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+ | ====== FACHOWIEC® Welder' | ||
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+ | Webpage: https:// | ||
+ | Manual: https:// | ||
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====== Basic setup ====== | ====== Basic setup ====== | ||
This is setup that is frequently used and consumables should be stocked in relatively high quantities. | This is setup that is frequently used and consumables should be stocked in relatively high quantities. | ||
- | **Torch**: SR-17\\ | + | **Torch**: SR-26\\ |
- | **Electrodes**: | + | **Electrodes**: |
**Filler rod**: W4Si1/ | **Filler rod**: W4Si1/ | ||
**Torch cups**: 54N14 / 54N16 + 1.6 mm SR17 gas lenses\\ | **Torch cups**: 54N14 / 54N16 + 1.6 mm SR17 gas lenses\\ | ||
**Argon gas**: main 40L argon gas cylinder + 8L reserve / portable tank | **Argon gas**: main 40L argon gas cylinder + 8L reserve / portable tank | ||
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+ | <WRAP important> | ||
+ | ⊕ and ⊖ labels for welding cable connectors on the front panel refer to polarity for MMA (+ for stick, - for ground). For TIG welding they' | ||
+ | </ | ||
====== Extended setup ====== | ====== Extended setup ====== | ||
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====== In stock ======= | ====== In stock ======= | ||
- | Gold 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 electrodes (do not buy - replaced by blue WL20)\\ | + | Gold 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 electrodes (do not buy - replaced by blue WL20 2% Lanthanated)\\ |
10 x 308LSi 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding stainless steel\\ | 10 x 308LSi 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding stainless steel\\ | ||
- | 10 x AlMg5 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding aluminum | + | 10 x AlMg5 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding aluminum\\ |
10 x CuSi3 2.0 mm TIG rod for TIG brazing | 10 x CuSi3 2.0 mm TIG rod for TIG brazing | ||
====== Where to buy ====== | ====== Where to buy ====== | ||
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
- | [[http:// | + | Gases: |
+ | Ask pl0myk for help, he onows what to do. | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | Other options: any other gas dealer. | ||
====== Links ====== | ====== Links ====== | ||
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* Make sure the welder is set to TIG, not MMA when you start welding | * Make sure the welder is set to TIG, not MMA when you start welding | ||
* Wear long-sleeved clothes when welding, otherwise you might get an unpleasant sunburn. There' | * Wear long-sleeved clothes when welding, otherwise you might get an unpleasant sunburn. There' | ||
- | * Don't weld galvanized steel (blacha ocynkowana)! The fumes are toxic and it's difficult | + | * Don't weld galvanized steel (blacha ocynkowana)! The fumes are toxic and doesn't produce good welds. If you really need to you can file the zinc coating off. Leave at least 1cm between the weld and any of the coating. |
+ | * If the weld comes out dirty and splattery, make sure the valve for the argon gas cylinder is open. The regulator should show about 6 l/min when the torch " | ||
* 90 Amps is a good starting setting for welding - if you don't know what current you need for your project, you can start with that and adjust based on results. | * 90 Amps is a good starting setting for welding - if you don't know what current you need for your project, you can start with that and adjust based on results. | ||
* As a rule of thumb, the electrode should be sticking out from the ceramic cup by about half of the diameter of the cup's opening. | * As a rule of thumb, the electrode should be sticking out from the ceramic cup by about half of the diameter of the cup's opening. | ||
+ | * While welding, keep the electrode as close to the material as you can without dipping it into the puddle. 3mm distance is alright. | ||
+ | * If you just finished welding a part it might still be very hot even if it's not glowing anymore. If you touch it with your bare hand you might burn yourself | ||
====== Keywords ====== | ====== Keywords ====== | ||
Some of the pages are sometimes hard to find, here's some relevant keywords: spawanie, spawarka, welder, argon | Some of the pages are sometimes hard to find, here's some relevant keywords: spawanie, spawarka, welder, argon |
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