Replacing body panels and other sheet metal repairs on Mustang. Do I need gas for this or will this welder handle the job without it?
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I'm not the guy to ask as I'm just getting started with learning to weld. Sorry.
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Shielding gas allows you to get CLEAN mig welds on thin (sheet) metal and body panels. I have used flux core for body work before investing in a tank of argon/co2, and wish I had made the investment sooner. No better welder for the money. Small jobs that require welding mild steel thicker than 1/8" is possible by pre-heating the joint (propane torch) and making multiple passes.
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You can use gas with the correct welding wire or with out gas and a fluxcore weld wire it comes with both as samples you will need to buy a tank cost about$100 or so. I use this welder to weld frame rails on a jeep so yes body panels will be a breeze very happy with this welder
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Gas is better if you want cleaner welds. You don't necessarily get more consistent welds though as flux does a great job. Flux core wire carries flux inside, so it smokes and spatters more, and leaves behind a residue that you brush off. It's more convenient than MIG, and cheaper. It's up to you.
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You will get much cleaner welds with Gas, I am not an expert welder, but had much better results with gas. The welder ships with flux core wire for use without gas. I found it produced much more spatter and a less consistent weld pool than when welding with Gas.
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Incidental contact with gasoline will not be a problem. As for heat, well how hot is hot? I'm sure you could melt it/burn it with Propane or MAPP gas, if you're thinking of using on engine parts things other than exhaust manifolds should be fine. As always proper surface prep is key.
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this is strictly a 110. i can't recall any place on the back for hooking up gas to this welder.
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The machine is designed to take .025, .030. or .035 diameter wire. It comes with .025 tips but I have always used .030 so I switched to .030 and use shielding gas. If your going to weld heavier material, 3/16 to 1/4 inch then you will probably want to use the .035 tip with flux core wire. I was very surprised by the quality of this machine. It is easily comparable to the more expensive Miller, Hobart or Lincoln welders of comparable amperage. I am totally satisfied with my machine. There is one thing that I found out the hard way, the plastic face on the machine doesn't take well to being left in direct sun light and heat all day and will wrinkle and shrink a bit. Just a word to the wise where you use the machine.
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not sure,but don't think I'll need it. Great welder...Better than advertised
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Hobart web site is the best to find good information. You can only use 100% argon gas. There are a number of tips that work. Clean material is a must. Have tools designated as aluminum only, hand wire brush and 4" grinder wire wheel. Also, practice on scrape. It is a really fast process, you have to weld faster than steel welding. You can push better than pulling the puddle. I as weird as it sounds you can well down hill easy. If you don't have Aluminum grinding wheels for your grinder. The aluminum fills up the wheel fast, but if you run candle wax on the wheel before it last a lot longer. You have to do it every few minutes. I hope this helps. Oh, keep a number of tips on hand.
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Yes it does have the fittings for the gas connection, don't forget the change to polarization of the wires when you are using gas, also it comes with a sample spool and 3 replacement tips I guess you didn't scroll all the way down lol here: Hobart auto arc 130 1115vac mig wire feed welder. This machine is 115Volt electric machine and it welds with gas and without gas. Welder comes with sample spool of Flux core wire and 3 replacement contact tips.
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No you will only use flux core wire if you are welding outdoor because windy conditions where it will make it hard to use shielding gas, or if you aren't using gas.
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Oscar, this welder comes with everything you need to get welding. The unit comes with flux core wire so all you have to do is plug in and start welding. If you are going to use gas in you welding process, which I think is excellent, all you need to get is a spool of solid wire (no flux) and a gas tank and you are all set. I have used other welders and this Hobart is by far the best and easiest to weld with.
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Absolutely, you'll be supprised with what this little guy can do! My friends have welded their pick-up tail gates together with this welder. You might have to take a little more time doing it but, rest assured that this is a quality product with making a beautiful weld. It's extremely portable and efficient. Don't expect to weld a car chassis but you'll weld 55g drums all day.
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you can weld up to 1/4" without gas but I would recomend gas with this welder it well penetrate better and you will get less slag.
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Hello in response to your question no this is for using to heat a surface then use a medium for the metal and job requirements.I recommend a arc welder called a stick welder or mig or tig depending on the material and requirements .Doing research on metal type and available methods practice practice and patience are key and a steady hand. Hope this helps.
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no you need a elctric welder with a shielded gas arc..tig welder Tungsten Inert Gas welder...special machine...metal has to be meticulously clean when welded with a stainless steel brush
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No sweat...most important step that most people skip is hook up to battery with no less than #4 welding cable. # 2 is what i used and never had an issue powering anything. If you cheat on this, it will kick out on you constantly. Auto parts store will have dual batt terminals for a few bucks for hook up. Sweet unit...:)
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Yes, if you use the Tig portion.. The Plasma uses just shop air and the DC arc does not require any air or gas..
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No. The outlet style and size are most commonly used for nitrogen. You will need to have it filled. A local welding supply can usually help.
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It took me a while to find a picture of your 3200 to see if it is like my 170 and it is the same. You will need to unplug your existing mig torch from the welder, the new spool gun cable will plug right in. You will have to cut off the plug that comes on the longevity. I cant remember if it is a 3 pin or a 4 pin plug. You will need to hook these wires inside under the hood where the existing wire feed motor is located. I hooked jumper wires inside and ran them to the outside and installed but connectors on these wires and also the wires that the 3 or 4 pin connector was attached to. You will have to connect 2 wires for the spool gun motor and a wire for your continuity. This is enough for now, I will look tomorrow at mine and make sure, lots of luck.