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Lincoln Electric INNERSHIELD Series User Manual

Lincoln Electric INNERSHIELD Series
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INNERSHIELD
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Welding Guide
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Lincoln Electric INNERSHIELD Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
SeriesINNERSHIELD
Welding ProcessFCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
Shielding GasSelf-Shielded (No external gas required)
PolarityDCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative)
Product TypeFlux-Cored Wire
AWS ClassificationE71T-11, E71T-GS
Diameter0.030 in. (0.8 mm), 0.035 in. (0.9 mm), 0.045 in. (1.1 mm)
Spool Sizes1 lb, 2 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb
ApplicationsGeneral Fabrication

Summary

Safety Precautions

Proposition 65 Warnings

Warnings about chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.

General Safety Precautions

General safety advice for welding operations, emphasizing qualified personnel and reading manuals.

Safety Precautions

Engine-Powered Equipment Safety

Safety guidelines for operating and maintaining engine-powered welding equipment.

Safety Precautions

Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)

Information on potential dangers of EMF and procedures to minimize exposure during welding.

Electric Shock Hazards

Safety measures to prevent electric shock, including proper insulation and dry conditions.

Safety Precautions

Electric Shock Safety (Continued)

Additional safety precautions for preventing electric shock in hazardous conditions.

Arc Rays and Burns

Protective measures against arc rays, including eye and skin protection.

Safety Precautions

Fumes and Gases

Hazards associated with welding fumes and gases and necessary precautions for ventilation and respiratory protection.

Welding Sparks and Fire Hazards

Risks of fire and explosion from welding sparks and measures to prevent them.

Safety Precautions

Welding Sparks and Fire Hazards (Continued)

Further precautions regarding sparks, work cable connections, and fire prevention.

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and positioning of compressed gas cylinders to prevent explosions.

Safety Precautions

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety (Continued)

Continued safety instructions for compressed gas cylinders, including valve protection and reading instructions.

Electrically Powered Equipment Safety

Safety measures for electrically powered equipment, including power disconnection and grounding.

Introduction to Innershield

The Innershield Process

Explanation of the Innershield arc welding process using continuously fed tubular wire with internal shielding agents.

Product Advantages

Key Features

Key features of Innershield, including wind resistance, no gas bottles, and stiff wire.

Advantages Over Other Processes

Benefits compared to gas-shielded and stick welding, focusing on cost and efficiency.

Product Limitations

Application and Thickness Limits

Limits on seismic applications, thickness, single-pass, and electrode exposure.

Material and Process Considerations

Limitations on intermixing, tack welding, aging, and arc gouging.

Innershield Guns

Selecting the Proper Gun

Guide to selecting the appropriate Innershield gun based on amperage, duty cycle, and wire size.

Welding Preparations

Prepare the Work

Instructions for cleaning the weld joint and preparing the work area for welding.

Optimizing Feeding

Tips for ensuring proper wire feeding, including cable handling and maintenance.

Welding Techniques

CTWD and Wire Feeding

Setting Contact Tip to Work Distance and optimizing wire feeding for optimal welds.

Core Welding Parameters

Setting WFS, starting arc, voltage, and travel speed for effective welding.

Application Techniques

Handling fitup, drag angle, wire angles, and vertical welding methods.

Specialized Wire Usage

Guidelines for working with NS-3M wire and specific techniques.

Operating Guide

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common welding problems like porosity, convex beads, spatter, and poor penetration.

Operating Guide

Minimizing Arc Blow and Stubbing

Techniques to prevent arc blow and stubbing during welding operations.

Effect of Operating Variables

How changes in arc voltage and wire feed speed affect weld quality and appearance.

Operating Guide

Travel Speed and CTWD Effects

Impact of travel speed and CTWD variations on welding current, arc voltage, and bead characteristics.

Welder Qualification Test

Steps and conditions for performing welder qualification tests, including preheat and aging.

Storing Innershield Electrodes

General Storage Recommendations

Guidelines for storing Innershield electrodes in unopened packages to maintain quality and prevent moisture.

Storing Innershield Electrodes

Low Hydrogen Electrode Storage

Specific storage requirements for Innershield electrodes with stricter hydrogen control, including packaging.

NR-211-MP Welding Procedures

Horizontal, Vertical Down, Overhead Procedures

Welding parameters for NR-211-MP on 14 GA and 10 GA plate for various positions.

Horizontal, Vertical Down, Overhead Procedures (Cont'd)

Welding parameters for NR-211-MP on 16 GA and 12 GA plate for various positions.

NR-232 .068" Welding Procedures

Vertical Up & Overhead Butt Welds – Open Root

Procedures for NR-232 .068" in vertical up and overhead butt welds with open root.

Flat & Horizontal Fillet Welds

Procedures for NR-232 .068" in flat and horizontal fillet welds on various plate sizes.

NR-232 .068" Welding Procedures

All Position Fillet Welds

Welding parameters for NR-232 .068" in all position fillet welds for different leg sizes.

Vertical Up & Overhead Butt Welds – Steel Backup

Procedures for NR-232 .068" in vertical up and overhead butt welds with steel backup.

NR-232 .068" Welding Procedures

Flat & Horizontal Butt Welds

Procedures for NR-232 .068" in flat and horizontal butt welds for various plate sizes and passes.

NR-232 .072" Welding Procedures

All Position Fillet Welds

Welding parameters for NR-232 .072" in all position fillet welds for different plate and leg sizes.

Vertical Up & Overhead Butt Welds – Open Root

Procedures for NR-232 .072" in vertical up and overhead butt welds with open root.

NR-232 .072" Welding Procedures

Vertical Up & Overhead Butt Welds – Steel Backup

Procedures for NR-232 .072" in vertical up and overhead butt welds with steel backup.

Flat & Horizontal Fillet Welds

Welding parameters for NR-232 .072" in flat and horizontal fillet welds.

NR-232 .072" Welding Procedures

Flat & Horizontal Butt Welds

Procedures for NR-232 .072" in flat and horizontal butt welds for various plate sizes and passes.

NR-232 5/64" Welding Procedures

All Position Fillet Welds

Welding parameters for NR-232 5/64" in all position fillet welds.

Flat & Horizontal Fillet Welds

Procedures for NR-232 5/64" in flat and horizontal fillet welds.

NR-232 5/64" Welding Procedures

Flat & Horizontal Butt Welds

Procedures for NR-232 5/64" in flat and horizontal butt welds.

Vertical Up Butt Welds – Open Root

Procedures for NR-232 5/64" in vertical up butt welds with open root.

NR-232 5/64" Welding Procedures

Vertical Up & Overhead Butt Welds – Steel Backup

Procedures for NR-232 5/64" in vertical up and overhead butt welds with steel backup.

Operating Parameters

Early Innershield Wires

Operating parameters for .120", 5/32", 3/32" NR-1, NR-5, NR-131, NR-152 electrodes.

NR-200 Series Wires

Operating parameters for NR-202, NR-203MP, NR-203 Ni, NR-207 electrodes.

Operating Parameters

NR-211-MP & NR-212 Wires

Operating parameters for NR-211-MP and NR-212 electrodes across various sizes.

Operating Parameters

NR-232, NR-305, NR-311 Wires

Operating parameters for NR-232, NR-305, and NR-311 electrodes across various sizes.

Operating Parameters

NS-3M Wires

Operating parameters for NS-3M Innershield wires, including various sizes and types.

Operating Procedures

General Procedure Guidelines

General guidelines for operating procedures, emphasizing parameter adjustments and contacting distributors.

Innershield Gun Parts

Parts for K126 and K206 Guns

Drawings and part numbers for components of K126 and K206 Innershield guns.

Innershield Gun Parts

Parts for K115, K116, K289 Guns

Drawings and part numbers for components of K115, K116, and K289 Innershield guns.

Contact Tip and Gun Tube Part Numbers

Part numbers for contact tips and gun tubes for various Innershield gun models.

Lincoln Welding School

Welding Training Information

Details about Lincoln Electric's welding school, including contact information and course offerings.

Specialized Welding Courses

List of specialized welding courses offered, including pipe welding, fillet tests, and inspector courses.

Notes

General Notes

A section for general notes or remarks.

Test Results

Test Result Information

Information regarding test results for mechanical properties, composition, and hydrogen levels.

Customer Assistance Policy

Policy on Customer Support

Lincoln Electric's policy on providing advice and information to customers regarding product use.

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