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Learn to Weld.................................................................................................................2
Arc Welding Circuit....................................................................................................2
Self-Shielded FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding)..........................................................3
GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) ..............................................................................3
Process Selection......................................................................................................4
For GMAW (MIG) Process..................................................................................4
For FCAW (Innershield) Process........................................................................4
Common Metals..................................................................................................4
Joint Types and Positions .........................................................................................4
Butt Joints...........................................................................................................4
Penetration .........................................................................................................5
Fillet Joints..........................................................................................................5
Welding In The Vertical Position ...............................................................................5
Vertical-up And Overhead Welding ....................................................................5
Vertical-down Welding........................................................................................6
Machine Set Up For The Self-Shielded FCAW Process ...........................................6
Welding Techniques For The Self-Shielded FCAW Process ....................................6
1. The Correct Welding Position.........................................................................6
2. The Correct Way To Strike An Arc .................................................................7
3. The Correct Contact Tip To Work Distance....................................................7
4. The Correct Welding Speed (Travel Speed)...................................................7
Helpful Hints..............................................................................................................8
Practice .....................................................................................................................8
Machine Set Up For The GMAW (MIG) Process ......................................................9
Weld Techniques For The GMAW (MIG) Process ....................................................9
1. The Correct Welding Position.........................................................................9
2. The Correct Way To Strike An Arc .................................................................9
3. The Correct (CTWD) Contact Tip To Work Distance....................................10
4. The Correct Welding Speed ........................................................................10
Helpful Hints............................................................................................................10
Practice ...................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting Welds ..............................................................................................11