Gun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles

12-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

.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°

2	3
	10°

.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.

1Push

2Perpendicular

3Drag

Electrode Extensions (Stickout)

4Short

5Normal

6Long

Fillet Weld Electrode Extension (Stickout)

7Short

8Normal

9Long

Gun Travel Speed

10Slow

11Normal

12Fast

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Contents

Processes OM-228 042BDescription File Engine Drive From Miller to You Table of Contents 10-1 − Maintenance Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burns Buildup of GAS can injure or kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardousARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosion Compressed Air Hazards Engine Hazards HOT Parts can cause burns and injury Welding Wire can cause injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injury California Proposition 65 Warnings Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Radiation can cause interference − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Indique des instructions spécifiques LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peu LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendieRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peut Principales normes de sécurité Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsInformation EMF Symbol Definitions − SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − Definitions Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Gun SpecificationsOptional Lifting Eye Weight Rating Volt-Ampere Curves Fuel Consumption Power Source Duty Cycle Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating Generator Power CurveVolts AC Amperes Installing Welding Generator − InstallationMovement Airflow Clearance Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Engine Prestart Checks Connecting The Battery Electric Start Models Only+ − Oil Work Cable Routing Inside Unit Installing Welding Gun Changing Weld Polarity Weld Process/Polarity Table Shown with optional cylinder rack Connecting Single−Phase, 230 Volt AC Utility Input PowerThis unit can provide weld out Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Electrical Service GuideWhen a slight force is needed to turn spool, tension is set Adapter Weld Position Threading The Welding Gun Stamped Stamped .030/.035 Tighten Pressure Indicator ScaleTools Needed 150 mm 030/.035 Groove Wood Controls See Section − Operating the Welding Generator To Start Description Of Controls See SectionTo Stop Weld Parameter Chart 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 ga Stainless Steel And 100% CO2 Weld Parameters Generator power decreases as weld current increases Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Power Source Routine Maintenance − Maintenance Welding Power Source Overload Protection Gun Routine MaintenanceDrive Motor Protection Tip Saver/Short Circuit Protection Turn Off power before replacing contact tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideReplacing Gun Contact Tip Maintaining Gun Turn off welding power source/wire feeder Tools Needed 19 mm Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Precleaner Paper Element Servicing Air CleanerDo not wash paper element or clean with compressed air Standard Model Shown Stop engine Stop engine. Close fuel valve Adjusting Engine Speed Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingGenerator Power Welding Engine Wire FeederDoes not run Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListRecommended Spare Parts OM-217 454 − Electrical Diagrams − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding GasTypical MIG Process Connections Gun Work Clamp Workpiece These settings are guidelines only. Material Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Suggested Wire Speed Material thickness determines weld parameters Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Nozzle, and tip of wire is posiTioned correctly on seam Groove Welds Gun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeElectrode Extensions Stickout Fillet Weld Electrode Extension Stickout Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterPossible Causes Corrective Actions 12-11 Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Excessive PenetrationTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead 12-13 Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion Application Common MIG Shielding GasesFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building Systems Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment How Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCurrent Load Watts Amperes Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads SOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s

Miller Electric Renegade 180 manual Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape, Gun Travel Speed

Models: Renegade 180

12-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

Gun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles

Electrode Extensions (Stickout)

Fillet Weld Electrode Extension (Stickout)

Gun Travel Speed