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5-3. Weld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model
Welding Guide for 230 Volt
Settings are approximate. Adjust as required. Thicker materials can be welded
using proper technique, joint preparation and multiple passes.
Material
Wire Type
Suggested
Diameter
Being
and
Shielding Gas
of Wire
24 ga. 20 ga.
Welded
Polarity Setting
20−30 CFH Flow Rate
.024 in. .036 in.
Being Used
(0.6 mm) (0.8 mm)
Flux Cored
.030” (0.8 mm)
~~
E71T−11
(DCEN)
.035” (0.9 mm)
~~
.045” (1.2 mm) ~ ~
Solid Wire
.024” (0.6 mm) 1 / 30 1 / 35
ER70S−6
(DCEP)
.030” (0.8 mm) ~ 1 / 30
.035” (0.9 mm)
~~
Solid Wire .024” (0.6 mm) ~ ~
ER70S−6
(DCEP)
.030” (0.8 mm) ~ ~
.035” (0.9 mm)
~~
.024” (0.6 mm)
~~
Stainless
Stainless
Steel Steel
.030” (0.8 mm)
~~
(DCEP)
.035” (0.9 mm)
~~
Aluminum**
.030” (0.8 mm)
~~
(DCEP)
.035” (0.9 mm) ~ ~
Match feedroll groove to diameter of wire being used.
Set Tension Knob Setting to 3 at start.
Adjust tension per instructions in the manual.
*Multiple passes required. **Aluminum wire is soft so feedability is not as good.
Steel
Steel
Steel
100% Argon**
Aluminum
No shielding gas required
Good for windy or
outdoor applications.
C
25
Gas Mixture
75% Argon / 25% CO
2
Produces less spatter.
Better appearance.
100% CO
2
Tri−Mix
90% He / 7.5% Ar / 2.5% CO
2
CAUTION! Do not change Voltage switch position
while welding. See owners manual for
more information.