Unknown Welding Transformer

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Unknown Welding Transformer

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Welding Transformer

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


This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is also tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!

Task comment Status
Name the tool: nothing specific written on the case "done"/impossible
Take a picture - done
Find the manual as PDF Lukas: only possible if we find out the name - not the correct one, but good to read: similar simple Einhell welder done
Documentation this page could use some love, e.g. pictures of how to set things up & adjust current; settings range pending
Print QR-Code use the wikicrawler done
Introduction Arc Welding Introduction done
Security Check to be done or witnessed by a manager done
Test Lukas done
tool's name, owner and approx. value provide to Patrick for inventorization done
Last step: make it available physically and in the wiki - then delete this template pending


We are currently improving a donated welding transformer.

Once the necessary maintenance and documentation is done, 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)!