MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines | Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun specs

SECTION 7 – MIG WELDING (GMAW) GUIDELINES

7-1. Typical MIG Process Connections

Regulator/

Flowmeter

Wire Feeder/

Power Source

Shielding Gas

Gas

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

Workpiece

Work Clamp

light mig 5/967 / ST-801 909

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Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines, Typical MIG Process Connections, Gun Workpiece Work Clamp

Contents

Processes OM-1318187923FDescription From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Symbol Usage Marks a special safety messageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or kill Principal Safety Standards EMF Information About Pacemakers Signification des symboles Consignes DE Securite Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe Risque D’INCENDIE OU LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser’EMPLOI Excessif peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Specifications SpecificationsVolt-Ampere Curves Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating Welding Gun Duty Cycle And OverheatingOverheating Definition Installing Work Clamp InstallationInstalling Welding Gun And Changing Polarity Installing Gas Supply Flow Adjust Electrical Service Guide Selecting a Location And Connecting Input PowerDo not move or operate unit Where it could tip 18 in 457 mm of space for airflow Standard Wire Spool Standard Wire Reel Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionTools Needed 15/16 Assembly, and let go of wire Reinstall contact tip, and nozzle Weld Parameter 14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 ga Wire Speed Control Voltage SwitchOperation Controls Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTING Routine MaintenanceDrive Motor Fuse F1 Short Circuit Shutdown Cleaning Or Repairing Drive Assembly Turn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assemblyWire Spool Nozzle Turn Off power before replacing contact tip Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Disconnect gun from unitBlow out gun casing Tools Needed Remove liner To Reassemble Gun Disconnect gun first Replacing Switch And/Or Head TubeRemove handle locking nut Slide handle Troubleshooting Table Secure power cord plug in receptacle see SectionTrouble Remedy Motor continues to run Section Electrical Diagram OM-1316 Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding Gas MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesTypical MIG Process Connections Gun Workpiece Work Clamp Typical MIG Process Control Settings Wire Recommendation Wire SpeedSelect Wire Size Based on 1/8 in material thickness Ipm = inch per minute Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Push PerpendicularDragShort Normal Long ShortNormalLong Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting PorosityTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadWeld bead Application Common MIG Shielding GasesFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet OM-1318 Parts List Includes Items Dia Part Description Mkgs Quantity M-10 Gun Figure -2. M-10 Gun Page Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Owner’s Record Miller Electric Mfg. Co