Gas Selection; Travel Direction; Travel Speed - MasterCraft MIG 180 Instruction Manual

Gas selection

Different materials require different shielding gas when MIG welding. Refer to the set-up chart inside
the wire drive compartment.
Mild steel: Use 75% Argon and 25% for reduced spatter and reduced penetration for thinner
materials. Use CO for deeper penetration and increased spatter.
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Note: Do not use argon gas concentrations higher than 75% on steel. The result will be extremely
poor penetration, porosity, and brittleness of weld.
Stainless steel: Use a mixed gas consisting of Helium, Argon, and CO
Aluminum or bronze: Use 100% Argon.
Electrode
The welding electrode is a rod coated with a layer of flux. During the process of welding, electrical
current flows between the electrode (rod) and the grounded metal work piece. The intense heat of
the arc between the rod and the grounded metal melts the electrode and the flux. The most popular
electrodes are mentioned below:
Type of
Tensile strength
electrode
E6011 60,000 PSI
E6013 60,000 PSI
E7014 70,000 PSI
E7018AC 70,000 PSI
Torch travel:
Refers to the movement of the welding torch along the weld joint.

Travel direction:

Refers to the direction of the torch moving along the weld joint in relation to the weld puddle.

Travel speed:

The rate at which the torch is being moved along the weld joint.
Application
Deep penetration process
Poor fitup application
High deposition and fast travel speed with light
penetration process
Tack welding and out of position application
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