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|material=[[Welding Electrodes|welding electrodes]], [[steel]]<br>(or other compatible [[metals]])
|material=[[Welding Electrodes|welding electrodes]], [[steel]]<br>(or other compatible [[metals]])
|used with=[[Welding Helmets|welding helmets]], [[Welding Curtains|welding curtains]]
|used with=[[Welding Helmets|welding helmets]], [[Welding Curtains|welding curtains]]
|location=[[Location::Welding Area]]
|location=[[Location::Hot Metal Area]]
|status=needs a few more commissioning steps and [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/154 improvements]!
|status=working
|manual=''a bit similar, but NOT the same tool'':<br>[https://assets.einhell.com/manuals-pdf/900_422785/tc-ew-150.pdf Einhell.com]
|manual=''a bit similar, but NOT the same tool'':<br>[https://assets.einhell.com/manuals-pdf/900_422785/tc-ew-150.pdf Einhell.com]
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We have [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/154 improved] a simple old welding transformer as far as it was worth it.


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It can be used for [[SMAW]] ("stick" welding) after a [[Arc Welding Introduction|personal introduction]]!
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We are [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/154 currently improving] a donated welding transformer.
 
Once the necessary maintenance and documentation is done, it can be used for [[SMAW]] ("stick" welding) after a [[Arc Welding Introduction|personal introduction]]!


=== Settings ===
=== Settings ===

Latest revision as of 22:31, 12 June 2024

Unknown Welding Transformer

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Welding Transformer

Welding transformer.JPG
Synonyms: stick welder, arc welder, "welding machine";
DE: Elektrodenschweißgerät,
Lichtbogenschweißgerät, Schweißtrafo,
Schweißtransformator
Type: Welding Transformer
Material: welding electrodes, steel
(or other compatible metals)
Used with: welding helmets, welding curtains
Location: Hot Metal Area
Access Requirements: Arc Welding Introduction
Status: Working
Manual: a bit similar, but NOT the same tool:
Einhell.com
Tutors: Lukas
Johannes
Luzian
Marcel
Similar (More or Less): welding inverter



We have improved a simple old welding transformer as far as it was worth it.

It can be used for SMAW ("stick" welding) after a personal introduction!

Settings

turn the large knob...
...and see the resulting setting at the top (can be a bit difficult: just above 70 A in this photo)

The large tri-star knob on the front adjusts the current ("amps"). In general, you'll need higher current for thicker electrodes.

The approximate thickness range and currents are indicated by a yellow pointer at the top - take the time to find your optimum so you do not get stuck (insufficient current) or burn through thin workpieces (often a sign of excessive current)!