MIG Welding User Guide - Revision history

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REFERENCE

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	* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)		* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)
	* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)		* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)
	* Lincoln 350MP User Manual ~~(https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im859.pdf)~~		* [[:File:350mp_manual.pdf\| Lincoln 350MP User Manual ]]
	* MIG welding settings chart (https://weldguru.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-selection-settings-chart-large.jpg)		* MIG welding settings chart (https://weldguru.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-selection-settings-chart-large.jpg)
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	The MIG welder is used for fusing steel and aluminum. We have Lincoln 350MP MIG welders.		The MIG welder is used for fusing steel and aluminum. We have Lincoln 350MP MIG welders.
			[[File:Lincoln 350MP.jpg\|thumb]]


	~~[[File:Millermatic 211 Stick and MIG Welder.png]]~~

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	* Lincoln 350MP User Manual (https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im859.pdf)		* Lincoln 350MP User Manual (https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im859.pdf)
	* MIG welding settings chart (https://weldguru.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-selection-settings-chart-large.jpg)		* MIG welding settings chart (https://weldguru.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-selection-settings-chart-large.jpg)
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Aspontarelli at 13:09, 27 July 2023

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	* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)		* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)
	* Lincoln 350MP User Manual (https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im859.pdf)		* Lincoln 350MP User Manual (https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im859.pdf)
			* MIG welding settings chart (https://weldguru.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-selection-settings-chart-large.jpg)

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Aspontarelli at 17:31, 17 August 2022

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	= GENERAL =		= GENERAL =

	The MIG welder is used for fusing steel.		The MIG welder is used for fusing steel and aluminum. We have Lincoln 350MP MIG welders.

	~~We have a Millermatic 211 MIG welder.~~

	[[File:Millermatic 211 Stick and MIG Welder.png]]		[[File:Millermatic 211 Stick and MIG Welder.png]]
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	* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)		* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)
	* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)		* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)
			* Lincoln 350MP User Manual (https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im859.pdf)

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Aspontarelli at 10:38, 13 April 2022

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	UG 130-03, Rev. 1		UG 130-03, Rev. 2
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	2/4/~~2021~~		4/13/2022
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 # Turn off welder
 # Close gas bottle
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			# Power on welder.
			# Open MIG gas bottle and ensure correct flow rate at the regulator.
			# Set wire speed to Automatic for 0.030" wire, as this is the wire diameter that should be loaded.
			# Set voltage dial according to the material thickness being welded.
			# Connect ground clamp to workpiece or work surface.
			# Ensure proper PPE is in use and safe surroundings.
			# Weld
			# When finished, store welding cables properly
			# Turn off welder
			# Close gas bottle

	'''For general instruction, see Stick Welding Guide UG 130-02'''[File:https://vector-space.org/wiki/Stick_Welding_User_Guide]		'''For general instruction, see Stick Welding Guide UG 130-02'''[File:https://vector-space.org/wiki/Stick_Welding_User_Guide]

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SAFETY

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	* ~~Always wear~~ approved ~~face shield while operating the welder.~~		* Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter lenses to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching.
	* Wear a ~~welder helmet that fits your head, face and neck comfortably. It should cover the top~~ of ~~your head down~~ to ~~where~~ your ~~head~~ and ~~neck meet. Those with a mask that lifts are helpful because they let you take a peek at your work, but you may want an auto-darkening helmet too that comes with shields designed for different jobs~~.		* Wear approved welding gloves and jacket.
	* Wear approved ~~welder’s~~ gloves and jacket.		* Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.
	* Wear ~~dry~~, ~~hole~~-~~free insulating gloves~~ and ~~body~~ protection.
	* Before operating equipment, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.		* Before operating equipment, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
	* Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
	* Closed toe shoes are required when working in a shop area.		* Closed toe shoes are required when working in a shop area.
	* Turn off all equipment when not in use.		* Turn off all equipment when not in use.
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	* Do not drape cables over your body.		* Do not drape cables over your body.
	* Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece or worktable as near the weld as practical.		* Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece or worktable as near the weld as practical.
	* Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent contact with any metal object.
	* Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any single weld output terminal.		* Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any single weld output terminal.
	* Do not touch hot parts bare handed.		* Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
	* Allow cooling period before working on gun or torch.		* Allow cooling period before working on gun or torch.
	* To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
	* Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.		* Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.
	* Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.		* Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.
	* Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.		* Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.
	* Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter lenses to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching.		* Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
	* Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
	* Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
	* Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.

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	* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)		* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)
	* MIG welding basics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)		* MIG welding basics video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)

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Aspontarelli: /* REFERENCE */

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	* ~~The~~ Millermatic 211 is both a stick welder and a MIG welder, see Stick Welding Guide UG 130-02 [File:https://vector-space.org/wiki/Stick_Welding_User_Guide] and Maintenance Guide MT 130-02 [File:https://vector-space.org/wiki/Stick_welding_maintenance_and_specifications]		* Millermatic 211 Manual (https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf)
	* https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o239988d_mil.pdf		* MIG welding basics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc)
	* ~~YouTube video - Stickl Welding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_K9-kB6HRk~~
	* https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/five-steps-to-improving-your-stick-welding~~-technique~~
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62lm7FGhNc ~~MIG welding basics]~~

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