Welding in Stick Mode

B-7

OPERATION

B-7

Return to Master TOC

1.Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect plug into the electrode output receptacle. Turn clock- wise until tight. Connect the work clamp to the work piece.

2.Set the TIG/STICK switch to “STICK”.

3.Set the Polarity Switch to the weld mode desired for the type of electrode being used (most commonly DC+).

4.Place the electrode in the electrode holder.

WARNING

5.Turn the power switch to “ON”.

6.Adjust the Current Control to the desired amps.

7.Strike an arc and weld.

NOTE: When the TIG/STICK switch is set to “STICK” the output is always on when the power switch is on. A remote control has no effect on the welding current and the gas flow and high frequency TIG arc starter are dis- abled.

Return to Section TOC

Return to Master TOC

• In Stick Mode the output terminal and electrode will be electrically hot whenever the power switch is turned on.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

RECOMMENDED ELECTRODE AMPERAGE RANGES - PRECISION TIG 185

The PRECISION TIG 185 is rated from 5-185 Amps.

SMAW Process

			Welding Amp Range for Stick Electrode Size
ELECTRODE TYPE		POLARITY	3/32"	1/8"	5/32"
Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+ E6010		DC+	40 - 70	75 - 130	90 - 175
Fleetweld 180	E6011	DC+	40 - 80	55 - 110	105	- 135
Fleetweld 37	E6013	DC+	70 - 95	100 - 135	145	- 180
Fleetweld 47	E7014	DC-	75 - 95	100 - 145	135	- 200
Excalibur	E7018	DC+	85 - 110	110 - 160	130	- 200
Blue Max Stainless		DC+	40 - 80	75 - 110	95	- 150
Red Baron Stainless		DC+	40 - 70	60 - 100	90	- 140

Mild steel procedures are based on recommended procedures listed in C2.10 8/94 and the maximum rating of the PRECISION TIG 185

Blue Max procedures are based on C6.1 6/95 Red Baron Procedure are based on ES-503 10/93

GTAW Process

Electrode Polarity

DC-

Approximate Argon

Electrode Tip Preparation

Sharpened

Balled

Gas Flow Rate

Electrode Type

EWZr

C.F.H. (l/min.)

EWTh-1, EWCe-2

EWTh-1, EWTh-2

EWTh-2, EWLa-1

EWP

EWCe-2, EWLa-1

Stainless

Tungsten Size (in.)

EWG

Aluminum

Steel

.010

Up to 15 A.

Up to 10 A.

Up to 15 A.

3-8

(2-4)

3-8

(2-4)

.020

Up to 15 A.

Up to 20 A.

5-10

(3-5)

5-10

(3-5)

.040

Up to 80 A.

Up to 40 A.

Up to 60 A.

5-10

(3-5)

5-10

(3-5)

1/16

Up to 150 A.

Up to 100 A.

Up to 130 A.

5-10

(3-5)

9-13 (4-6)

3/32

Up to MAX. A.

Up to 160 A.

Up to MAX. A.

13-17 (6-8)

11-15 (5-7)

1/8

Up to MAX. A.

15-23

(7-11)

11-15

(5-7)

Tungsten electrodes are classified as follows by the American Welding Society (AWS):

Pure

EWP

green

TRI-MIX OF ELEMENTS

.............EWG.........gray

+1% Thoria

EWTh-1 ...

yellow

+2% Thoria

EWTh-2 ...

red

+2% Ceria

EWCe-2...

orange

+1.5% Lanthana

EWLa-1 ...

black

+0.15 to 0.40% Zirconia

....EWZr

brown

Ceriated Tungsten is now widely accepted as a substitute for 2% Thoriated Tungsten in AC and DC applications.

OPERATION