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TIG BASIC STARTING POINTS.
This machine makes use of the Synergic PowerSet feature. However, If
you are needing basic help getting started with manual settings, without
using the PowerSet mode, here are some general settings and selections
to get you started TIG welding. This guide is intended to be only a starting
point, not a completely exhaustive source. Keep in mind that no guide is a
substitute for practice and experience. You may find that your final settings
may be different from the ones listed. The following guide does not repre-
sent the maximum capability, or even the recommended capability of the
unit. However, it demonstrates what is considered to be a practical capa-
bility limit of multiple variables when factored together. It is possible to
weld thicker materials with the same amp range. However, as a best prac-
tice, the industry does not recommend heavy passes, rather thinner
Amp Range
Metal Thickness
Aluminum (AC)
2-15A
<.020"
3-30A
.005" to .030"
5-70A
.005" to .0612"
10-200A
.010" to .250"
20-250A
.020" to .375"
50A-350A
.050 to .625"
Cup Size
1/4"
Inside Diameter
This unit is designed to operate with most welding rods including E6010. This unit should operate well with E6011, E7010, and E8010 as well on the E6010 setting. It should
operate well with any other welding electrodes that have a deeper penetrating cellulose-based flux on the E6010 setting. When welding with cellulosic types, some brands may
weld differently than others. Always select a good quality brand for best arc stability. If instability is observed, switch brands or change the rod suffix designation. This unit
operates best with a short arc, so either drag the rod, or hold a very short arc length so that arc outages are not experienced. A dragging motion, or a slight weave is recom-
mended, but increasing the arc length may result in arc outages. Rods like E7018, and E7014,308, 309L, 316 and hard surfacing rods are excellent choices for use with this
machine.
STICK BASIC STARTING POINTS.
This unit also has a synergic PowerSet mode for stick. However, this may
not suit all situations. This guide is a starting point for manual settings.
Stick is a bit different from TIG in the fact that the Amp settings center
Electrode Class
E6010
E6011
E6013
E7014
E7018
E7024
E308/309/316
Setup Guide
Metal Thickness Steel/
Stainless (DC)
<.025"
.003" to .035"
.005" to .093"
.08" to .375"
.015" to .500"
.050" to .750"
4
5
5/16"
3/32"
1/8"
40-80A
75-120A
40-80A
75-120A
50-85A
80-125A
85-115A
110-160A
65-100A
90-160A
100-140A
140-185A
40-70
50-95A
Getting Started
"stacked" passes on thicker plate. Multi-pass welds are typically stronger,
have less defects and require less amperage. On heavy gauge plate, such
as 3/8" up to 3 to 5 passes may be required. Additionally beveling of the
joint is required for complete joint penetration, even at higher amperages.
The thickness rating takes into account the "heat sink" capability of the
metal, and the power of the amperage to overcome the conductivity of heat
of the metal used using multiple passes. The position of the weld also
influences the amperage, cup size, gas flow rate and tungsten size used.
For the following recommendations, these are all in "flat" position. Modify
your settings accordingly. Vertical will require less amperage the more you
weld "up hill".
NOTE: For perspective and comparison, the chart below includes some
information that is beyond the operating range of this welder.
Electrode Dia.
Cup Number
.020" (.5mm)
.040 (1.0 mm)
1/16 (1.6mm)
3/32" (2.4mm)
1/8" (3.2mm)
5/32 (4mm)
6
7
3/8"
7/16"
IMPORTANT!
around the diameter of the electrode rather than that of the of the plate,
although plate thickness and joint design can shade the amperage range
higher or lower. Use beveled joints and multi-pass welds for best weld
strength on plates greater than 3/16" thick.
Electrode Diameter
5/32"
3/16"
110-165A
145-220A
110-165A
145-220A
110-175A
150-230A
150-210A
195-275A
145-220A
195-275A
180-240A
240-300A
75-130A
95-160A
20
Flow Rate (CFH)
Standard Lens
4
5 to 7
4 or 5
5 to 7
4, 5, 6
6 to 15
5,6, 7 or 8
10 to 20
6,7,8 or 10
15 to 25
8-10
20-40
8
10
1/2"
5/8"
7/32"
1/4"
175-250A
220-315A
175-250A
220-315A
220A-300A
250-325A
265-335A
325-400A
255-335A
325-400A
285-360A
340-430A
Not Common
Not Common
Flow Rate (CFH)
Std. Gas Lens
4 to 5
4 to 5
6
8 to 12
10 to 18
15-35
11
12
11/16"
3/4"
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