B-4

OPERATION

B-4

 

 

 

The AC waveform of the SQUARE WAVE™ TIG 175 optimizes cleaning and heating of the work. The result is the capability to weld through the complete range of 10 to 175 amperes in AC TIG or DC- TIG requiring only one electrode, a 3/32” 2% ceriated tungsten

.

WELDING IN STICK MODE

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

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

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

4.Place the electrode in the electrode holder.

5.Turn the power switch to “ON”.

WARNING

In Stick Mode the output terminal and electrode will be electrically hot whenever the power switch is turned 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 dis- abled.

RECOMMENDED ELECTRODE AMPERAGE RANGES - SQUARE WAVE™ TIG 175

The SQUARE WAVE™ TIG 175 is rated from 10-175 Amps.

SMAW Process

ELECTRODE

 

POLARITY

 

3/32"

 

 

1/8"

 

 

 

5/32"

 

 

Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+

 

DC+

 

40 - 70

 

75 - 130

 

 

90 - 175

 

 

Fleetweld 180

 

 

DC+

 

40 - 80

 

55 - 110

 

 

105 - 135

 

 

Fleetweld 37

 

 

DC+

 

70 - 95

 

100 - 135

 

 

145 - Max

 

 

Fleetweld 47

 

 

DC-

 

75 - 95

 

100 - 145

 

 

135 - Max

 

 

Jet-LH MR

 

 

DC+

 

85 - 110

 

110 - 160

 

 

130 - Max

 

 

Blue Max Stainless

 

 

DC+

 

40 - 80

 

75 - 110

 

 

95 - 110

 

 

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 SQUARE WAVE™ TIG 175

 

Jet-LH MR procedures are based on Jet-LH 78 MR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Prepration

Sharpened

 

Balled

 

 

Gas Flow Rate

 

Electrode Type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EWZr

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EWTh-1, EWTh-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EWTh-1, EWCe-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EWTh-2, EWLa-1

 

 

EWP

 

EWCe-2, EWLa-1

 

 

 

 

Stainless

Electrode 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+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.

SQUARE WAVE™ TIG 175

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Lincoln Electric IM10059 manual Welding in Stick Mode, Recommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Square Wave TIG

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