Arc Welding Introduction

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This is the content required for an introduction to our welding transformer - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's <MANUAL>.

Safety

Dangers

extreme heat
very bright arc
- light damages eyes
- UV radiation burns exposed skin
splattering molten metal
exposed electricity (how bad? max 60 V, 100+ A)
toxic fumes (ozone, flux, ..?)
- galvanized steel (verzinkter Stahl) generates ????

Precautions

wear proper personal protection:
- welding helmet
- welding jacket
- welding gloves
- cotton pants - synthetics could melt!
immediately stop if anything seems to be wrong with the welding helmet
grind away any surface coatings (e.g. galvanization, paint) before welding, they would generate harmful fumes or at least obstruct your weld
take care of good ventilation - our welding enclosure is open at the top but that might not be enough for long sessions

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

set up your work in the welding enclosure
- red curtain far away
- close gaps, e.g. with spring clamps (long-term solution needed!)
- bring a light with you, if necessary
try striking an arc and depositing metal on a scrap piece (e.g. in the shape of your initials)
joining two pieces(?)

Work in Progress

More stuff that might help with this introduction:

http://weldguru.com/welding-electrode/ selection chart, viel Werbung
https://www.werkzeug-news.de/Forum/ftopic8094.html Strom-Gefahr beim Schweißen?
https://www.bghm.de/arbeitsschuetzer/fachinformationen/schweissen-und-verwandte-verfahren/verfahren-und-geraete/
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