Summary of TIG 185 DC
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Tig 185 dc operating manual.
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03 en tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Important notice: this document has been prepared by ryval, as general information and does not contain and is not to be taken as containing any specific instructions. The document has been prepared in good faith and is professional opinion only. Information in th...
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04 05 en tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Contents. Page 03 welcome to a better way of welding 06 1. Recommended safety precautions 1.1 health hazard information 1.2 personal protection 1.3 cylinder safety 1.4 electrical shock 1.5 user responsibility 08 2. Gas tungsten arc...
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06 07 en tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 1. Recommended safety precautions. Clothing suitable clothing must be worn to prevent excessive exposure to uv radiation and sparks. An adjustable helmet, flameproof loose fitting cotton clothing buttoned to the neck, protective le...
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08 09 en tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 2. Gas tungsten arc welding (gtaw/tig). Shielding gas is directed into the arc area by the welding torch and a gas lens within the torch distributes the shielding gas evenly over the weld area. In the torch the welding current is t...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 11 10 2.5 consumable selection filling rod filler rod diameter (mm) thickness of metal (mm) 2 3 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 0.5–2 2–5 5–8 8–12 12 or more 2.6 non-consumable tungstens – tungsten electrode selector chart copper alloys, cu-ni alloys an...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 13 12 welding current correct current selection for a particular job is an important factor in arc welding. With the current set too low, difficulty is experienced in striking and maintaining a stable arc. The electrode tends to stick to...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 15 14 4. Package contents. 5. Control panel. 5 4 2 1 6 7 8 3 12 11 10 9 front panel layout 1 current meter, 2 pulse frequency switch, 3 power indicator light, 4 mma/tig switch, 5 over-heating indicator, 6 current selection knob, 7 downsl...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 17 16 6.4 mma operation the tig 185 dc can be used as a mma welding machine by fitting an electrode holder and work return lead to the respective dinse connectors 9 + 12 (dependant on the type of electrodes being used. Please consult the...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 19 18 7. Technical specifications. 8. Troubleshooting guide. Problem excessive electrode consumption erratic arc inclusion of tungsten or oxides in weld cause inadequate gas flow improper size electrode for current required operating of ...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 21 20 problem porosity in weld deposit cracking in welds inadequate shielding arc blow short parts life cause entrapped impurities, hydrogen, air, nitrogen, water vapour defective gas hose or loose connection filler material is damp (par...
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En tig 185 dc. Operating manual. Tig 185 dc. Operating manual. 23 22 10. Warranty information. 10.3 warranty period the warranty is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase provided the machine is used within the published specification limits. 10.4 warranty repairs a ryval approved service pro...
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Iss/506695/ uk s/1213 boc customer service centre, priestley road, worsley, manchester m28 2ut custserv@boc.Com the stripe symbol and the letters boc are registered trade marks of the boc group limited. Both boc limited and the boc group limited are members of the linde group, the parent company of ...