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R-Tech TIG 210 AC/DC Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: TIG 210/320/500 AC/DC

Summary of TIG 210 AC/DC

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    Tig 210/320/500 ac/dc operating instructions www.R-techwelding.Co.Uk.

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    Important notice: this document has been prepared by r-tech welding equipment ltd uk as general information and does not contain and is not to be taken as containing any specific recommendation.The document has been prepared in good faith and is professional opinion only. Information in this documen...

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    1 contents 1.0 recommended safety precautions 1.1 health hazard information 6 1.2 personal protection 6 1.3 electric shock 8 1.4 user responsibility 8 2.0 gas tungsten arc welding (gtaw/tig) 2.1 introduction 9 2.2 process 9 2.3 process variables 9 2.4 shielding gas selection 11 2.5 consumable select...

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    2 1.1 health hazard information the actual process of welding is one that can cause a variety of hazards.All appropriate safety equipment should be worn at all times, i.E. Headwear, respiratory, hand and body protection. Electrical equipment should be used in accordance with the manufactur s er reco...

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    3 cylinder safety ten points about cylinder safety 1 read labels and material safety data sheet (msds) before use. 2 store upright and use in well ventilated, secure areas away from pedestrian or vehicle thoroughfare. 3 guard cylinders against being knocked violently or being allowed to fall. 4 wear...

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    4 damage the valve.Approved leak detection fluid, can be obtained from a boc gas & gear centre. • when finished with the cylinder, close the cylinder valve by hand by turning the valve hand-wheel in a clockwise direction. Use only resonable force. 1.3 electrical shock • never touch ＆live electrical ...

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    5 2.1 introduction the tungsten inert gas, or tig process, uses the heat generated by an electric arc struck between a non-consumable tungsten electrode and the workpiece to fuse metal in the joint area and produce a molten weld pool.The arc area is shrouded in an inert or reducing gas shield to pro...

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    6 use of dcen for a given diameter of tungsten electrode, higher amperage can be used with straight polarity. Straight polarity is used mainly for welding: • carbon steels • stainless steels • copper alloys the increased amperage provides: • deeper penetration • increased welding speed • a narrower,...

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    7 2.4 shielding gas selection.

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    8 2.5 consumable selection a) welding wire the following table includes the recommended welding consumable for the most commonly welded materials..

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    9 2.6 welding techniques 2.7 torch movement during welding 2.8 positioning torch tungsten for various weld joints.

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    13 2.9 joint preparation.

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    17 3.0 tig welding of materials 3.1 application summary.

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    18 3.2 c-mn steel tig welding may be used for welding carbon steel but because deposition rates are low, it is usually only used for welding sheet and thin sections for high quality applications, small components, and root passes of multipass butt joints in plate and pipe. Standard dc tig equipment ...

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    19 3.3 alloyed steel tig welding may be used for welding alloy steels but because deposition rates are low, it is usually only used for welding sheet and thin sections for high quality applications, small components, and root passes of multipass butt joints in plate and pipe. Standard dc tig equipme...

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    20 3.4 stainless steel is a high quality process ideally suited for welding of stainless steels, particularly thin sheet up to about 5mm thick where weld integrity and good surface finish are critical.The process has a high degree of controllability resulting in clean, smooth, high quality welds wit...

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    21 3.5 aluminium is a high quality process widely used for welding aluminium, particularly in section size up to about 6mm.The process may be operated with or without filler. Tig welding of aluminium can be carried out using any of the three standard operating modes, alternating current (ac), direct...

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    22 3.7 copper and copper alloys cleanliness is important when welding copper, and all dirt, grease, and other contaminants must be removed before welding. Copper alloys containing aluminium will form a surface oxide film and this must also be removed before welding. Preheat will be required for unal...

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    23 4.1.1 tig210 the machine is designed to operate on a 240v +/- 15% input single phase ac outlet.The machine is supplied with a heavy duty 15a input plug. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation around the machine when it is connected to the mains power supply. 4.2 shielding gas when working the ...

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    26 4.5.1 for direct current (dc) tig welding select the correct size and type of non consumable tungsten and shielding gas for the application. (see selection chart at the end of the application section) for (dc -) (most commonly used polarity connect the tig torch to the negative dinse plug connect...

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    27 as a general rule, increasing the frequency at a given set of welding and background current the heat input into the plate will increase. 4.5.3 for ac tig welding ac tig welding is commonly used for the welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys. The positive half cycle of the ac current assist in...

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    28 model no. Ac/dc tig210 part no. Ac/dc tig210 power voltage (v) 1 phase ac 240v frequency (hz) 50/60 fuse rating (a) 16 output current (a) stick 10-160 dc tig 5-210 no-load voltage (v) 62 duty cycle 35% @ 210a power factor 0.95 protection grading 1p23 weight (kg) 17 dimensions (mm) 430 x 208 x 410...

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    6.0 warranty information 6.1 terms of warranty r-tech welding provide a warranty for the tig200/320/500 ac/dc against defects in manufacture and materials. • valid for 36 months (3 years) from date of purchase. • an authorised r-tech welding service agent must carry out warranty repairs. • in the ev...

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    30 • repair or replace defective cables immediately. • never watch the arc except through lenses of the correct shade. • in confined spaces, adequate ventilation and constant observation are essential. • leads and cables should be kept clear of passageways. • keep fire extinguishing equipment at a h...

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