Hobart Welding Products OM-227 978B manual Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

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9-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

NOTE

Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of nozzle, and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.

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1

Hold Gun and Control Gun

 

 

 

 

Trigger

 

 

 

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Workpiece

 

 

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Work Clamp

 

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4

Electrode Extension (Stickout)

 

 

 

 

 

1/4 to 1/2 in (6 To 13 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold a shorter stickout when

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welding with solid wire and using a

 

 

shielding gas.

 

 

 

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Cradle Gun and Rest Hand on

 

 

 

 

Workpiece

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90°

0°-15°

90°

End View of Work AngleSide View of Gun Angle

GROOVE WELDS

45°0°-15°

45°

End View of Work Angle

Side View of Gun Angle

 

FILLET WELDS

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Contents OM-227 978B ProcessesDescription 2007−04From Hobart to You Table of Contents − Parts List − MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesTypical MIG Process Connections Symbol Usage Marks a special safety messageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Principal Safety Standards EMF InformationAbout Pacemakers UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mort LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxIndique un message de sécurité particulier LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut endommager l’ouïeRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresBoulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 téléphone En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaques− Specifications Symbols And DefinitionsSpecifications − DefinitionsDuty Cycle And Overheating Volt-Ampere CurvesAmperes Output− Installation Installing Welding GunInstalling Work Clamp Process/Polarity Table Changing PolarityInstalling Gas Supply Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Electrical Service Guide Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionTools Needed Installing Contact Tip And Nozzle Connecting Optional Spool Gun Appropriate settingThreading Welding Wire − Operation ControlsWeld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model 227 949-B − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTING Routine MaintenanceOverload Protection Drive Motor Protection MonthsChanging Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide Turn Off power before replacing contact tipReplacing Gun Contact Tip 030/.035 Groove Stamped 023/.025 Groove Stamped .030/.035Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Disconnect gun from unitTo Reassemble Gun Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Troubleshooting Table Trouble RemedyOM-227 978 − Electrical Diagram Circuit Diagram227 951-B − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Typical MIG Process ConnectionsTypical MIG Process Control Settings Wire Size Amperage RangeThickness to Amperage a AmperageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape PushPerpendicular Drag Short Normal LongPoor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − DistortionCommon MIG Shielding Gases Weld beadTroubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment OM-227 978 − Parts List Main AssemblyDia Part Dia Part Mkgs Description Quantity H-14 Gun 231Optional Drive Rolls OptionsConsumables Page Work like a Pro Service SupportAssistance Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products