Lincoln Electric LTW2 LEARNING TO STICK WELD - Manual (Page 3)

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LEARNING TO STICK WELD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Learn to Stick Weld .......................................................................................................1
Arc Welding Circuit....................................................................................................1
What Happens in the Arc ..........................................................................................1
Correct Welding Position...........................................................................................2
Correct Way to Strike an Arc ....................................................................................2
Correct Arc Length ....................................................................................................2
Practice .....................................................................................................................3
Common Metals..................................................................................................3
Joint Types and Positions .................................................................................4
Butt Joint ...........................................................................................................4
Penetration .......................................................................................................4
Fillet Joint..........................................................................................................4
Multi Pass Welds ................................................................................................5
Welding in the Vertical Position ..........................................................................5
Vertical-Up Welding ............................................................................................5
Vertical-Down Welding .......................................................................................5
Overhead Welding ..............................................................................................6
Welding Sheet Metal...........................................................................................6
Hardfacing ..........................................................................................................6
How to hardface the Sharp Edge........................................................................6
Hardfacing of Idler and Roller .............................................................................7
Welding Cast Iron ...............................................................................................7
Cast Iron Plate Preparation ................................................................................8