Airco Dip Pak 200 Manual
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. 2712 Answers SOURCE: Choose the electrode to use for the project you are starting as well as the variety of alloys you'll use such as the 6061 Aluminum alloy electrode. Grind the electrode to a point.
Try to create a tip and sharpen it to help it become more rounded as you weld. Place the electrode into an electrode holder with the tip about 1/4-inch away from the sheath. Choose the settings on your tig welder. The three main ones are AC, DCEP and DCEN. Choose AC for aluminum.
Slide the 'cleaning/penetrating' slider more to the penetrating side. Set the 'air on' to five seconds and the 'max amps' to 250. Turn on the gas. For aluminum, use pure argon.
For steel, an argon and carbon dioxide mix. Scrub your welding table or flat piece of sheet metal with a wire brush to make it clean and flat. Gear up in full welding safety gear including hood, goggles, apron and gloves. Hold the electrode in your dominant hand and start your welding project. Check your settings every so often to make sure they haven't changed and adjust as needed. Posted on Aug 27, 2008. 2712 Answers SOURCE: For certain type of work TIG is required, like welding chrome moly for some racing organizations.
Intricate work, like gunsmithing is also well suited to TIG. TIG is used by many auto restorers who prefer a more precise, perfect finish that requires little to no finish work. TIG is most similar to gas welding in technique, so if you've done oxy-fuel welding, TIG should be a natural transition. MIG is required by law and by insurance companies in many localities for structural repair of automotive frames. MIG is also much easier to learn and faster to weld. For doing other types of welding, like sheet metal, it can be a matter of personal preference.
Airco Dip Pak 200 Welder Parts
For an auto body repair shop or a novice welder, a MIG is a good, practical all-around welder. Posted on Aug 27, 2008.