MigTectic-88

A Solid Drawn Wire For Gas Metal Arc Welding

MigTectic 88 ®

WIRE • Smooth deposits on light gauge steel and sheet metal • formulated for single and multi-pass welding of mild and plain carbon steels • Excellent general purpose wire • May be used for out-of-position short-arc welding

DESCRIPTION:

APPLICATIONS:

MigTectic 88 is formulated for single and multi-pass welding of mild and plain carbon steels. Wire uniformity assures smooth deposits on sheet metal and light gauge plate.

Can be used for out-of-position short-arc welding.

For general purpose sheet metal welding such as truck bodies, angle-bar and tube fit-up fabrications, farm implements, car body repairs, and other light gauge work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

TECHNICAL DATA:

Observe normal welding practices, respiratory protection and proper air flow pattern advised. For general welding practices, see AWS publications Z49.1 “Safety in Welding and Cutting and Allied Process”. Welding is a completely safe process when performed in accordance with proper safety measures. Become familiar with local safety regulations before beginning welding operations. DO NOT operate welding equipment or use welding materials before you have thoroughly read the proper instruction manual(s).

Operating Conditions: Current Type: DCEP (+) Typical Mechanical Values: Typical Tensile Strength: 72,000 psi (495 N/mm2) Typical Yield Strength: 62,000 psi (430 N/mm2) Typical Elongation (1=5d): 22% Typical Impact Strength: Minimum Charpy V-notch 22 ft/lb @ -20° F

Please refer to the Eutectic internet site for Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information.

PROCEDURE FOR USE: Preparation: Clean weld area of scale and/or oxide. Check that the ground clamp is secure and in contact with a clean surface. Make sure all joints on thin gauge metals are tightly abutted with no gaps. Note: Backing strips are useful in preventing burn-through.

DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, AND/OR THE INSTRUCTIONS OF WELDING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIAL MANUALS, MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

Technique: Be sure that the contact tip, gas diffuser, gas cup, and wire-drive rolls are suitable for the wire diameter and arc mode. Make a few practice runs to refine and optimize the Guideline Parameters. (Shown below) Post-welding: Allow parts to slow cool in still air.

PARAMETERS: Guideline Parameters: DCEP+ A) 0.035 (0.9mm) ARC MODE

AMP RANGE

VOLT RANGE

STICK-OUT

SHIELDING GAS

FLOW SCFH

Spray

130-230

24-28

3/8 ± 1/8

98Ar + 2 %O2

40

Short-arc

120-160

19-23

5/8 ± 1/8

75Ar + 25% CO2

35

Short-arc

110-150

19-23

5/8 ± 1/8

CO2

30

Note: Carbon dioxide shielding gas can be used instead of the 75%Ar + 25% CO2 gas mixture. However, with 100% CO2 the arc mode will be globular.

YOUR RESOURCE FOR PROTECTION, REPAIR AND JOINING SOLUTIONS Eutectic Corporation N94 W14355 Garwin Mace Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 USA P 800-558-8524 • F 262-255-5542 www.eutecticusa.com

Eutectic Canada 428, rue Aime Vincent Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec J7V 5V5 Phone: (800) 361-9439 Fax: (514) 695-8793 www.eutectic-na.com

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Statement of Liability: Due to variations inherent in specific applications, the technical information contained herein, including any information as to suggested product applications or results, is presented without representation or warranty, expressed or implied. Without limitation, there are no warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Each process and application must be fully evaluated by the user in all respects, including suitability, compliance with applicable law and non-infringement of the rights of others, and Eutectic Corporation and its affiliates shall have no liability in respect thereof.

MigTectic 88 01-13-10 © 2008, Eutectic Corporation, ® Reg. T.M., Printed in the U.S.A.