Lincoln Electric IM536-D Machine SET UP for the SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw Process, Vertical-down Welding

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LEARNING TO WELD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPER GUN ANGLE

PROPER GUN ANGLE

FOR GMAW PROCESS

FOR FCAW PROCESS

WELDING IN THE VERTICAL UP POSITION

WELDING IN THE VERTICAL UP POSITION

FIGURE B.16

Vertical-down Welding

Refer to Figure B.17 Vertical-down welds are applied at a fast pace. These welds are therefore shallow and narrow and, as such, are excellent for sheet metal. Vertical-down welds may be applied to 5/32” (3.9 mm) and lighter material.

Use stringer beads and tip the gun in the direction of travel so the arc force helps hold the molten metal in the joint. Move as fast as possible consistent with desired bead shape.

The important thing is to continue lowering the entire arm as the weld is made so the angle of the gun does not change. Move the electrode wire fast enough that the slag does not catch up with the arc. Vertical-down welding gives thin, shallow welds. It should not be used on heavy material where large welds are required.

FIGURE B.17

MACHINE SET UP FOR THE SELF-SHIELDED FCAW PROCESS

1.See PROCESS GUIDELINES in the OPERATION section for selection of welding wire and shielding gas, and for range of metal thicknesses that can be welded.

2.See the Application Guide on the inside of wire feed section door for information on setting the controls.

3.Set the “Voltage” and “Wire Speed” controls to the settings suggested on the Application Guide for the welding wire and base metal thickness being used. The voltage control is marked “V” and the wire feed speed is marked ‘’olo.’’

4.Check that the polarity is correct for the welding wire being used. Set the polarity for DC(–) when welding with NR-211-MP Innershield electrode. See Work Cable Installation in the INSTALLATION section for instructions on changing polarity.

5.When using Innershield electrode, the gasless noz- zle may be used instead of a gas nozzle to improve visibility of the arc.

6.Connect work clamp to metal to be welded. Work clamp must make good electrical contact to the work piece. The work piece must also be grounded as stated in the “Arc Welding Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual.

WELDING TECHNIQUES FOR THE SELF- SHIELDED FCAW PROCESS

Four simple manipulations are of prime importance when welding. With complete mastery of the four, welding will be easy. They are as follows:

1.The Correct Welding Position

Figure B.18 illustrates the correct welding position for right handed people. (For left handed people, it is the opposite.)

Hold the gun (of the gun and cable assembly) in your right hand and hold the shield with your left hand. (Left handers simply do the opposite.)

When using the FCAW Process, weld from left to right (if you are right handed). This enables you to clearly see what you are doing. (Left handers do the opposite.) Tilt the gun toward the direction of travel holding the electrode at an angle as shown in Figure B.18.

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Contents SP-125 Plus Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTable of Contents Vii Installation Electric Shock can kill Safety PrecautionsIdentify and Locate Components Select Suitable Location Work Clamp InstallationWork Cable Installation StackingGAS Connection GUN InstallationConnecting Gun Cable to the SP-125 Plus Gas Solenoid Inlet Fitting Power Input Cable Input ConnectionsRequirements For Maximum Output Code Requirements for Input ConnectionsRequirements For Rated Output Requirements For CSA Rated OutputFumes and Gases can be dangerous Observe all safety information throughout this manualOperation Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionGeneral Description Controls and SettingsDesign Features Advantages Welding CapabilitySequence of Operation Wire LoadingWelding Operations Friction Brake Adjustments Wire ThreadingShielding Gas Making a WeldProcess Guidelines Changing Machine Over to Feed Other Wire SizesCleaning Tip And Nozzle Output Overload Wire Feed Overload ProtectionOverload Protection Thermal ProtectionARC-WELDING Circuit Learning to WeldLearning to Weld SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw Welding ARCFor Gmaw MIG Process Gmaw MIG Welding ARCProcess Selection For Fcaw Innershield Process Common MetalsJoint Types and Positions Butt WeldsFillet Welds Welding In The Vertical PositionPenetration Vertical-down Welding Machine SET UP for the SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw ProcessWelding Techniques for the SELF- Shielded Fcaw Process Correct Welding PositionCorrect Electrical Stickout ESO Correct Welding SpeedHelpful Hints PracticeMachine SET UP for the Gmaw MIG Process Welding Techniques for the Gmaw MIG ProcessFigure B.24 To Correct Poor Penetration in order of impor- tance Troubleshooting WeldsTo Eliminate a Ropy Convex Bead in order of importance To Eliminate Stubbing* in order of importanceProper Gun Handling Application Chart K1799-1 Argon-Mixed Gas Adjustable Regulator and Hose Kit AccessoriesOptional Accessories K586-1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator Hose KitReplacement Parts Innershield Fcaw ConversionItems Requiring no Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Routine and Periodic MAINTE- NanceFor Magnum 100L GUN GUN and Cable MaintenanceConfiguration of Components in Wire Feeding System Contact Tip Cable Liner Drive RollChanging the Contact TIP Changing Drive RollChanging Liner Liner trim length for gun with red trigger Magnum 100LGUN Handle Parts Figure D.3 SP-125 PlusTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideRecommended Course of Action Troubleshooting GuideProblems Possible Areas Symptoms Misadjustments Feeding Problems Welding Problems Wiring Diagrams SP-125 PlusSP-125 Plus SP-125 Plus Need Welding Training? How To Read Shop DrawingsNew Lessons in Arc Welding $700.00Precaucion Warnung
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