Hobart 180 SD manual

Cybertig 180 SD

OM-355 188 290E

August 2001

Processes

Description

TIG (GTAW) Welding

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Arc Welding Power Source

Contents

Main From Hobart to You TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING Page SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage . 1-2. Arc Welding Hazards ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. WELDING can cause fire or explosion. FLYING METAL can injure eyes. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. FALLING UNIT can cause injury. OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards. 1-5. EMF Information OM-355 Page 5 SECTION 1 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 1-1. Signification des symboles . 1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc UN CHOC LECTRIQUE peut tuer. LES RAYONS DE LARC peuvent pro- voquer des brlures dans les yeux et sur la peau. LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion. DES PARTICULES VOLANTES peuvent blesser les yeux. LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- quent de provoquer des blessures ou mme la mort. DES PICES CHAUDES peuvent pro- voquer des brlures graves. 1-3. Dangers supplmentaires en relation avec linstallation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 1-4. Principales normes de scurit 1-5. Information sur les champs lectromagntiques SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2-1. Included with Your Unit . 2-2. Selecting A Location 2-3. Dimensions And Weights Dimensions 2-4. Specifications 2-5. Duty Cycle Chart 2-6. Volt-Ampere Curves 2-7. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes 2-8. Remote 14 Receptacle Socket* Socket Information A 2-9. Shielding Gas Connections 2-10. Electrical Service Guide All values calculated at 40% duty cycle. 2-11. Connecting Input Power SECTION 3 OPERATION 3-1. Controls 3-2. Example of Front Panel Amperage Control For Stick (SMAW) Welding 3-3. Example of Remote Amperage Control For TIG (GTAW) Welding or 3-4. Typical TIG Connections 3-5. Typical Stick Connections 3-6. Process and Material Thickness Guide Label Guideline For Welding Process And Output For Material Material Thickness Material And Weld Output SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance . 4-2. Adjusting Spark Gaps 4-3. Troubleshooting Page SECTION 6 HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) 6-1. Welding Processes Using HF 6-2. Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect Installation 6-3. Correct Installation SECTION 7 SELECTING AND PREPARING TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE 7-1. Selecting Tungsten Electrode 7-2. Safety Information About Tungsten 7-3. Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) Welding SECTION 8 GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW) 8-1. Positioning The Torch 8-2. Torch Movement During Welding 8-3. Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints Page SECTION 9 STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES 9-1. Stick Welding Procedure OM-355 Page 29 9-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart 2 3 9-3. Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique 1 2 3 9-5. Positioning Electrode Holder 9-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics 9-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics 9-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape 9-9. Electrode Movement During Welding 9-10. Butt Joints 9-11. Lap Joint 9-12. Tee Joint 9-13. Weld Test 9-14. Troubleshooting Porosity 9-15. Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter 9-16. Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion 9-17. Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration 9-18. Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration 9-19. Troubleshooting Burn-Through 9-20. Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead 9-21. Troubleshooting Distortion SECTION 10 PARTS LIST Figure 10-1. Main Assembly Page Page . Page Page Page Warranty Questions? Call 1-877-HOBART1 for your local Hobart distributor. Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LA or newer) Please complete and retain with your personal records. Resources Available Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Owners Record