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Line 15: − == Safety ==+ − * Wear natural fibers (cotton, wool) only. It puts out sparks and can melt synthetics onto your skin. − * Wear closed-toe shoes, unless you like setting your feet on fire. − * Cover all skin - it puts out a lot of UV light. You'll get a sunburn, guaranteed. Plus, you can get burned. − * It's a good idea to have a hat or something under the face shield, as sparks will go onto the top of your head. − * There are two screens on wheels - arrange them to block UV light from going to the rest of the shop. − * Use the thick gloves, also the face shield. The face shield for MIG is pretty handy, it darkens when you start welding. − * Yell "welding" before starting so anyone sneaking up on you is aware to avert their eyes. − * The piece will be hot for a long time after you welded it. You can grab it with tongs and dip in buckets. − − == Approximate Steps for Use == − − === Preparation === − # Pull out the machine − # Clean out welding tip with the pliers that have files on the outside of the jaws. − # Check inside if it's wired for MIG. There's a diagram on the inside of the case. This should not change but can. − ## The reel of metal wire size should match your recommended diameter. − ## Wire adjustment is much like the 3D printers' - it flips up and has a tension holder − # Also check the recommended settings for welding. You will need to know a letter and a number. − # Set the recommended settings on the front panel. − # Plug it in. − # Cut the wire tip using the pliers to the recommended length. − # Check that the gas pressure is above 500PSI. If it's below, press the button on the left wall that will tell Ron to order more gas. − ## Not sure if can use below 500PSI - I think we're fine as long as it outputs 20PSI? − # Adjust gas output on machine to 20PSI − # Attach the ground to either the table or the part, depending on what you're doing. − − === Use === − * Close the screens behind you. − * Check around periodically for stuff you set on fire. This thing puts out hot sparks. I set a rag on fire the first time I used it. I was confused why the authorizer had brought a smoldering rag for authorization - nope, that was me. − * You may want to brush the joints before welding. Be sure to pay attention to the labeling on the metal brush - steel only. − * It may be a good idea to tack both ends of the parts being welded. − * Make sure there's no crimps in the tube feeding the metal wire. It should be as straight as possible. − * Ideally you would weld at about a 45° angle. − * If welding something perpendicular, you're trying to make a puddle (bead) that equally touches both parts. You'll angle it towards the top piece slightly more. − * Yell "Welding" before starting. − * The machine has a duty cycle of 2 minutes for every 10. That means you can only use the machine for 2 minutes before taking a break to let it cool down. In practice you usually won't have a problem with this, but for longer, and multiple welds, pay attention to this. − − === When Done === − # Turn off gas. − # Pull trigger til the PSI reaches 0. − # Nice to cut off the extra wire you just fed in the above step. − # Unplug. − # Coil up everything and put back. − # Brush off the mess from the table like the fine, upstanding citizen you are. − # Put away anything else you got out, like metals, gloves, face mask. Line 69:
Line 24: − == List of Currently Authorized Users == − {| class="wikitable" border="1" − ! Authorized Member Keon Turner − ! Authorized By − |- − |Alejandro Drexler − |Ron Olson − |- − |Chris Agocs − |Ron Olson − |- − |Yousef Zaffarkhan − |Ron Olson − |- − |Andy Larkin − |Ron Olson − |- − |Samuel Sion − |Ron Olson − |- − |Lauren Svedman − |Ron Olson − |- − |Aaron Carlock − |Ron Olson − |- − |Greg Kudlacz − |Ron Olson − |- − |Daniel Maziarz − |Ron Olson − |- − |Connor Sullivan − |Tom Judge − |- − |Keith Couture − |Ron Olson − |- − |Jordan Montes − |Ron Olson − |- − |Ken Burkhardt − |Ron Olson − |- − |Sam Olendorf − |Ron Olson − |- − |Eugene Liokumovich − |Ron Olson − |- − |[[user:mkeith|Matt Keith]] − |Ron Olson − |- − |[[user:panchan99|Juan Ramos]] − |Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin − |- − |[[user:smash|Ashley Matrisciano]] − |Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin − |- − |[[user:smash|Burton Kent]] − |Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin − |- − |Brian Cuocci − |Ron Olson − |- − |Sam Paris − |Ron Olson − |} − − [[Category: Hot Metals]]
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Essentially "a hot melt glue gun for metals". It releases 75% argon / 25% CO2 gas as you weld to prevent oxidation of the metal. You're melting the metals you're joining, and adding a bead as well.
Essentially "a hot melt glue gun for metals". It releases 75% argon / 25% CO2 gas as you weld to prevent oxidation of the metal. You're melting the metals you're joining, and adding a bead as well.
For safety tips and a general operational overview, see the article on PS1's [[MIG welders]].
== Some Info ==
== Some Info ==
http://www.4x4review.com/lincoln-eletrics-weld-pak-3200-hd-mig-welder/
http://www.4x4review.com/lincoln-eletrics-weld-pak-3200-hd-mig-welder/