SECTION 8 − WIRE WELDING GUIDELINES

8-1. Typical FCAW 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.

Wire Feeder/

Power Source

Gun

Work Clamp Workpiece

Self-Shielding Flux

Core Wire

fcaw 1/2003 / Ref. 803 444-A

8-2. Typical MIG Process Connections

Regulator/

Flowmeter

Wire Feeder/

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.

Shielding

Gas Hose

Gas

Gun

 

 

Work Clamp Workpiece

 

Solid Wire

light mig 5/967 / Ref. 803 444-A

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