The Millermatic 252 MIG Welder is a good example of this technology, and sells at a base price of about $2,500 [source:Miller]. Complete with wheels for easier mobility, this Millermatic can be used for light manufacturing, metal fabrication and lots of other workshop applications. The Mil...
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whereas a cable that is too large can be cumbersome and cause clutter on the shop floor. A good rule of thumb is to use the smallest and shortest cable possible without limiting your welding needs; smaller cables reduce operator fatigue, minimize clutter and...
It’s an ordinary day in the workshop. Suddenly Frank, an experienced welder, feels a brief stabbing pain in his eyes and stumbles back. One moment of carelessness and he’s exposed his eyes to the arc. But how serious is arc eye, what can be done about it, and what consequences cou...
Using less conductive metals and extra connections:Some operations use a steel strap to create weld circuit current paths. However, steel is not a good conductor of electricity, and it will increase resistance in the circuit. Be aware of multiple connections and also the m...
上坡增加电流功能会将焊接功率/送丝速度逐渐增加到所需水平。用户设置功能开/关,并设置上坡时间功率/送丝速度的初始值。要调节上坡时间,在 Control Pad 中前往设置> 开始和停止逻辑 > 上坡时间。选择开后,用于调节时间和等级的选项将显示在屏幕上。 热启动在使用热启动功能时,焊接将从与焊接作业剩余部分使用的值...
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Use 1 amp per .001 in (0.0025 cm) of metal thickness as a general rule. The thickness of the material you are welding determines how much amperage is needed to weld it effectively. Turn the amperage dial on your MIG welder to the number that matches the thickness of the material you pl...