Post by grumpy on Feb 24, 2008 13:10:41 GMT 10
Moved from Tig
If you have made it this far,you are probably a novice looking for some start up info on stick or MMAW- Manual metal Arc Welding.That's the professional term.
It is important at the beginning to have an idea of what you wish to achieve in terms of the projects or work.Give us some info to work with What material ,how thick,what postion, flat butt joint or a corner fillet,that sort of thing .
That determination should be arrived at BEFORE you race out and purchase a welder. Obtaining a welding machine that can successfully perform the tasks that you envision for it will get you off to a good start. Without the benefit of experience you could be at the mercy of some less than honest salesman.
The people that make up this forum can and will help you with the information you need and help you ask those telling questions about brands ,fitness for purpose,warranty ,spare parts,repairs and after sales services.
Armed with advice and the the correct questions to ask you are in a far better position to buy the best machine to suit what you wish to do..
A stick electrode welding machine is capable of welding metal thicknesses down to to 1mm with correct settings and techniques.If you wish to weld thinner material try another process. The upper thickness will depend on the top amp limit of your machine -there's too much variance in whats machines there are available, for general comment here and now.
Stick welding machines for home use in Australia are manufactured in 10 amp or 15 amp input settings. Most homes are normally fitted with a 10 amp system with a few sporting 15 amp outlets for A/C and washing machine use. Filing the plug down on a 15 amp machine can result in an electrical fire and loss of your residence .15 Amp outlets must be fitted by a licensed electrician.
If there is further interest ,I can continue this .Please leave a comment or a question..Register,it costs nothing a join our little online community,learn a little and contribute a little.
We can all learn from one another,even our mistakes.You won' make mine and I won't make yours if we get the information out there for all to see. Don't be a lurker or a stranger.We need you and you need us.
grumpy
If you have made it this far,you are probably a novice looking for some start up info on stick or MMAW- Manual metal Arc Welding.That's the professional term.
It is important at the beginning to have an idea of what you wish to achieve in terms of the projects or work.Give us some info to work with What material ,how thick,what postion, flat butt joint or a corner fillet,that sort of thing .
That determination should be arrived at BEFORE you race out and purchase a welder. Obtaining a welding machine that can successfully perform the tasks that you envision for it will get you off to a good start. Without the benefit of experience you could be at the mercy of some less than honest salesman.
The people that make up this forum can and will help you with the information you need and help you ask those telling questions about brands ,fitness for purpose,warranty ,spare parts,repairs and after sales services.
Armed with advice and the the correct questions to ask you are in a far better position to buy the best machine to suit what you wish to do..
A stick electrode welding machine is capable of welding metal thicknesses down to to 1mm with correct settings and techniques.If you wish to weld thinner material try another process. The upper thickness will depend on the top amp limit of your machine -there's too much variance in whats machines there are available, for general comment here and now.
Stick welding machines for home use in Australia are manufactured in 10 amp or 15 amp input settings. Most homes are normally fitted with a 10 amp system with a few sporting 15 amp outlets for A/C and washing machine use. Filing the plug down on a 15 amp machine can result in an electrical fire and loss of your residence .15 Amp outlets must be fitted by a licensed electrician.
If there is further interest ,I can continue this .Please leave a comment or a question..Register,it costs nothing a join our little online community,learn a little and contribute a little.
We can all learn from one another,even our mistakes.You won' make mine and I won't make yours if we get the information out there for all to see. Don't be a lurker or a stranger.We need you and you need us.
grumpy