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Miller Electric XLT 185 warranty Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape, Push, Perpendicular Drag

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9-4. 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°
		. Use a Drag Technique
Perpendicular	Drag	with self-shielding flux
Perpendicular	Drag	cored wire.
		cored wire.

GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES

Short	Normal	Long
	ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

Short

Normal

Long

FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

Slow

Normal

Fast

GUN TRAVEL SPEED

S-0634

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Miller Electric XLT 185 Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape, Push, Perpendicular Drag, Short Normal Long, Slow Normal

Contents

OM-230 832A 2007−02 Processes Arc Welding Power Source and Wire FeederDescription Flux Cored Arc FcawPage Table of Contents − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines − Parts ListTypical MIG Process Connections Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsAbout Pacemakers LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mortIndique un message de sécurité particulier DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut endommager l’ouïeLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresEn ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaques Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 téléphoneSymbols And Definitions − SpecificationsSpecifications − DefinitionsVolt-Ampere Curves Duty Cycle And OverheatingAmperes OutputInstalling Welding Gun − InstallationClose door IncorrectInstalling Work Clamp Changing Polarity Process/Polarity TableAfter flow is set, close feedhead pressure assembly Installing Gas SupplyTools Needed 1-1/8 First, and never to a line ter- minal Selecting a Location And Connecting Input PowerInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Electrical Service GuideTools Needed Installing Contact Tip And Nozzle Threading Welding Wire − Operation Wire Speed ControlControls CFH Weld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model227010 Routine Maintenance − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGDisconnect power before maintaining Overload Protection Drive Motor ProtectionTurn Off power before replacing contact tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideReplacing Gun Contact Tip 030/.035 Groove Stamped 023/.025 Groove Stamped .030/.035Install gas diffuser, adapter, contact tip, and nozzle Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerDisconnect gun from unit To Reassemble GunReplacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Trouble Remedy Troubleshooting TableOM-230 832 Circuit Diagram − Electrical Diagram228 180-A − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source ShieldingTypical MIG Process Connections GasWire Size Amperage Range Typical MIG Process Control SettingsThickness to Amperage a Select VoltageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Push Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapePerpendicular Drag Short Normal LongGood Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadCommon MIG Shielding Gases Weld beadTroubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment OM-230 832 Main Assembly − Parts ListDia Part 228 195 H-10 GunOptions Optional Drive RollsPage Work like a Pro Warranty Owner’s Record

9-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

Push

Perpendicular

Drag

cored wire.

Short

Normal

Long

Slow

Normal

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