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ARC 80 TIG WELDING KIT

INSTRUCTIONS

Part #20358

Summary of Contents for 20358

Page 1: ...ARC 80 TIG WELDING KIT INSTRUCTIONS Part 20358...

Page 2: ...ct At Eastwood s request the purchaser must return to Eastwood any products claimed defective under Eastwood s warranty FREIGHT COSTS The purchaser is responsible for shipment to and from Eastwood WAR...

Page 3: ...wire spools Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible This will give the least resistance and best weld FUMES AND WELDING GASES CAN BE DANGERO...

Page 4: ...ing area are protected from heat sparks and ultraviolet rays Use additional face shields and flame resistant barriers as needed Never touch work piece until it has completely cooled ELECTROMAGNETIC FI...

Page 5: ...a safe temperature has been reached the Welder will automatically switch the welder output back on To increase the Duty Cycle you can turn down the Amperage Output control WELDER SET UP FOR TIG TORCH...

Page 6: ...e Teflon Tape on this connection as it is a tapered thread and does not require it if you have a leak check for burrs or dirt in the threads If the leak persists use gas type sealing tape Tighten the...

Page 7: ...intended only to provide the user with some familiarity of the Eastwood ARC 80 TIG welding is a highly complex procedure with many variables If you have no experience with TIG welding it is extremely...

Page 8: ...fety gear in place practice Forming a Puddle with the Tungsten Tip Once you become familiar with this step Practice the Dip and Pull technique with the Filler Metal Rod and Torch Dip and Pull is the p...

Page 9: ...to concentrate heat in a specific area Poorly prepped Tungsten Follow guidelines for prepping Tungsten Poor Gas Flow Adjust the flow rate of the shielding gas refer to settings chart Check for loose...

Page 10: ...be in an area with no wind and with any fans turned off Wind or fans will blow the shielding gas away from the weld causing porosity Incorrect Tungsten Exposure Adjust the Tungsten so that 1 8 to 1 4...

Page 11: ...ated Contact of Tungsten with Base Metal Keep Tungsten 1 8 to 1 4 from the base metal If Tungsten comes in contact break off end and resharpen immediately PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor Weld Appearance...

Page 12: ...Material is Warping Insufficient Clamping Clamp work piece tightly and weld while clamps are in place Insufficient Tack Welds Add more tack welds until rigidity and stiffness is developed Too Much He...

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