Lincoln Electric LTW2 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Learn to Stick Weld .......................................................................................................2
Arc Welding Circuit....................................................................................................2
What Happens in the Arc ..........................................................................................2
Correct Welding Position...........................................................................................3
Correct Way to Strike an Arc ....................................................................................3
Correct Arc Length ....................................................................................................3
Practice .....................................................................................................................4
Common Metals..................................................................................................4
Joint Types and Positions.................................................................................5
Butt Joint...........................................................................................................5
Penetration .......................................................................................................5
Fillet Joint..........................................................................................................5
Multi Pass Welds ................................................................................................6
Welding in the Vertical Position ..........................................................................6
Vertical-Up Welding ............................................................................................6
Vertical-Down Welding .......................................................................................6
Overhead Welding ..............................................................................................7
Welding Sheet Metal...........................................................................................7
Hardfacing ..........................................................................................................7
How to hardface the Sharp Edge........................................................................7
Hardfacing of Idler and Roller .............................................................................8
Welding Cast Iron ...............................................................................................8
Cast Iron Plate Preparation ................................................................................9