SAFETY Welding and cutting equipment can be dangerous to both the operator and people in or near the surrounding working area, if the equipment is not correctly operated. Equipment must only be used under the strict and comprehensive observance of all relevant safety regulations. Read and understand this instruction manual carefully before the installation and operation of this equipment.
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Fire hazard. Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,drums, or pipes, can cause them to explode. Flying sparks from the welding arc, hot work piece, and hot equipment can cause fires and burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire.
CAUTION 1. Working Environment. 1.1 The environment in which this welding equipment is installed must be free of grinding dust, corrosive chemicals, flammable gas or materials etc, and at no more than maximum of 80% humidity. 1.2 When using the machine outdoors protect the machine from direct sun light, rain water and snow etc; the temperature of working environment should be maintained within -10°C to +40°C.
FRONT MAChINE LAYOUT DESCRIPTION Primary Power LED Thermal Alarm LED Amperage Control MMA /TIG Selector Dial Switch Negative Output Positive Output Terminal Terminal Rear Machine Layout Description On /Off Power Switch Primary Input Power Lead...
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INSTALLATION SET UP FOR MMA (STICk) WELDING WITh ARC140-170 Please install the machine strictly according to the following steps. The protection class of this machine is IP21S, so avoid using it in rain. Connection of Input Cables Primary input cable is supplied with this welding equipment. Connect the primary input cable with power supply of required input voltage.
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MMA (Manual Metal Arc) General Description One of the most common types of arc welding is manual metal arc welding (MMA) or stick welding. An electric cur- rent is used to strike an arc between the base material and a consumable electrode rod or ‘stick’. The electrode rod is made of a material that is compatible with the base material being welded and is covered with a ...
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MMA (Stick) Welding General Description Electrode Selection As a general rule, the selection of an electrode is straight forward,in that it is only a matter of selecting an electrode of similar composition to the parent metal. However, for some metals there is a choice of several electrodes, each of which has particular properties to suit speci...
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INSTALLATION AND SET UP FOR DC TIG WELDING FOR ARC140DC-170DC (1) Switch on the machine, select the TIG function with the Tig/MMA selector switch. (2) Insert the power cable plug of the Tig torch into the Negative socket on the front of the machine and tighten it.
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LIFT ARC DC TIG OPERATION FOR ARC140DC-170DC Lift Arc ignition allows the arc to be started easily in DC Tig by simply touching the tungsten to the work piece and lifting it up to start the arc. This prevents the tungsten tip sticking to the work piece and breaking the tip from the tungsten electrode.
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DC TIG Welding General Description The DC power source uses what is known as DC (direct current) in which the main elec- trical component known as electrons ow in only one direction from the negative pole (terminal) to the positive pole (terminal). In the DC electrical circuit there is an electrical principle at work which should always be taken into account when using any DC circuit.
TIG Welding Fusion Technique Manual TIG welding is often considered the most dif cult of all the welding processes. Because the welder must maintain a short arc length, great care and skill are required to prevent contact between the electrode and the workpiece. Similar to Oxygen Acety- lene torch welding, Tig welding normally requires two hands and in most instances requires the welder to manually feed a ...
Tungsten Electrodes Tungsten is a rare metallic element used for manufacturing TIG welding electrodes. The TIG process relies on tung- sten’s hardness and high-temperature resistance to carry the welding current to the arc. Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal, 3,410 degrees Celsius. Tungsten electrodes are nonconsumable and come in a variety of sizes, they are made from pure tungsten or an al- loy of tungsten and other rare earth elements.
Tungsten preparation Always use wheels when grinding and cutting. While tungsten is a very hard material, the surface of a DIAMOND diamond wheel is harder, and this makes for smooth grinding. Grinding without diamond wheels, such as aluminium oxide wheels, can lead to jagged edges, imperfections, or poor surface nishes not visible to the eye that will contrib- ute to weld inconsistency and weld defects.
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UNI-FLAME AUTOLIFT UNI-FLAME 17V TIG TORCH 150A AIR COOLED TIG WELDING TORCH Rating: 150Amp DC, 105Amp AC @35% duty cycle. For use with non gas solenoid machines Front end parts identification on opposite page Torch Model Description Part Number 17V Tig Torch Package c/w 4m Gas Hose 17V-4MCP50 17V-8MCP50 Spare Parts...
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UNI-FLAME AUTOLIFT 17V TIG TORCH UNI-FLAME Standard Front End Parts Part # Description Part # Description Part # Description Long Alumina Nozzle Ø 8mm #5L 18CG Cup Gasket 10N30 Collet Body 1.0mm 10N49L Long Alumina Nozzle Ø 10mm #6L 10N31 Collet Body 1.6mm 53N48L Long Alumina Nozzle Ø...
MMA (Stick) WELDING TROUBLE SHOOTING The following chart addresses some of the common problems of MMA welding. In all cases of equipment malfunction, the manufacturer’s recommendations should be strictly adhered to and followed. 1: No arc Possible Reason Suggested Remedy Incomplete welding circuit Check earth lead is connected.
TIG WELDING TROUBLE SHOOTING The following chart addresses some of the common problems of DC TIG welding. In all cases of equipment malfunction, the manufacturer’s recommendations should be strictly adhered to and followed. 1: Tungsten burning away quickly Possible Reason Suggested Remedy Incorrect Gas Check that pure Argon is being used...
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8: Arc dif cult to start or will not start DC welding Possible Reason Suggested Remedy Incorrect machine set up Check machine set up is correct No gas, incorrect gas ow Check the gas is connected and cylinder valve open, check hoses, gas valve and torch are not restricted.
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SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION - ARC140DC Part Number Description Part Number Description J10154 Front Plastic Panel C13017 Cable Support Assembly J24006 Carry Strap 10 B01400 Top PCB C17001 Tig/MMA Selector Switch 11 C14004 Amp Control Potentiometer K-ohm CX0030 Panel Socket 10 - 25 12 B02086 Middle PCB C14021...
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TECNA, T&R, HIT-8SS & ROTA, supplied by Us and purchased by you from an Authorised UNI-MIG, UNI-TIG, UNI-PLAS, UNI-FLAME, UNI-MIG, TECNA, T&R, HIT-8SS & ROTA Dealer throughout Australia are free of Material and Faulty Workmanship defects except for those prod- ucts listed under ‘Warranty Exclusions’.These terms and conditions supersede and exclude all former and other representations and...
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Repair, modifications or other work carried out on the product other than by an Authorised UNI-MIG, UNI-TIG, UNI-PLAS, UNI-FLAME, UNI-MIG, TECNA, T&R, HIT-8SS & ROTA Service Dealer Unless it is a manufacturing fault, this Warranty does not cover the following...
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