Welding
Contents
Consumables
Inert Welding Gasses
Welding gas is stored outside the building in a cage on the east side. Information for using the gas is here in hon1nbo's post on Talk.
Bottles are currently available for remote welding.
TIG Welding
The Dynasty and Synchrowave use a 'type 9 / 20' torch head, so you need consumables that fit that head type. In general the torches are equiped with a gas lens setup and #7 cup, but it is recommend you provide your own consumables and tungsten.
Local welding shops can provide them if you tell them what type of torch head we use.
In addition, there are multiple online sources:
MIG Welding
MIG Wire is provided, charged at a rate of $1 per 3 minutes of welding.
Welders
Miller Dynasty 280 DX 208-575 TIG Welder
Key Features
- Water Cooled #20 Head - Foot pedal for amperage control
- High Frequency Start
- 280A Max Amperage - Welds up to 3/8"
- Supports Advanced AC Waveforms and Balances
Documentation
Miller Syncrowave 250
Miller Syncrowave 250 Owner's Manual
Supported processes
TIG (GTAW) Welding
Stick (SMAW) Welding
Supported Input
220VAC (Nominal)
Extras (e.g. spoolguns, etc.)
Miller Coolmate 3x integrated water cooled torch
Coolmate_3x_Owners_Manual
Miller Millermatic 252
Miller Millermatic 252 Owner's Manual
Supported processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Supported Input
220VAC (Nominal)
Extras (e.g. spoolguns, etc.)
none
List of Known Consumables
For reference, a photo of the Miller 252 MIG gun parts
| Nozzle Adapter (A) | Tip Adapter (B) | Contact Tip (C) | Gas Nozzle (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Part Number | Part Number - Size | Part Number |
| Example | Example | Example | |
| Example | Example | Example |
Miller LMSW 52T
Miller LMSW 52T Spot Welder Owner's Manual
Supported processes
Spot Welding
Supported Input
220VAC (Nominal)
Extras (e.g. spoolguns, etc.)
Timer, stand, etc. as pictured.
Chicago Electric 240v Spot
Chicago Electric 240V Spot Welder Owner's Manual
Supported processes
Spot Welding
Supported Input
220VAC (Nominal)
Extras (e.g. spoolguns, etc.)
None
Paul Bouchier's Oxy-Acetylene Welding Presentations
- The 'Space does NOT currently have access to an Oxy-Acetylene rig for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to lack of insurability for storing pressurised combustible gases inside the workspace.
