Substation Connectors (Combined)

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GENERAL WELDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE WELDING METHOD

SCOPE: This specification applies primarily to welded aluminum connectors for substation construction. MATERIAL: CASTINGS—As furnished by Anderson are molded from 356 aluminum alloy and heat treated to T6 condition, or #99 pure aluminum depending on the application. FILLER ROD—043 aluminum alloy 1/16” diameter for all joints as shown in the Anderson catalog.

polarity is capable of handling the majority of aluminum welding jobs. PROCEDURES: It is of the utmost importance to remove oil, grease, water and oxide from the surfaces to be welded. All surfaces to be welded should be wire brushed with a stainless steel brush prior to welding. If more than one weld pass is required, the original weld should be wire brushed before applying additional weld. Pre-heating of surfaces to 400° E is optional, but by preheating the surfaces before welding it is possible for the operator to weld easily and faster.

SHIELDING GAS—Argon.

WELDING APPARATUS—Tungsten-arc (TIG) or metallic-arc inert- gas shielding (MIG). A 400 amp welding machine with reverse

Metallic-Arc Inert-Gas Consumable Electrode

APPROX. ARGON FLOW CFH

WALL THICKNESS

4043 FILLER ROD SIZE

WIRE SPEED INCHES PER MIN.

IPS SIZE

AMPERES

PREHEAT °F

NO. PASSES

1/2

.108

125-150

1/16

20

None

170

1

3/4

.113

125-150

1/16

20

None

180

1

1

.133

125-150

1/16

30

None

180

1

1-1/4

.140

160-170

1/16

30

None

180

1

1-1/2

.144

160-170

1/16

30

None

180

1

2

.154

170-190

1/16

30

None

180

1

2-1/2

.203

170-190

1/16

40

None

180

1

3

.216

170-190

1/16

40

Optional to 400° F

180

1

3-1/2

.226

170-190

1/16

40

Optional to 400° F

200

1

4

.237

180-200

1/16

50

Optional to 400° F

200

1

4-1/2

.247

180-200

1/16

50

Optional to 400° F

200

1

5

.258

180-200

1/16

50

Optional to 400° F

200

1 or 2

6

.280

180-200

1/16

50

Optional to 400° F

200

1 or 2

Flat Bar

APPROX. ARGON FLOW CFH

FLAT BAR THICKNESS

4043 FILLER ROD SIZE

WIRE SPEED INCHES PER MIN.

AMPERES

PREHEAT °F

ST 13

1/8

125-150

1/16

30

None

180

1/4

180-200

1/16

50

Optional to 400° F

180

3/8

300

1/16

50

Optional to 400° F

200

1/2

340

1/16

60

400° F

200

3/4

375

1/16

60

400° F

200

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