Miller Shielded Metal Arc Welding User Manual

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Processes
Stick (SMAW) Welding
155 095 A
July 2005
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Guidelines For
Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW)
WARNING
This document contains general information about the topics discussed herein.
This document is not an application manual and does not contain a complete
statement of all factors pertaining to those topics.
This installation, operation, and maintenance of arc welding equipment and the
employment of procedures described in this document should be conducted
only by qualified persons in accordance with applicable codes, safe practices,
and manufacturer’s instructions.
Always be certain that work areas are clean and safe and that proper ventilation
is used. Misuse of equipment, and failure to observe applicable codes and safe
practices, can result in serious personal injury and property damage.
ARC WELDING can be hazardous.

Miller Shielded Metal Arc Welding Specifications

General

Brand	Miller
Model	Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions and Hazards

Arc Welding Hazards

Details potential dangers like electric shock, fumes, and hot parts during welding.

Principles of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

SMAW Process Overview

Explains SMAW as a process using an arc between electrode and workpiece for joining metals.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Procedures

Typical Stick Welding Setup

Details necessary equipment and connections for a typical stick welding setup.

Electrode and Amperage Selection

Provides a chart for selecting electrodes and appropriate amperage ranges.

Striking the Arc Techniques

Weld Bead Shape Factors

Weld Bead Characteristics Comparison

Welding Butt Joints

Horizontal Welding Techniques

Vertical Welding Techniques

Overhead Welding Techniques

Welding Troubleshooting and Common Issues

Porosity Causes and Corrections

Identifies causes of porosity (holes) in welds and provides corrective actions.

Excessive Spatter Issues

Explains causes and corrective actions for excessive spatter during welding.

Incomplete Fusion Problems

Addresses causes and solutions for incomplete fusion in weld joints.

Lack of Penetration Issues

Details causes and corrective actions for insufficient weld penetration.

Excessive Penetration Causes

Burn-Through Causes and Solutions

Distortion Causes and Prevention

Explains causes of weld distortion and methods to prevent or manage it.