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== Safety == | == Safety == | ||
http://wiki.themakerstation.com/Shop_safety#Welding | http://wiki.themakerstation.com/Shop_safety#Welding | ||
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| + | Rules for welding: | ||
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| + | In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with: [[File:Image 14169.jpg | right | 300px]] | ||
| + | * Ventillation/exhaust fan | ||
| + | * Fire Extinguisher | ||
| + | * Welding curtain to keep everyone from being exposed to the bright arc flashes | ||
| + | * Welding helmet(auto-darkening are nice) with a #9 or darker shade | ||
| + | * Gloves and non-synthetic long sleeve clothes and all exposed skin to be covered up against UV. | ||
| + | * Cutting, Grinding, Wire Brushes: make sure cutting media is in good condition and avoid excessive pressure that could results in liberation of a grinding disc or wire from the brush. | ||
| + | ** Worn brushes or grinding wheels should be discarded immediately | ||
| + | ** Wear eye and face protection. Wear gloves | ||
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== Welding Machine == | == Welding Machine == | ||
| + | 90 Amp 120VAC Flux Core Welder (FCAW). (''we had to start somewhere and intend to upgrade when we can'') | ||
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| + | [[File:90A_FCAW.jpg | 500px]] | ||
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| + | [[File:FCAW_quick-start.png | 700px]] | ||
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| + | [[File:Welding.png | 900px]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:06, 14 July 2016
Safety
http://wiki.themakerstation.com/Shop_safety#Welding
Rules for welding:
In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with:
- Ventillation/exhaust fan
- Fire Extinguisher
- Welding curtain to keep everyone from being exposed to the bright arc flashes
- Welding helmet(auto-darkening are nice) with a #9 or darker shade
- Gloves and non-synthetic long sleeve clothes and all exposed skin to be covered up against UV.
- Cutting, Grinding, Wire Brushes: make sure cutting media is in good condition and avoid excessive pressure that could results in liberation of a grinding disc or wire from the brush.
- Worn brushes or grinding wheels should be discarded immediately
- Wear eye and face protection. Wear gloves
Welding Machine
90 Amp 120VAC Flux Core Welder (FCAW). (we had to start somewhere and intend to upgrade when we can)
