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WELDTECH WT180MP Operating Instructions Manual

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INVERTER MULTI-PROCESS WELDER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 WT180MP INVERTER MULTI-PROCESS WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www.weldtech.net.nz...
  • Page 2 Designed for discerning operators who seek professional results and product quality without the price tag of a full professional setup. Design emphasis is placed on simple, functional design and operation. Weldtech product is subject to stringent quality control and designed and manufactured to NZ & Australian standards.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WT180MP Welding Machine Contents Know Your Machine ....................6 Controls Explained ....................6 Power Supply ....................... 7 Operating Environment ..................7 Welding Settings .....................10 Tips & Tricks .........................10 Accessories & Spare Parts ................11 Care & Maintenance .................... 12 MIG Basic Welding Guide ................
  • Page 4 WT180MP 180A I INVERTER MULTI-PROCESS WELDER Incorporating the latest in MIG, ARC and TIG technology, the WT180MP offers professional welding results and simple setup for all welding requirements and skill levels. The bulletproof steel chassis design ensures a lifetime of reliability and performance. Complete with 3m MB25 Binzel style MIG torch, ARC &...
  • Page 5 WT180MP Welding Machine 4. 5 Input Power Spool Size MIG Output Power ARC Output Power MIG Duty Cycle ARC Duty Cycle 0. 6 1. 6 0. 8 3. 2 0. 9 MIG Wire Size MMA Electrode Size 1. 6 TIG Tungsten...

  • Page 6: Know Your Machine

    Know Your Machine MIG Torch Euro Connection LCD current meter - Displays output current (amps) in real time* LCD Voltage meter - Displays output voltage in real time* Welding voltage adjustment knob - Adjusts welding voltage in MIG mode* MIG wire feed speed adjustment knob/ Arc (Stick / TIG) current adjustment knob* Overload Indicator Lamp* Welding output mode switch.

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Electrical Connection most stable welding arc. The correct wire feeding The WT180MP is designed to operate on a 10A 240V AC power supply. welding wire type and size, shielding gas, welding material and joint type.
  • Page 8 MIG Welding Operation through the wire drive inlet guide (18), through the drive roller groove and into the 1. Fitting Wire Spool outlet wire guide tube. Ensuring that the wire is correctly seated in the drive roller groove, 1.1 Open wire feeder compartment door. Fit wire replace the wire feed tension arm (20) and spool to spool holder post.
  • Page 9 MIG welding with Aluminium and other soft wires. 7.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector The WT180MP is not designed or recommended to the positive welding power output socket for aluminium MIG welding. For MIG welding (11). Connect the earth clamp to the work aluminium, the WT200MP is the recommended piece.

  • Page 10: Welding Settings

    E.g. 20% at 160 amps - this means the welder can NOTE: The WT180MP is a DC (Direct Current) weld at 160 amps for 2 minutes and then the unit output welder only, this means that it is unable to will need to be rested for 8 minutes.

  • Page 11: Accessories & Spare Parts

    Welding Machine Accessories & Spare Parts: MIG Torch Spare Parts: The MIG Torch supplied with the WT180MP is a the MT250-3E. TIG Torch (Optional Extra): The compatible TIG torch for this machine is TWP17V-12-2D TIG Torch . Machine Spare Parts: For Machine Parts Contact Euroquip on 0800 387 678 or email customerservice@euroquip.co.nz...

  • Page 12: Care & Maintenance

    Storing the Welder When not in use the welder should be stored in the Keep your Welding Machine in Top dry and frost-free environment. Condition The WT180MP does not require any special WARNING! maintenance, however the user should take care Before performing...
  • Page 13 WT180MP Welding Machine Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Position of MIG Torch (Fig 1-3) This process, also known as MIG welding, CO2 welding, Micro Wire Welding, short arc welding, dip transfer welding, wire welding etc., is an electric arc welding process which fuses together the parts...
  • Page 14 Primary Adjustable Variables Vertical Fillet Welds (Fig 1-6) to 20 Longitudinal Angle These control the process after preselected variables have been found. They control the Longitudinal Angle penetration, bead width, bead height, arc stability, deposition rate and weld soundness. to 60 These variables are: Transverse to 60...
  • Page 15 WT180MP Welding Machine Whether the operator is left handed or right of each angle in relation to the direction of travel. Nozzle Angle, Right Handed Operator (Fig 1-10) Direction of Travel Leading or “Pushing” Trailing or “Pulling” Angle (Forward Pointing)

  • Page 16: Mig Welding Troubleshooting

    MIG Welding When there is a gas problem the result is usually porosity within the weld metal. Porosity always Troubleshooting stems from some contaminant within the molten weld pool which is in the process of escaping (GMAW) problems is to start at the wire spool then Contaminants range from no gas around the work through to the MIG torch.
  • Page 17 WT180MP Welding Machine Other weld problems can be reduced by checking the following points. www.weldtech.net.nz...

  • Page 18: Mma (Stick) Basic Welding Guide

    MMA (Stick) Basic Flat Position, Down Hand Butt Weld Welding Guide (Fig 1-11) Size of Electrodes The electrode size is determined by the thickness Flat Position, of metals being joined and can also be governed Gravity Fillet Weld by the type of welding machine available. Small (Fig 1-12) welding machines will only provide current (amperage) to run smaller sized electrodes.
  • Page 19 WT180MP Welding Machine brittleness, generally cracks when attempts are between the pieces being joined to ensure proper made to weld it. Trouble may also be experienced penetration of the weld metal and to produce when welding white-heart malleable, due to the sound joints.
  • Page 20 MMA Welding Techniques Corner Weld - A Word for Beginners (Fig 1-19g) For those who have not yet done any welding, the simplest way to commence is to run beads on a piece of scrap plate. Use mild steel plate about 6.0mm thick and a 3.2mm electrode.
  • Page 21 WT180MP Welding Machine Making Welded Joints the electrode slowly along as it melts down. Having attained some skill in the handling of an electrode, you will be ready to go on to make up after the arc is struck, to withdraw the electrode so welded joints.
  • Page 22 Heavy plate will require several runs to complete Multi-Runs in HV Fillet Weld (Fig 1-24) slag out and clean the weld with a wire brush. It is important to do this to prevent slag being trapped by the second run. Subsequent runs are then deposited using either a weave technique or single beads laid down in the sequence shown in Figure 1-22.
  • Page 23 WT180MP Welding Machine iron at right angles to another piece of waste pipe. Examples of Vertical Fillet Welds Then tack this to the work bench or hold in a vice (Fig 1-27) so that the specimen is positioned in the overhead...

  • Page 24: Mma (Stick) Troubleshooting

    MMA (Stick) Troubleshooting...

  • Page 25: Tig Basic Welding Guide

    WT180MP Welding Machine TIG Basic Welding Guide TIG Welding is a fusion procedure that uses an electric ARC created between an infusible tungsten electrode and base material to be welded. For TIG welding an inert gas must be used (Argon) which used, it is made up of rods suitable to the material to be welded (steel, stainless steel, copper etc).
  • Page 26 (Fig 16-3) ARC Welder Point Grinding Wheel Radial Ground Wrong Tungsten Preparation - Wandering ARC (Fig 17) Pointing the Electrode The electrode should be pointed according to the welding current.

  • Page 27: Tig Welding Troubleshooting

    WT180MP Welding Machine TIG Welding Troubleshooting www.weldtech.net.nz...

  • Page 28: Knowledge & Resources

    1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Resources welder. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Weldclass for a Please refer to the weldtech website replacement. for more information www.weldtech.net.nz 2. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the welder is setup correctly and you are prepared to Safety begin work before turning on the welder.
  • Page 29 WT180MP Welding Machine 10. Transportation Methods. Lift unit with DANGER! the handles provided, or use a handcart or Always wear AS/NZS compliant safety glasses similar device of adequate capacity. If using a fork lift vehicle, secure the unit to a skid before shade number.
  • Page 30 Use protective screens or barriers to protect Do not apply heat to a container that has held an unknown substance or a combustible watch the arc. material whose contents, when heated, can Wear protective clothing made from durable, Clean and purge containers before applying heat.
  • Page 31 WT180MP Welding Machine 11. Do not touch the electrode while in contact Use a Welding Helmet or Welding Face Shield with the work (ground) circuit. 60974-1, AS/NZS 1337.1 and AS/NZS 1338.1 12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair Safety Standards) to protect your face and or replace damaged parts as soon as practical.
  • Page 32 If ventilation is poor, use an approved air- Connect the work lead/clamp to the job supplied respirator. as close to the welding area as practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the possibly unknown paths and causing electric manufacturer’s instruction for the metals, consumables, coatings, and cleaners.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Euroquip customer service on 0800 387 678. a warranty claim is made at the sole jurisdiction of Euroquip. Registered warranty period for the WT180MP: Commercial Use: 18 Months No costs incurred will be considered under warranty Domestic Use: 18 Months...
  • Page 35 WT180MP Welding Machine www.weldtech.net.nz...
  • Page 36 Congratulations on your new WELDTECH product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty and service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency visit www.weldtech.net.nz, or email us at customerservice@euroquip.co.nz...

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