PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The
The
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT
The
The recommended gas and electrode for GMAW is welding grade CO2 gas and .025" (0.6 mm) diameter Lincoln
The recommended electrode for the
WARNING
Use of the GMAW process with the
Comparison of the GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (Innershield) Processes
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| .035" (0.9 mm) Dia. |
Electrode Wire | .025" (0.6 mm) Dia. | Innershield (FCAW) |
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Shielding Gas | CO2 or blended | None (Self Shielded) |
Electrode Polarity | Positive | Negative |
Minimum Gauge | 24 ga (0.6 mm) | 20 ga (1.0 mm) |
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| NOTE: Requires more skill to use on 20 and |
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| 18 gauge (1.0 and 1.2 mm) than is |
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| required with .025" (0.6 mm) |
Maximum Gauge | 14 gauge (2.0 mm) | Can be used to weld 1/4" and 5/16" (6.3 mm |
| NOTE: Can be used for 12 gauge (2.5 mm) | and 8.0 mm) thick steel with multiple passes. |
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Penetration into | Good | Excellent |
Base Metal |
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Smoke Level | Low | High |
Amount of Slag | Low, little or no cleaning required | Slag must be removed |
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1.K463 CO2 Gas Regulator and Hose Kit —
Includes a preset, nonadjustable pressure and
flow regulator for use on CO2 cylinders. Also included is a 10 foot (3.0 m) gas hose which con- nects to the rear of the
2.K499 Ar-Mixed Gas Regulator and Hose Kit —
Includes a preset, nonadjustable pressure and flow regulator for use on
3. .035 (0.9 mm) Innershield® Welding Kit — Includes a contact tip, a gasless nozzle and a cable liner to permit the
trode. Also included is a spool of .035 (0.9 mm) Innershield®
Two kits are available:
K464 kit is for use with the original Lincoln Electric® gun (with black trigger).
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5.K467 Input Line Cord — Same as line cord sup- plied with the
To install optional features refer to instructions included with the kit, and/or in this manual.
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