SECTION 15 − MIG WELDING (GMAW) GUIDELINES
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| ! Weld current can damage | ||||
| electronic parts in vehicles. | ||||
| Disconnect | both | battery | ||
| cables before welding on a | ||||
Constant | vehicle. Place work clamp as | ||||
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Current (CC) | Voltage sensing wire feeders are | ||||
Or Constant | |||||
used with constant current (CC) or | |||||
Voltage (CV) | |||||
constant | voltage | (CV) | power | ||
Power Source | |||||
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| source without a weld output con- | ||||
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15-2. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
.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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End View Of Work Angle | Side View Of Gun Angle |
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