Lincoln Electric SP-125 PLUS, Operator'S Manual

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SP-125 PLUS
B-12
LEARNING TO WELD
FIGURE B.16
Vertical-down Welding
Refer to Figure B.17 Vertical-down welds are applied
at a fast pace. These welds are therefore shallow and
narrow and, as such, are excellent for sheet metal.
Vertical-down welds may be applied to 5/32” (3.9 mm)
and lighter material.
Use stringer beads and tip the gun in the direction of
travel so the arc force helps hold the molten metal in
the joint. Move as fast as possible consistent with
desired bead shape.
The important thing is to continue lowering the entire
arm as the weld is made so the angle of the gun does
not change. Move the electrode wire fast enough that
the slag does not catch up with the arc. Vertical-down
welding gives thin, shallow welds. It should not be
used on heavy material where large welds are
required.
FIGURE B.17
PROPER GUN ANGLE
FOR GMAW PROCESS
WELDING IN THE VERTICAL UP POSITION PROPER GUN ANGLE
FOR FCAW PROCESS
WELDING IN THE VERTICAL UP POSITION
MACHINE SET UP FOR THE
SELF-SHIELDED FCAW PROCESS
1. See PROCESS GUIDELINES in the OPERATION
section for selection of welding wire and shielding
gas, and for range of metal thicknesses that can be
welded.
2. See the Application Guide on the inside of wire
feed section door for information on setting the
controls.
3. Set the “Voltage” and “Wire Speed” controls to the
settings suggested on the Application Guide for the
welding wire and base metal thickness being used.
The voltage control is marked “V” and the wire feed
speed is marked ‘’olo.’’
4. Check that the polarity is correct for the welding
wire being used. Set the polarity for DC(–) when
welding with NR-211-MP Innershield electrode.
See Work Cable Installation in the INSTALLATION
section for instructions on changing polarity.
5. When using Innershield electrode, the gasless noz-
zle may be used instead of a gas nozzle to improve
visibility of the arc.
6. Connect work clamp to metal to be welded. Work
clamp must make good electrical contact to the
work piece. The work piece must also be grounded
as stated in the “Arc Welding Safety Precautions”
at the beginning of this manual.
WELDING TECHNIQUES FOR THE SELF-
SHIELDED FCAW PROCESS
Four simple manipulations are of prime importance
when welding. With complete mastery of the four,
welding will be easy. They are as follows:
1. The Correct Welding Position
Figure B.18 illustrates the correct welding position
for right handed people. (For left handed people, it
is the opposite.)
Hold the gun (of the gun and cable assembly) in
your right hand and hold the shield with your left
hand. (Left handers simply do the opposite.)
When using the FCAW Process, weld from left to
right (if you are right handed). This enables you to
clearly see what you are doing. (Left handers do
the opposite.) Tilt the gun toward the direction of
travel holding the electrode at an angle as shown
in Figure B.18.