MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines | Hobart Welding Products 210, M-10

SECTION 6 − MIG WELDING (GMAW) GUIDELINES

6-1. Typical MIG Process Connections

Regulator/

Flowmeter

Shielding

Gas

Supply

Gas	Wire Feeder/
Hose	Power Source

YWeld 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.

Gun

Work Clamp

Workpiece

light mig 5/967 / Ref. 802 601-A

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Hobart Welding Products 210, M-10 installation instructions MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines, Typical MIG Process Connections

Contents

Description ProcessesFile MIG Gmaw From Hobart to You Table of Contents Warranty Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Electric Shock can kill Flying Metal can injure eyes ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Buildup of GAS can injure or kill California 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 DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer unIncendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves ’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Principales normes de sécurité En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaques Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty SpecificationsWelding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating Overheating Volt-Ampere Curves Welding Gun Duty Cycle And OverheatingDefinition Installing Welding Gun Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Installing Work Clamp Cable Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type Installing Gas Supply Rear Panel Turn Off unit, and disconnect input power Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionChanging Input Voltage Hz Single Electrical Service GuideInput Voltage Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Threading Welding Wire Hold wire tightly to keep it from unraveling Installing Optional Spool Gun Switch In Welding Power Source Operation Connecting Spool Gun To Welding Power Source Turn Off unit − Operation Controls Selecting Wire, Gas and Control Settings Weld Parameters Number on left of slash To read settingsIs voltage,numberon Supplementary Protectors Routine MaintenanceDisconnect power before maintaining Months Turn Off power Replacing Drive Roll And Wire Inlet GuideRemoving Knob From Front Panel Turn Off power before replacing contact tip Replacing Gun Contact Tip Disconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerTo Reassemble Gun Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Disconnect gun first Wire Drive/Gun Trouble Remedy Welding Troubleshooting TableWire Drive/Gun Troubleshooting Table Welding Trouble Remedy − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Typical MIG Process Connections Thickness to Amperage a Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Size Amperage Range Amperage Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Porosity Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − Distortion Common MIG Shielding Gases Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding EquipmentWire does not feed Application Welding arc not stable Wire slipping in drive rolls OM-927 − 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-10 Gun Optional Spool Gun Switch AccessoriesPage Support ServiceAssistance Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products