This is generally done with some sort of wire brush, grinder, or even better, a grinder with a wire wheel. That being said, welding can be a fun and exciting way to make things out of metal and after a bit of practice, there is endless potential to make some really cool stuff, so lets get started!Īlthough FCAW is known for being a process that can get away with welding dirty metal, it is still important to clean the area of the metal you plan on welding. Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) is known to generate lots of sparks that can easily burn any unprotected areas of your body, so cover up! These sparks can also easily start a fire so any flammable materials should be kept at a reasonable distance from the welding area. It also really helps if you have long pants and close-toed shoes. This includes, but is not limited to: safety glasses, leather welding jacket, welding gloves, and of course, the welding mask (also known as a welding hood). This is why you should always use the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) while working on your welding project. you guessed it, SAFETY! Not only is the electricity required for arc welding extremely hot, but it also generates dangerous UV light that can easily damage your eyes if you look directly at it. The first and most important thing to consider while using this machine is. Cold contactor safety feature keeps welding wire electrically cold until the gun trigger is pressedįor more information in regards to this particular welder, please read the operator's manual: HERE.Plugs into household 115V, 20 amp outlet.Welds mild steel with a gasless, flux core wire electrode.Here are some Weld Pack HD product specifications provided by Lincoln Electric: Although there are several limitations as to what you can get away with welding on this machine, it is a great welder for beginners and is perfect for doing non-structural, ornamental welding. This machine is one of the most basic welders available on the market today and is known for being both user-friendly and cost efficient.
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Hello and welcome to the SLO Makerspace guide to Flux Cored Arc Welding! This Instructable is intended to teach you how to use the Lincoln Weld Pak HD flux cored arc welder.
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