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Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape, Push PerpendicularDrag

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7-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

NOTE

Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension (stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed (weld current), and voltage.

10°

Push° 10

PerpendicularDrag

GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES

Short	Normal	Long
	ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

ShortNormalLong

FILLET WELD ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

Slow	Normal	Fast
	GUN TRAVEL SPEED

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Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape, Push PerpendicularDrag, Short Normal Long

Contents

Processes OM-1318187923FDescription From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Arc Welding HazardsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Flying Metal can injure eyesPrincipal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF InformationLES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuerDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OULA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser ’EMPLOI Excessif peutInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Specifications SpecificationsVolt-Ampere Curves Definition Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And OverheatingWelding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating OverheatingInstalling Work Clamp InstallationInstalling Welding Gun And Changing Polarity Flow Adjust Installing Gas Supply18 in 457 mm of space for airflow Electrical Service GuideSelecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Do not move or operate unit Where it could tipStandard Wire Spool Standard Wire Reel Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionTools Needed 15/16 Reinstall contact tip, and nozzle Assembly, and let go of wire14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 ga Weld ParameterControls Wire Speed ControlVoltage Switch OperationShort Circuit Shutdown Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGRoutine Maintenance Drive Motor Fuse F1Turn Off power before replacing contact tip Cleaning Or Repairing Drive AssemblyTurn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assembly Wire Spool NozzleTo Reassemble Gun Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerDisconnect gun from unit Blow out gun casing Tools Needed Remove linerDisconnect gun first Replacing Switch And/Or Head TubeRemove handle locking nut Slide handle Motor continues to run Section Troubleshooting TableSecure power cord plug in receptacle see Section Trouble RemedyOM-1316 Electrical DiagramGun Workpiece Work Clamp Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding GasMIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Typical MIG Process ConnectionsBased on 1/8 in material thickness Ipm = inch per minute Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Recommendation Wire Speed Select Wire SizeHolding And Positioning Welding Gun ShortNormalLong Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapePush PerpendicularDrag Short Normal LongGood Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting Porosity Troubleshooting Excessive PenetrationTroubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadWeld bead Application Common MIG Shielding GasesFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet OM-1318 Includes Items Parts ListDia Part Description Mkgs Quantity M-10 Gun Figure -2. M-10 Gun Page Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co Owner’s Record

7-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

Push° 10

PerpendicularDrag

Short

Normal

Long

ShortNormalLong

Slow

Normal