B-8

OPERATION

B-8

 

 

 

WELDING IN STICK MODE

1.Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect plug into the electrode output receptacle. Turn clockwise until tight. Connect the work clamp to the work piece.

2.Set the TIG/STICK switch to “STICK”.

3.Set the Polarity Switch to the weld mode desired for the type of electrode being used (most commonly DC+).

4.Place the electrode in the electrode holder.

WARNING

5.Turn the power switch to “ON”.

6.Adjust the Current Control to the desired amps.

7.Strike an arc and weld.

NOTE: When the TIG/STICK switch is set to “STICK” the output is always on when the power switch is on. A remote control has no effect on the welding current and the gas flow and high frequency TIG arc starter are disabled.

• In Stick Mode the output terminal and electrode will be electrically hot whenever the power switch is turned on.

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RECOMMENDED ELECTRODE AMPERAGE RANGES - PRECISION TIG 225

The PRECISION TIG 225 is rated from 5-225 Amps.

SMAW Process

 

 

 

Welding Amp Range for Stick Electrode Size

ELECTRODE TYPE

 

POLARITY

3/32"

1/8"

5/32"

Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+ E6010

DC+

40 - 70

75 - 130

90 - 175

Fleetweld 180

E6011

DC+

40 - 80

55 - 110

105

- 135

Fleetweld 37

E6013

DC+

70 - 95

100 - 135

145

- 180

Fleetweld 47

E7014

DC-

75 - 95

100 - 145

135

- 200

Excalibur

E7018

DC+

85 - 110

110 - 160

130

- 200

Blue Max Stainless

 

DC+

40 - 80

75 - 110

95

- 150

Red Baron Stainless

 

DC+

40 - 70

60 - 100

90

- 140

Mild steel procedures are based on recommended procedures listed in C2.10 8/94 and the maximum rating of the PRECISION TIG 225

Blue Max procedures are based on C6.1 6/95 Red Baron Procedure are based on ES-503 10/93

GTAW Process

 

Electrode Polarity

 

DC-

AC

 

 

Approximate Argon

 

 

Electrode Tip Preparation

 

Sharpened

Balled

 

 

Gas Flow Rate

 

 

Electrode Type

 

 

 

 

 

EWZr

 

 

C.F.H. (l/min.)

 

 

EWTh-1, EWCe-2

 

EWTh-1, EWTh-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EWTh-2, EWLa-1

EWP

EWCe-2, EWLa-1

 

 

 

Stainless

 

Tungsten Size (in.)

 

EWG

 

 

EWG

 

Aluminum

Steel

.010

 

Up to 15 A.

Up to 10 A.

 

Up to 15 A.

 

3-8

(2-4)

3-8

(2-4)

.020

 

Up to 15 A.

Up to 15 A.

 

Up to 20 A.

 

5-10

(3-5)

5-10

(3-5)

.040

 

Up to 80 A.

Up to 40 A.

 

Up to 60 A.

 

5-10

(3-5)

5-10

(3-5)

1/16

 

Up to 150 A.

Up to 100 A.

 

Up to 130 A.

 

5-10

(3-5)

9-13 (4-6)

3/32

 

Up to MAX. A.

Up to 160 A.

Up to MAX. A.

 

13-17 (6-8)

11-15 (5-7)

 

1/8

 

X

 

Up to MAX. A.

 

X

 

15-23

(7-11)

11-15

(5-7)

 

Tungsten electrodes are classified as follows by the American Welding Society (AWS):

 

 

 

 

 

Pure

EWP

green

TRI-MIX OF ELEMENTS

.............EWG.........gray

 

 

 

 

 

+1% Thoria

EWTh-1...

yellow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+2% Thoria

EWTh-2...

red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+2% Ceria

EWCe-2...

orange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+1.5% Lanthana

EWLa-1 ...

black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+0.15 to 0.40% Zirconia

....EWZr

brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceriated Tungsten is now widely accepted as a substitute for 2% Thoriated Tungsten in AC and DC applications.

PRECISION TIG 225

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