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5-3. Weld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model
Welding Guide
Settings are approximate. Adjust as required. Thicker materials can be welded
using proper technique, joint preparation, and multiple passes.
Match feedroll groove to diameter of wire being used.
Set Tension Knob Setting to 3 at Start.
Adjust tension per instructions in the manual.
**Aluminum wire is relatively soft so feedability is not as good. Make sure that hub tension is not too tight and
CAUTION!
Do not change Voltage Switch
Knob position while welding.
Wire Type,
and
Polarity Setting
Flux Core
E71T −11
(DCEN)
Solid Wire
ER70S−6
(DCEP)
Solid Wire
ER70S−6
(DCEP)
Stainless
Steel
(DCEP)
Aluminum**
(DCEP)
Material
Being
Welded
Stainless
Steel
Aluminum
Suggested
Shielding Gas
20−30 cfh Flow Rate
Tri−Mix
90% He/7.5% Ar/2.5% CO2
100% Argon**
100% CO2
No Shielding Gas Required
Good for Windy or
Outdoor Applications
C25 Gas Mixture
75% Argon / 25% CO2
Produces less Spatter
Better
Appearance
Diameter
of Wire
Being Used
.030” (0.8 mm)
.035” (0.9 mm)
.045” (1.2 mm)
.024” (0.6 mm)
.030” (0.8 mm)
.035” (0.9 mm)
.024” (0.6 mm)
.030” (0.8 mm)
.035” (0.9 mm)
.024” (0.6 mm)
.030” (0.8 mm)
.035” (0.9 mm)
.030” (0.8 mm)
.035” (0.9 mm)
Steel