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

Models: Renegade 180

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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.

Gun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles

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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Miller Electric Renegade 180 Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape, Gun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles, Gun Travel Speed

Contents

Processes OM-228 042BDescription File Engine DriveFrom Miller to You Table of Contents 10-1 − MaintenanceArc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardousARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionCompressed Air Hazards Engine HazardsHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Welding Wire can cause injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryCalifornia 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 spécifiquesLES 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 peutPrincipales normes de sécurité Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsInformation EMF Symbol Definitions − SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Gun SpecificationsOptional Lifting Eye Weight Rating Volt-Ampere CurvesFuel Consumption Power Source Duty CycleGun Duty Cycle And Overheating Generator Power CurveVolts AC AmperesInstalling Welding Generator − InstallationMovement Airflow ClearanceUse ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsEngine Prestart Checks Connecting The Battery Electric Start Models Only+ − OilWork Cable Routing Inside Unit Installing Welding GunChanging Weld Polarity Weld Process/Polarity TableShown 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 AdapterWeld 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 GeneratorTo Start Description Of Controls See SectionTo Stop Weld Parameter Chart 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 ga Stainless Steel And 100% CO2 Weld ParametersGenerator power decreases as weld current increases Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Power Source Routine Maintenance − MaintenanceWelding Power Source Overload Protection Gun Routine MaintenanceDrive Motor Protection Tip Saver/Short Circuit ProtectionTurn Off power before replacing contact tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideReplacing Gun Contact Tip Maintaining Gun Turn off welding power source/wire feederTools Needed 19 mm Replacing Switch And/Or Head TubePrecleaner Paper Element Servicing Air CleanerDo not wash paper element or clean with compressed air Standard Model Shown Stop engineStop engine. Close fuel valve Adjusting Engine SpeedTroubleshooting − TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingEngine 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 WorkpieceThese settings are guidelines only. Material Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Suggested Wire Speed Material thickness determines weld parametersHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Nozzle, and tip of wire is posiTioned correctly on seam Groove WeldsGun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeElectrode Extensions Stickout Fillet Weld Electrode Extension StickoutGood 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 SystemsApproximate 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 WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical 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 LoadsSOCKET/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