70 HF ® WELDSKILL INVERTER ARC WELDING MACHINE Operating Manual Version No: AA Operating Features: Issue Date: April 23, 2008 170 AMP Manual No.
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! WARNINGS Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing, operating, or servicing the equipment. While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer's best judgement, the Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use. Weldskill 170 HF Inverter Arc Welder Instruction Manual Number 0-5070 for: Part Number W1003001 Published by: Thermadyne Industries, Inc. 82 Benning Street West Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 03784 (603) 298-5711 www.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .................................... 1-1 1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS .................................................................. 1-5 1.03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................... 1-6 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ...................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 OF CONTENTS (continued) Arc LengthTABLE ...................................................................................................... 4-8 Rate of Travel ................................................................................................. 4-8 Making Welded Joints .................................................................................... 4-9 Distortion .........................................................................
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WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER SECTION 1: ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ! WARNING PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT LOSE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ OPERATING/INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields recommended. WARNING 3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare; warn others not to watch the arc. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage hearing. 4. Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (wool and leather) and foot protection. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER WARNING FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health. Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health. 1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breath the fumes. 2. If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases. 3. If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator. 4.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder. 5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and associated parts in good condition. 6. Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. 7. Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use. 8.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following procedures. WARNING STEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT COOLANT can burn face, eyes, and skin. The coolant in the radiator can be very hot and under pressure. 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. 3. Do not coil or drape cable around the body. 4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from body as practical. 1.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 1.03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Address: CIGWELD 71 Gower St, Preston Victoria 3072 Australia Description of equipment: Welding Equipment (MMAW, GTAW) including, but not limited to CIGWELD Weldskill 170 HF and associated accessories. Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts used to manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.01 How To Use This Manual 2.02 Equipment Identification This Owner’s Manual applies to just specification or part numbers listed on page i. The unit’s identification number (specification or part number), model, and serial number usually appear on a nameplate attached to the control panel. In some cases, the nameplate may be attached to the rear panel.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 2.04 Symbol Chart Note that only some of these symbols will appear on your model. On Single Phase Wire Feed Function Off Three Phase Wire Feed Towards Workpiece With Output Voltage Off.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 2.05 Description 2.07 Packaged Items Weldskill 170 HF • 170 HF Inverter Power Source This compact heavy duty, inverter welding machine has infinitely adjustable welding current from 5 to 170 amps. It runs standard general purpose 2.5mm electrodes for light gauge work, generally less than 3.0mm thick, and 3.2mm or 4.0mm electrodes for heavier material.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 2.10 Specifications Description Weldskill 170 HF Inverter Power Source Part Number W1003000 Cooling Fan Cooled Welder Type Inverter Power Source with High Frequency Welding Power Source Mass 7.5kg Dimensions L 380mm x W 130 x H 255 Manufactured to Australian Standard AS60974.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER SECTION 3: INSTALLATION 3.01 Environment These units are designed for use in environments with increased hazard of electric shock. A. Examples of environments with increased hazard of electric shock are: H. Precautions must be taken against the power source toppling over. The power source must be located on a suitable horizontal surface in the upright position when in use. 3.03 Ventilation 1.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 3.05 High Frequency Introduction The importance of correct installation of high frequency welding equipment cannot be overemphasized. Interference due to high frequency initiated or stabilized arc is almost invariably traced to improper installation. The following information is intended as a guide for personnel installing high frequency welding machines. ! WARNING: EXPLOSIVES The high frequency section of this machine has an output similar to a radio transmitter.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 3. Computer and other control equipment. 4. Safety critical equipment, e.g. guarding of industrial equipment. 5. The health of people around, e.g. the use of pacemakers and hearing aids. 6. Equipment used for calibration and measurement. 7. The time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out. 8.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 3.06 Setup For Manual Arc Welding ! WARNING Before connecting the work clamp to the work and inserting the electrode in the electrode holder make sure the Mains power supply is switched off. CAUTION Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Power Source.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 3.07 Setup For TIG Welding ! WARNING Before connecting the work clamp to the work and inserting the electrode in the TIG torch make sure the Mains power supply is switched off. CAUTION Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Power Source.
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WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER SECTION 4: OPERATION 4.01 Overview Conventional operating procedures apply when using the Welding Power Source, i.e. connect work lead directly to workpiece and electrode lead is used to hold electrode. The welding current range values should be used as a guide only.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.03 Front Panel Functions Refer to Figure 4-1 on the previous page. A. Power ON Indicator The Power ON Indicator illuminates when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position and the correct mains voltage is present. B. Over Heat Indicator The welding power source is protected by a self resetting thermostat. The indicator will illuminate if the duty cycle of the power source has been exceeded.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.04 Arc Welding Electrodes 4.05 Types of Electrodes Metal arc welding electrodes consist of a core wire surrounded by a flux coating. The flux coating is applied to the core wire by an extrusion process. Arc Welding electrodes are classified into a number of groups depending on their applications. There are a great number of electrodes used for specialised industrial purposes which are not of particular interest for everyday general work.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.06 Electrode Selection Chart Description Satincraft 13 Ferrocraft 12XP Speedex 12 Speedex 13 Ferrocraft 16TXP Satincrome 308L-17 Satincrome 309Mo17 Satincrome 316L-17 Weldall Castcraft 55 Castcraft 100 4-4 Diameter 2.5mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2.0mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2.5mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 2.5/3.2mm 4.0mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 2.5/3.2mm 4.0mm 2.5mm 3.2mm 2.5/3.2mm 4.0mm 3.2mm 4.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.07 Size of Electrode The electrode size is determined by the thickness of metals being joined and can also be governed by the type of welding machine available. Small welding machines will only provide sufficient current (amperage) to run the smaller size electrodes. For thin sections, it is necessary to use smaller electrodes otherwise the arc may burn holes through the job. A little practice will soon establish the most suitable electrode for a given application. 4.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.12 Welding Position The electrodes dealt with in this publication can be used in most positions, i.e. they are suitable for welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Numerous applications call for welds to be made in positions intermediate between these. Some of the common types of welds are shown in Figures 4-2 through 4-9.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.13 Joint Preparations In many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sections without any special preparation. For heavier sections and for repair work on castings, etc., it will be necessary to cut or grind an angle between the pieces being joined to ensure proper penetration of the weld metal and to produce sound joints. In general, surfaces being welded should be clean and free of rust, scale, dirt, grease, etc. Slag should be removed from oxy-cut surfaces.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.14 Arc Welding Technique A Word to Beginners For those who have not yet done any welding, the simplest way to commence is to run beads on a piece of scrap plate. Use mild steel plate about 6.0mm thick and a 3.2mm electrode. Clean any paint, loose scale or grease off the plate and set it firmly on the work bench so that welding can be carried out in the downhand position.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.19 Making Welded Joints Having attained some skill in the handling of an electrode, you will be ready to go on to make up welded joints. A. Butt Welds Set up two plates with their edges parallel, as shown in Figure 4-12, allowing 1.6mm to 2.4mm gap between them and tack weld at both ends. This is to prevent contraction stresses from the cooling weld metal pulling the plates out of alignment. Plates thicker than 6.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER C. Vertical Welds 1. Vertical Up Tack weld a three feet length of angle iron to your work bench in an upright position. Use a 3.2mm Ferrocraft 21 electrode and set the current at 100 amps. Make yourself comfortable on a seat in front of the job and strike the arc in the corner of the fillet. The electrode needs to be about 10° from the horizontal to enable a good bead to be deposited. Refer Figure 4-16. Use a short arc, and do not attempt to weave on the first run.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.20 Distortion Distortion in some degree is present in all forms of welding. In many cases it is so small that it is barely perceptible, but in other cases allowance has to be made before welding commences for the distortion that will subsequently occur. The study of distortion is so complex that only a brief outline can be attempted hear.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER D. Presetting It is possible in some cases to tell from past experience or to find by trial and error (or less frequently, to calculate) how much distortion will take place in a given welded structure. By correct presetting of the components to be welded, constructional stresses can be made to pull the parts into correct alignment. A simple example is shown in Figure 4-22. Art # A-07710 Figure 4-25: Welding sequence E.
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 4.23 TIG Welding Filler Rods Comweld Rod LW1 LW1-6 Supersteel CrMo1 CrMo2 Aust Std R4 R6 R2 RB2 RB3 AWS Std ER70S-4 ER70S-6 ER70S-2 ER80S-B2 ER90S-B3 Part No. 1.6mm 321411 321417 321370 - Part No. 2.4mm 321412 321418 321373 321379 321383 Part No. 3.2mm - 308L 309L 316L R308L R309L R316L ER308L ER309L ER316L 321406 321403 321400 321407 321404 321401 - Type/Application For mild-medium strength steels.
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WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER SECTION 5: SERVICE 5.01 Routine Maintenance & Inspection ! WARNING There are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this product. Do not attempt to open or repair unless you are a qualified electrical tradesperson. Disconnect the Welding Power Source from the Mains Supply Voltage before disassembling.
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WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER Lack of fusion caused by dirt, electrode angle incorrect, rate of travel too high Art # A-05867_AB Lack of inter-run fusion Lack of side fusion, scale dirt, small electrode, amperage too low Lack of root fusion Figure 5-2: Example of Lack of Fusion Description Possible Cause Remedy 5 A groove has been formed in the A Welding current is too high. A Reduce welding current base metal adjacent to the toe of a weld and has not been filled by the weld metal (undercut).
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER Description 6 Non-metallic particles are trapped in the weld metal (slag inclusion) Possible Cause Remedy A Non-metallic particles may A If bad undercut is be trapped in undercut from present, clean slag out previous run and cover with a run from a smaller diameter electrode B Joint preparation too B Allow for adequate restricted penetration and room for cleaning out the slag C Irregular deposits allow slag C If very bad, chip or grind to be trapped out irregularities D Use smalle
WELDSKILL 170 HF INVERTER 5.06 Welding Power Source Problems Description Possible Cause Remedy 1 The welding arc cannot be established A. The Primary supply voltage has not been switched ON B. The Welding Power Source switch is switched OFF C. Loose connections internally A. Switch ON the Primary supply voltage B. Switch ON the Welding Power Source C.
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CIGWELD LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY: CIGWELD, A Thermadyne Company, hereafter, “CIGWELD” warrants to customers of its authorized distributors hereafter “Purchaser” that its products will be free of defects in workmanship or material.
Terms of Warranty – 2007 1. The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth) and similar State Territory legislation relating to the supply of goods and services, protects consumers’ interests by ensuring that consumers are entitled in certain situations to the benefit of various conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies (including warranties as to merchantability and fitness for purpose) associated with the supply of goods and services.
Warranty Schedule – 2007 These warranty periods relate to the warranty conditions in clause 2. All warranty periods are from date of sale from the Accredited Distributor of the equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the warranty period extend more than the time stated plus one year from the date CIGWELD delivered the product to the Accredited Distributor. Unless otherwise stated the warranty period includes parts and labour.
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