211i Operating Manual FabricatOr® - Victor Technologies - Europe

BASIC WELDING FABRICATOR 211i
Tungsten Electrode Types
Electrode Type
(Ground Finish)
Thoriated 2%
Zirconated 1%
Ceriated 2%
Welding Application Features Colour Code
DC welding of mild
steel, stainless steel
and copper
High quality AC welding
of aluminium,
magnesium and their
alloys.
AC & DC welding of
mild steel, stainless
steel, copper, aluminium,
magnesium and
their alloys
Table 4-8
NOTE
Excellent arc starting,
Long life, High current
carrying capacity
Self cleaning, Long
life, Maintains balled
end, High current carrying
capacity.
The Fabricator 211i Inverter is not suited for AC TIG welding.
Base Metal
Thickness
0.040”
1.0mm
0.045”
1.2mm
1/16”
1.6mm
1/8”
3.2mm
3/16”
4.8mm
1/4”
6.4mm
DC Current
for Mild
Steel
35-45
40-50
45-55
50-60
60-70
70-90
80-100
90-115
115-135
140-165
160-175
170-200
DC Current
for Stainless
Steel
20-30
25-35
30-45
35-50
40-60
50-70
65-85
90-110
100-125
125-150
135-160
160-180
Tungsten
Electrode
Diameter
0.040”
1.0mm
0.040”
1.0mm
1/16”
1.6mm
1/16”
1.6mm
3/32”
2.4mm
1/8”
3.2mm
Table 4-9
Longer life, More
stable arc, Easier
starting, Wider current
range, Narrower more
concentrated arc.
Filler Rod
Diameter (if
required)
1/16”
1.6mm
1/16”
1.6mm
1/16”
1.6mm
3/32”
2.4mm
1/8”
3.2mm
5/32”
4.0mm
Manual 0-5225 4-23 BASIC WELDING GUIDE
Red
White
Grey
Argon Gas Joint Type
Flow Rate
Litres/min
5-7 Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
5-7 Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
7 Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
7 Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
10 Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
10 Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
TIG Welding is generally regarded as a specialised process that requires operator competency. While many of
the principles outlined in the previous Arc Welding section are applicable a comprehensive outline of the TIG
Welding process is outside the scope of this Operating Manual. For further information please refer to www.
thermadyne.com or contact Thermal Arc.