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MIG Welding

Troubleshooting

The general approach to fix Gas Metal Arc Welding

(GMAW) problems is to start at the wire spool then

work through to the MIG torch. There are two main

areas where problems occur with GMAW, Porosity

and Inconsistent wire feed.

When there 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 

during solidification of the molten metal.

Contaminants range from no gas around the 

welding arc to dirt on the workpiece surface. 

Porosity can be reduced by checking the following 

points.

WARNING! 

Wire Jam Troubleshooting

•  If wire jam occurs when the torch becomes hot, this is often because the heat causes the wire and the tip 

to expand (which shrinks the hole in the tip). Using a slightly oversize tip can prevent this – eg: for 0.9mm 

wire, use a 1.0mm tip.

•  Do NOT over-tighten the drive roll tension – this will accelerate wear of the drive system, may distort the 

wire & will cause further wire feed problems.

•  Refer to page 15-16 for more troubleshooting tips.

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Страница 3: ...er Supply Operating Environment Welding Settings Tips Tricks Accessories Spare Parts Care Maintenance MIG Basic Welding Guide MIG Welding Troubleshooting MMA Stick Basic Welding Guide MMA Stick Troubl...

Страница 4: ...60A 60 ARC TIG 130A 60 MIG Wire Size 0 6 0 8 0 9 1 0mm MMA Electrode Size 1 6 4 0mm TIG Tungsten Size 1 6 2 4mm Spool Size 200mm 4 5kg or 5kg 300mm 15kg Input Power 240V 15A Input Power MIG Output Pow...

Страница 5: ...0V AC Mains Power Input Lead 17 Mains Power Switch 18 Wire Spool Holder 19 Wire Drive Inlet Guide 20 Wire Feed Tension Adjustment 21 Wire Feed Tension Arm 22 Wire Drive Roller Retainer 23 Wire Drive R...

Страница 6: ...er Wire speed wire size and type shielding gas will all change the effect that the inductance setting has on the welding arc As a general rule CO2 based shielding gas will weld more smoothly with incr...

Страница 7: ...red has a u shaped groove If necessary remove and change the drive roller by unthreading the drive roller retainer 22 Once the correct drive roller 23 is selected and fitted and the drive roller retai...

Страница 8: ...ength and surface friction of the wire This causes the wire to deform more as it is pushed through the feed mechanism and the torch wire delivery liner greatly increasing friction Because good MIG wel...

Страница 9: ...orch triggered as static gas flow setting may drop once gas is flowing 5 5 Set the welding voltage adjustment knob 8 wire speed control knob 9 and inductance control knob 10 to the desired positions Y...

Страница 10: ...exceeding 40 C the duty cycle will be less than stated In ambient temperature less than 40 C duty cycle performance will be higher Duty Cycle Rating up the machine Set the welding mode switch 6 to Lif...

Страница 11: ...go to www weldclass com au BZL25parts For machine parts go to www weldclass com au machines or contact your Weldclass distributor The compatible TIG torch for this machine is Weldclass 9 17 torch with...

Страница 12: ...ery 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 by a gas GMAW or flux cored wire FCAW Keep your Weld...

Страница 13: ...y machine It is commonly used to weld large diameter electrodes in the flat and horizontal position and small electrode diameters in all positions The process is used to a lesser degree for welding st...

Страница 14: ...are Arc Voltage Welding current wire feed speed Travel speed Secondary Adjustable Variables These variables cause changes in primary adjustable variables which in turn cause the desired change in the...

Страница 15: ...nt level but lengthens the arc By decreasing the voltage a shorter arc is obtained with a little change in current level When changing to a different electrode wire diameter different control settings...

Страница 16: ...uring solidification of the molten metal Contaminants range from no gas around the welding arc to dirt on the workpiece surface Porosity can be reduced by checking the following points WARNING Wire Ja...

Страница 17: ...17 Other weld problems can be reduced by checking the following points Wire feeding problems can be reduced by checking the following points Replace liner Replace liner...

Страница 18: ...ty Electrodesaregenerallyconnectedtotheelectrode holder with the electrode holder connected positive polarity The work lead is connected to the negative polarity and is connected to the work piece If...

Страница 19: ...n of the weld metal and to produce sound joints 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 desig...

Страница 20: ...won t be worrying 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 s...

Страница 21: ...ed Joints Having attained 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 2...

Страница 22: ...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 2mm ele...

Страница 23: ...fore the metal freezes 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 Tilt...

Страница 24: ...by 24 MMA Stick Troubleshooting...

Страница 25: ...ctric Current Inert Gas Tungsten Electrode Deposit Melted Area Penetration Base Material Protective Gas Rod Torch TIG Welding Fig 15 TIG Electrode Selection and Preparation Electrode Polarity Connect...

Страница 26: ...Preparation Wandering ARC Diameteroftheflatdeterminesamperagecapacity Fig 16 3 ARC Welder Point Grinding Wheel Radial Ground Pointing the Electrode The electrode should be pointed according to the we...

Страница 27: ...27 TIG Welding Troubleshooting...

Страница 28: ...ess practices 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 rep...

Страница 29: ...strictly observe all safety rules and take precautionary actions welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death or damage to other equipment or property Safepracticeshavedeve...

Страница 30: ...iminating the hazard 6 After welding make a thorough examination for evidence of fire Be aware that visible smoke or flame may not be present for some time after the fire has started Do not weld or cu...

Страница 31: ...tted with a proper shade of filter see AS 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 ar...

Страница 32: ...specific application maintain them and their associated parts in good condition 6 Turn your face away from the valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve 3 If ventilation is poor use an approved air...

Страница 33: ...ely replacement of such parts 6 Warranty claims made where the owner operator of the machine is not willing or not able to provide any information required by Weldclass Welding Products to process the...

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