Welding Techniques - MasterCraft MIG 180 Instruction Manual

Welding techniques

WARNING!
Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
• Prolonged exposure to the welding arc can cause blindness and burns.
• Do not perform any welding while standing, kneeling or lying on the grounded
area. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or loss of life.
• Do not perform any welding without adequate protection, helmet and gloves.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury or loss of life.
1. For a solid weld bead, move the welding
torch steadily and at the right speed
along the weld joint.
Note: Moving the torch too fast, too slow, or
erratically prevents proper fusion and/or
creates a lumpy, uneven bead.
2. Move the torch (1) towards the weld
puddle or away from the weld puddle
(fig 2H)
.
Note: For most welding jobs, move the torch
along the weld joint for greater weld puddle
visibility.
Note: For a fixed wire feed speed setting, when
the speed is increased, a decrease in
penetration and a narrowing of the finished
weld bead will result.
fig 2H
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