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Incorporating the latest in MIG, ARC and TIG technology, the WT180MP offers professional welding 
results and simple setup for all welding requirements and skill levels. The bulletproof steel chassis 
design ensures a lifetime of reliability and performance.  Complete with 3m MB25 Binzel style MIG 
torch, ARC & Earth lead set and gas regulator, this unit is ready for the workshop.

9kg

MIG 144A @60%
ARC/TIG 128A @60%

Digital voltage and amperage meters 

for easy set up

10A plug

With 10A Plug - Ideal for home or workshop power supply!

180A

8

MM STEEL

9

Earth & Arc

Leads Included

WT180MP

180A

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INVERTER MULTI-PROCESS WELDER

Summary of Contents for WT180MP

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WT180MP INVERTER MULTI PROCESS WELDER www weldtech net nz...

Page 2: ...quip is a market leading provider of innovative power equipment solutions to a wide range of industries across New Zealand and Australia Key product categories are welding equipment air compressors po...

Page 3: ...ironment Welding Settings Tips Tricks Accessories Spare Parts Care Maintenance MIG Basic Welding Guide MIG Welding Troubleshooting MMA Stick Basic Welding Guide MMA Stick Troubleshooting TIG Basic Wel...

Page 4: ...n ensures a lifetime of reliability and performance Complete with 3m MB25 Binzel style MIG torch ARC Earth lead set and gas regulator this unit is ready for the workshop 9kg MIG 144A 60 ARC TIG 128A 6...

Page 5: ...P21 Spool Size D200 5kg Input Power 240V 10A Generator Capacity 8kva MIG Duty Cycle 144A 60 ARC TIG 128 60 A Input Power MIG Output Power Spool Size 5 4 5 ARC Output Power 180 A 40 150 A 30 MIG Duty C...

Page 6: ...onnection 13 240V AC mains power input lead 14 Mains power switch 15 Wire spool holder 16 Wire drive inlet guide 17 Wire feed tension adjustment 18 Wire feed tension arm 19 Wire drive roller retainer...

Page 7: ...s exceeded and thermal protection is activated When thermal protection is activated welding output will be disabled until lamp goes out Also may activate with inverter circuit failure issues Overload...

Page 8: ...rive roller groove replace the wire feed tension arm 20 and lock it into place by pivoting the wire feed tension adjustment lever 19 back to the vertical position 3 Adjusting Wire Feed Tension This is...

Page 9: ...de there will be no electrical connection to the welding torch 6 ARC MMA Welding Operation 6 1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the negative welding power output socket 10 Connect the earth...

Page 10: ...will need to be rested for 8 minutes All duty cycle ratings are based on an ambient air temperature of 40 C with 50 humidity which is the international standard for such a rating In an environment wit...

Page 11: ...0 3E For Machine Parts Contact Euroquip on 0800 387 678 or email customerservice euroquip co nz The compatible TIG torch for this machine is TWP17V 12 2D TIG Torch MIG Torch Spare Parts Machine Spare...

Page 12: ...GMAW and FCAW with the intention of providing the very basic concepts in MIG welding where a welding gun is hand held and the electrode welding wire is fed into a weld puddle and the arc is shielded b...

Page 13: ...by machine It is commonly used to weld large diameter small electrode diameters in all positions The process is used to a lesser degree for welding stainless steel and for overlay work GMAW Process F...

Page 14: ...feed speed Travel speed Secondary Adjustable Variables These variables cause changes in primary adjustable variables which in turn cause the desired change in the bead formation They are 1 Stick Out...

Page 15: ...rc Increasing the welding voltage hardly alters the current level but lengthens the arc By decreasing the voltage a shorter arc is obtained with a little change in current level A thinner electrode wi...

Page 16: ...ere is a gas problem the result is usually porosity within the weld metal Porosity always stems from some contaminant within the molten weld pool which is in the process of escaping Contaminants range...

Page 17: ...Other weld problems can be reduced by checking the following points WT180MP Welding Machine 17 www weldtech net nz...

Page 18: ...place and in their original containers Electrode Polarity Electrodesaregenerallyconnectedtotheelectrode holder with the electrode holder connected positive polarity The work lead is connected to the n...

Page 19: ...ints In general surfaces being welded should be clean and free of rust scale dirt grease etc Slag should be removed from oxy cut surfaces Typical joint designs are shown in Figure 1 19 MILD STEEL E601...

Page 20: ...orrying then about being burnt or sparks setting alight to your clothes Place the work so that the direction of welding is across rather than to or from your body The electrode holder lead should be c...

Page 21: ...some skill in the handling of an electrode you will be ready to go on to make up welded joints A Butt Welds Set up two plates with their edges parallel as shown in Figure 1 21 allowing 1 6mm to 2 4mm...

Page 22: ...require being sloped about 20 away from the perpendicular position to prevent slag from running ahead of the weld Refer to Figure 1 23 Do not attempt to build up much larger than 6 4mm width with a 3...

Page 23: ...due to the Examples of Vertical Fillet Welds Fig 1 27 Pause at edge of weave allows weld metal to build up and eliminates undercut Note Weld contour at edge of weave CORRECT INCORRECT Tilted 10o in li...

Page 24: ...MMA Stick Troubleshooting 24...

Page 25: ...ngsten Electrode Deposit Melted Area Penetration Base Material Protective Gas Rod Torch TIG Welding Fig 15 TIG Electrode Selection and Preparation Electrode Polarity Connect the TIG torch to the negat...

Page 26: ...Wrong Tungsten Preparation Wandering ARC Fig 16 3 ARC Welder Point Grinding Wheel Radial Ground Pointing the Electrode The electrode should be pointed according to the welding current Fig 17 26...

Page 27: ...TIG Welding Troubleshooting WT180MP Welding Machine 27 www weldtech net nz...

Page 28: ...ctices not related to personal injury MIG Welding Operation 1 Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Weldclass for a replacemen...

Page 29: ...autionary actions welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death or damage to other equipment or property Safepracticeshavedevelopedfrompastexperience in the use of welding a...

Page 30: ...out an approved method for eliminating the hazard 6 After welding make a thorough examination cut in atmospheres containing dangerously and dust Provideadequate ventilationin work gases vapours and du...

Page 31: ...lding Face Shield 60974 1 AS NZS 1337 1 and AS NZS 1338 1 Safety Standards to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching 2 Wear approved safety glasses Side shields are recommended 3 Use prot...

Page 32: ...outlet when opening the cylinder valve 3 If ventilation is poor use an approved air supplied respirator 4 Read the Safety Data Sheets SDS and the manufacturer s instruction for the metals consumables...

Page 33: ...claim to be considered under warranty Failure caused by incorrect operation of the product lack of proper care and maintenance of the product external damage external circumstances such as tions to th...

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Page 35: ...WT180MP Welding Machine 35 www weldtech net nz...

Page 36: ...our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry This product is backed by our extensive warranty and service network To locate your nearest distribut...

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