AC/DC TIG/MMA DIGITAL WELDING SYSTEM
Operating Manual
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ALUMTIG 200
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Страница 1: ...AC DC TIG MMA DIGITAL WELDING SYSTEM Operating Manual WWW SWSWELDING COM AU ALUMTIG 200 ...
Страница 2: ...which we do business Our goal has always been to provide an outstanding product that not only stands out from the competition but also reflects the quality we strive for in every aspect of our business philosophy From our second to none customer service excellence to technical support we work hard at what we do so that you can too We know you will enjoy using this machine The ALUMTIG 200 is manufa...
Страница 3: ...direct damage due to a defective product is not covered under the warranty The warranty is void if changes are made to the product without approval of the manufacturer or if repairs are carried out using non approved spare parts The warranty is void if a non authorised agent carries out repairs Warranty Period The warranty is valid for 5 years from the date of purchase provided the machine is used...
Страница 4: ...2 Machine Installation MMA Stick 9 SECTION 6 OPERATION FUNCTIONS 6 0 Digital Control Functions AC DC GTAW TIG 10 13 6 1 Digital Control Functions AUTO MMA Stick 14 6 2 Digital Control Functions Pro MMA Stick 15 SECTION 7 SERVICE 7 0 General Maintenance 16 SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 0 Machine codes 17 8 1 Tungsten corrodes quickly 17 8 2 Contaminated tungsten electrode 17 8 3 Porosity and or poor ...
Страница 5: ... Programming AUTO AC TIG AUTO DC TIG and AUTO MMA modes will have you welding in no time flat using optimised settings with the beginner in mind For more proficient users you have complete control over welding parameters with the ability to store settings for later AC Features The advanced square wave with a wide balance and frequency range gives you the versatility for any Aluminium or Magnesium ...
Страница 6: ...riculture Farming Building and Construction Home Repair Workshops Input Voltage Hz 1 Phase 230V 15 15 Amp Plug 50 60 Hz Minimum Generator 6 6kW 8 5kVA at 0 8 PF Duty Cycle 40 C AMB TIG MMA 25 200A 100 100A Duty Cycle 25 C AMB TIG MMA 40 200A 100 140A Welding Current Range TIG MMA 10 200 Amps Arc Ignition TIG HF Lift TIG AC Frequency TIG 10 200Hz AC Balance TIG 50 98 Adjustable Parameters TIG Pre F...
Страница 7: ...extraction at the welding or cutting arc or both to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone and the surrounding area ARC RAYS Can injure eyes and burn skin Protect your eyes and body Use an approved welding plasma cutting helmet and filter lens and wear protective clothing Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains FIRE HAZARD Sparks spatter can cause fires Make sure therefore...
Страница 8: ... of emergency stops The machines purpose Relevant safety precautions Arc welding and or hand held plasma cutting 2 The user must make sure that No unauthorized person in the vicinity of the working area of the equipment when it is used No person is unprotected when the arc is started 3 The workplace must Be suitable for the purpose Be free from weather 4 Personal safety equipment Always wear appro...
Страница 9: ...of the arc In some cases small amounts of a reactive gas such as hydrogen can be added to enable faster travel speeds The TIG welding process produces extreme temperatures of up to 19 426 C and the TIG torch contributes only heat to the workpiece through the tungsten electrode If some filler metal is needed to perform the weld it may be added manually in the same way as it is in the oxyacetylene w...
Страница 10: ...e must be dealt with as in any electric arc welding process If the workpiece has oil present paint grease or other contaminants harmful smoke and fumes will always be made as the heat of the process burns them away It is of the utmost importance when TIG welding to clean and prepare your meals with diligence 3 7 TIG Disadvantages The major disadvantage of the TIG welding process is the slow and lo...
Страница 11: ... it is complete and inspect the equipment for possible damage due to shipping If there is any damage notify us immediately so that we can file a claim Please Include all equipment identification numbers as on parts or a full description of the parts in error SWS WELDING CUTTING WEBSITE WWW SWSWELDING COM AU EMAIL SUPPORT SWSWELDING COM AU TELEPHONE 03 5766 2331 ...
Страница 12: ...eep this machine as least 250mm away from walls Ensure the working environment is well ventilated with fan extraction when necessary 5 1 Machine Installation GTAW TIG 1 Connect the ground clamp to the positive connection and the Welding torch to the Negative connection DCEN Direct current electrode negative 2 Connect the 7 Pin plug into the 7 Pin control connector taking care to align correctly 3 ...
Страница 13: ... Installation MMA Stick 1 Connect the ground clamp to the negative connection DCEP and the torch to the positive connection NOTE In most welding applications DCEP Direct Current Electrode Positive is used In some cases when welding very thin material using DCEN may be an advantage ...
Страница 14: ...INITIAL current to BASE current N A AUTO MODES N A FOOT PEDAL 4 Welding Amps 10 200 Amps N A AUTO MODES This parameter sets the welding current In PULSE TIG mode this parameter sets the PEAK current N A AUTO MODES 5 Pulse Base Amps 10 200 Amps N A AUTO MODES This parameter sets the welding current In PULSE TIG mode this parameter sets the BASE current N A AUTO MODES 6 Downslope 0 10 Seconds N A AU...
Страница 15: ...lse spends in the pulse amp stage of the cycle during one full pulse The feature can be used to increase or decrease pulse amp time relative to the welding amp time of the cycle to help manage heat input 12 Pulse Frequency Hertz Pulses per second 1 500Hz N A AUTO MODES Represented by Hertz Hz the pulse frequency defines the actual number of times each second the pulse makes one complete cycle betwe...
Страница 16: ...efore the downslope finishes the switch may be tapped again to start the up slope again 14 HF or Lift TIG Selection N A The Process selector offers the choice of Lift Tig for DC only which requires contact with the metal to initiate the arc and High Frequency Start which allows non contact starting of the arc for AC and DC HF is selected when symbol is not striked out The lift start function on the...
Страница 17: ... old aluminium that has some corrosion adjust the ac balance to where you use more EP 18 AC Frequency 10 200 Hz Governs the number of times per second that the current alternates in AC mode To achieve greater arc focus constriction and increase puddle agitation while welding in AC mode increase AC frequency This allows pinpoint use on thin materials and helps penetration on thicker materials Ideal...
Страница 18: ...ps at which the machine has been programmed to operate 4 Welding Amps Value N A This displays the parameter 5 Arc Force 0 99 Controls the arc response when an arc is held short and voltage begins to drop Arc force automatically compensates by modifying the volt amp curve to maintain the energy needed to weld Represented as a percent of available arc force amperage 6 Arc Force Display N A This disp...
Страница 19: ...Machine automatically set amps relevant to the diameter of electrode being used 2 Amps Fine Tuning 20 20 Fine tunes the amps for the metal being welded 3 Welding Amps 10 200 Amps Real time display of welding Amps will hold for 5 seconds when weld is complete for reference 4 AC or DC Selection N A Selects AC or DC modes 5 Main Menu N A This takes you back to main menu ...
Страница 20: ...or PCB boards and by taking special care not to damage any components Using a vacuum with plastic nozzle is highly recommended Warning There is extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this product Do not attempt to open or repair unless you are a qualified electrical tradespersons and you are qualified in training in power measurements and troubleshooting techniques If major co...
Страница 21: ...ed so that the o ring is inside the torch body Torch connected to DC Connect the torch to the DC output terminal Incorrect tungsten being used Check and change the tungsten type if necessary Tungsten being oxidized after weld is finished Keep shielding gas flowing 10 15 seconds after arc stoppage 1 second for each 10 amps of weld current Tungsten melting back into the nozzle on AC welding Check th...
Страница 22: ...ESTED SOLUTION Torch connected to DC Connect the torch to the DC output terminal Contaminated base metal Check the gas is connected check hoses gas valve and torch are not restricted Set the gas flow between 15 25 CFH 7 12 LMN flow rate Check hoses and fittings for holes leaks etc Tungsten is contaminated Remove 3 8 10mm of contaminated tungsten and re grind the tungsten Arc length too long Lower ...
Страница 23: ... tungsten Grind marks should run lengthwise with tungsten not circular Use proper grinding method and wheel Contaminated base metal Remove contaminating materials like paint grease oil and dirt including mill scale from base metal Contaminated filler wire Remove all grease oil or moisture from filler metal Incorrect filler wire Check the filler wire and change if necessary POSSIBLE REASON SUGGESTE...
Страница 24: ...rectly to the work piece wherever possible Loss of high frequency Check torch and cables for cracked insulation or bad connections POSSIBLE REASON SUGGESTED SOLUTION Incorrect machine set up Check machine set up is correct No gas incorrect gas flow Check the gas is connected and cylinder valve open check hoses gas valve and torch are not restricted Set the gas flow between 15 25 CFH 7 12 LMN flow ...
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