Hobart Welding Products 250 installation instructions Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

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6-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

NOTE

Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension (stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed (weld current), and voltage.

	10°
	Push
	10°
Perpendicular	Drag

GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES

Short	Normal	Long
	ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

Short

Normal

Long

FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

Slow	Normal	Fast
	GUN TRAVEL SPEED	S-0634
		S-0634

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Contents Processes OM-192 440WDescription File MIG GmawFrom Hobart to You Table of Contents Warranty Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsAbout Pacemakers LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mortIndique un message de sécurité particulier Incendie ou une explosion LE Soudage peut provoquer unDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresEn ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sécuritéWelding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating SpecificationsExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty OverheatingVolt-Ampere Curves Welding Gun Duty Cycle And OverheatingDefinition Installing Welding Gun Installing Work Clamp Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Setting Gun Polarity For Wire TypeRear Panel Installing Gas SupplyVolts Positioning Jumper LinksHz Single Electrical Service GuideInput Voltage Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWGSelecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Wood Threading Welding WireOperation Turn Off unit, and disconnect input powerTurn Off unit Connecting Spool Gun To Welding Power SourceControls − OperationWeld Parameters Voltage switch positionWhile welding Example 2/40 = To read settingsNumber on left of slash Disconnect power before maintaining Routine MaintenanceSupplementary Protectors MonthsTurn Off power Replacing Drive Roll And Wire Inlet GuideRemoving Knob From Front Panel Replacing Gun Contact Tip Turn Off power before replacing contact tipWire size stamped on tip − check and match wire size Turn off welding power source/wire feederReplacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Wire Drive/Gun Troubleshooting Table Welding Troubleshooting TableWire Drive/Gun Trouble Remedy Welding Trouble RemedyTypical MIG Process Connections − MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesWire Size Amperage Range Typical MIG Process Control SettingsThickness to Amperage a AmperageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadWire does not feed Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding EquipmentCommon MIG Shielding Gases ApplicationWelding arc not stable Wire slipping in drive rolls OM-192 440 − Electrical Diagram − Parts List REGULATOR/FLOWMETER, 10−50 CFH ARGON/CO2 Center Baffle w/Components Center Baffle w/Components -1Item Rear Panel w/Components Front Panel w/Components M-25 Gun Description Remarks Optional Spool Gun SwitchPage Support ServiceAssistance Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for