Hobart Handler 175 User Manual

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7-14. Troubleshooting – Waviness Of Bead
Waviness Of Bead – weld metal that is not parallel and does not cover
joint formed by base metal.
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Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Welding wire extends too far out of nozzle. Be sure welding wire extends not more than 1/2 in (13 mm) beyond nozzle.
Unsteady hand. Support hand on solid surface or use two hands.
7-15. Troubleshooting – Distortion
Distortion – contraction of weld metal during welding that forces
base metal to move.
Base metal moves
in the direction of
the weld bead.
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Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Excessive heat input. Use restraint (clamp) to hold base metal in position.
Make tack welds along joint before starting welding operation.
Select lower voltage range and/or reduce wire feed speed.
Increase travel speed.
Weld in small segments and allow cooling between welds.

Hobart Handler 175 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	230 V
Duty Cycle	30% at 130 A
Welding Processes	MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Input Current	20 A
Input Phase	Single-phase
Input Frequency	60 Hz
Welding Amperage Range	25 - 175 A
Wire Feed Speed Range	40 - 700 IPM
Wire Size Capacity	4 or 8 inch spools
Output Current Range	30-175A
Wire Size Range	0.023-0.045 in