Hobart Welding Products OM-925 217 694A manual MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines

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SECTION 8 − MIG WELDING (GMAW) GUIDELINES

8-1. Typical MIG Process Connections

Y Weld current can damage electronic parts in vehicles. Disconnect both battery cables before welding on a vehicle. Place work clamp as close to the weld as possible.

Regulator/

Flowmeter

Shielding Gas

Wire Feeder/

Power Source

Gas Hose

Gun

Work Clamp Workpiece

light mig 5/967 / Ref. 803 715-A

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Contents Description OM-925Processes From Hobart to You Table of Contents Options and Accessories Warranty Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Arc Welding HazardsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Flying Metal can injure eyesCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings About Pacemakers Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information − Consignes DE Sécurité − À Lire Avant Utilisation Identifie un message de sécurité particulierLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut causer un incen- die ou une explosionLES Particules Projetées peu- vent blesser les yeux LES Pièces Chaudes peuvent cau- ser des brûlures gravesLES Pièces Mobiles peuvent cau- ser des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser ’EMPLOI Excessif peut FaireConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sécuritéInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques VAC Model − SpecificationsSpecifications VAC Model Output Amperes Duty Cycle And OverheatingAmperes Output Duty Cycle %Voltage Volt-Ampere CurvesInstalling Welding Gun Installing Work Clamp − InstallationChanging Polarity Process/Polarity TableInstalling Gas Supply Is required = GND/PE Do not move or operate unit where it could tipInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Electrical Service Guide For 230 VAC ModelHold wire tightly to keep it From unraveling Threading Welding WireControls − OperationSteel Weld Parameter Chart For 115 VAC ModelInch 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 11 gaWeld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model 18 ga 16 ga 11 ga 048 060 Inch Wire Welding PackageOverload Protection Drive Motor Protection − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGRoutine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintainingReplacing Gun Contact Tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideTurn Off power before replacing contact tip To Reassemble Gun Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerDisconnect gun from unit Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Trouble Remedy Troubleshooting TableCircuit Diagram For 115 VAC Model − Electrical DiagramCircuit Diagram For 230 VAC Model Typical MIG Process Connections − MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesSelect Voltage Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Size Amperage Range Thickness to Amperage aHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Gun Movement During Welding Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive PenetrationTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadApplication Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding EquipmentCommon MIG Shielding Gases Welding arc not stable Wire slipping in drive rolls Return To Table Of Contents Main Assembly − Parts ListDia Part H-10 Gun 195 Optional Drive RollsOptions Page Support ServiceHobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for