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Every artifact template with seeded variants. Must render crisply in both light and dark modes and match the params an agent would emit.
PolarityDiagram
MIG (solid core, gas shielded)
{"process":"mig"}Polarity setup — MIG (solid core, gas shielded)
Cable-to-socket mapping
- Ground clamp→Negative (−)
- Wire Feed Power→Positive (+)
- MIG gun→MIG gun socket
Flux-cored (gasless)
{"process":"flux_cored"}Polarity setup — Flux-Cored (gasless)
Cable-to-socket mapping
- Ground clamp→Positive (+)
- Wire Feed Power→Negative (−)
- MIG gun→MIG gun socket
TIG with socket highlight
{"process":"tig","highlight":"negative_socket"}Polarity setup — TIG
Cable-to-socket mapping
- Ground clamp→Positive (+)
- TIG torch→Negative (−)
Compare: MIG ↔ Flux-cored
{"process":"mig","compare_with":"flux_cored"}Polarity: MIG vs Flux-Cored
Cable-to-socket mapping
- Ground clamp→Negative (−)
- Wire Feed Power→Positive (+)
- MIG gun→MIG gun socket
- Ground clamp→Positive (+)
- Wire Feed Power→Negative (−)
- MIG gun→MIG gun socket
DutyCycleMatrix
Full matrix, no highlight
{}Duty cycle matrix
All processes · both input voltages
| 120V input | 240V input | |
|---|---|---|
| MIG / Flux-cored | Range30–140A Rated40% @ 100A 100%75A | Range30–220A Rated25% @ 200A 100%115A |
| TIG | Range10–125A Rated40% @ 125A 100%90A | Range10–175A Rated30% @ 175A 100%105A |
| Stick | Range10–80A Rated40% @ 80A 100%60A | Range10–175A Rated25% @ 175A 100%100A |
MIG at 200A on 240V
{"process":"mig","voltage":"240V","highlight_amps":200}Duty cycle matrix
Showing 200A 240V
| 120V input | 240V input | |
|---|---|---|
| MIG / Flux-cored | Range30–140A Rated40% @ 100A 100%75A | Range30–220A Rated25% @ 200A 100%115A |
| TIG | Range10–125A Rated40% @ 125A 100%90A | Range10–175A Rated30% @ 175A 100%105A |
| Stick | Range10–80A Rated40% @ 80A 100%60A | Range10–175A Rated25% @ 175A 100%100A |
TIG at 125A on 120V
{"process":"tig","voltage":"120V","highlight_amps":125}Duty cycle matrix
Showing 125A 120V
| 120V input | 240V input | |
|---|---|---|
| MIG / Flux-cored | Range30–140A Rated40% @ 100A 100%75A | Range30–220A Rated25% @ 200A 100%115A |
| TIG | Range10–125A Rated40% @ 125A 100%90A | Range10–175A Rated30% @ 175A 100%105A |
| Stick | Range10–80A Rated40% @ 80A 100%60A | Range10–175A Rated25% @ 175A 100%100A |
SettingsConfigurator
MIG 1/8" mild steel
{"process":"mig","material":"mild_steel","thickness":"1/8\""}Settings configurator
Synergic-style recommendation for MIG / GMAW
- Wire: 0.030" solid core.
- Polarity: DCEP — ground clamp to (−), wire feed cable to (+).
- Push angle 0-15° toward direction of travel. Keep CTWD ≤ 1/2".
Approximate starting values. The welder's Auto Weld mode computes exact synergic settings from the material + diameter you select on the LCD (see page 20).
Flux-cored 1/4" mild steel
{"process":"flux_cored","material":"mild_steel","thickness":"1/4\""}Settings configurator
Synergic-style recommendation for Flux-cored / FCAW
- Wire: 0.045" flux-cored, knurled feed roller.
- Polarity: DCEN — ground clamp to (+), wire feed cable to (−). REVERSED from MIG.
- Drag angle 0-15° away from direction of travel. The slag trails the puddle.
- Clean slag with chipping hammer + wire brush between passes.
Approximate starting values. The welder's Auto Weld mode computes exact synergic settings from the material + diameter you select on the LCD (see page 20).
TIG 0.062" stainless
{"process":"tig","material":"stainless_steel","thickness":"16 ga"}Settings configurator
Synergic-style recommendation for TIG / GTAW
- Tungsten: 1/16", 2% thoriated or lanthanated, sharpened to a point.
- DC TIG: ground clamp to (+), torch to (−).
- Foot pedal controls amperage in real time. Rule of thumb: ~1 A per thousandth of material thickness.
Approximate starting values. The welder's Auto Weld mode computes exact synergic settings from the material + diameter you select on the LCD (see page 20).
MIG aluminum (will show spool-gun caution)
{"process":"mig","material":"aluminum","thickness":"14 ga"}Settings configurator
Synergic-style recommendation for MIG / GMAW
- Wire: 0.030" solid core.
- Polarity: DCEP — ground clamp to (−), wire feed cable to (+).
- Push angle 0-15° toward direction of travel. Keep CTWD ≤ 1/2".
⚠Aluminum MIG needs the optional Spool Gun + 100% Argon. The main MIG gun with steel-rated liner will not feed soft aluminum reliably.
Approximate starting values. The welder's Auto Weld mode computes exact synergic settings from the material + diameter you select on the LCD (see page 20).
TroubleshootingTree
Porosity on flux-cored
{"symptom":"porosity","process":"flux_cored"}Troubleshooting decision tree
Flux-cored · "porosity"
Porosity in the Weld Metal
p43- Fix
Check gas bottle and replenish as necessary.
Bird nest on MIG
{"symptom":"bird nest","process":"mig"}Troubleshooting decision tree
MIG · "bird nest"
Wire Creates a Bird's Nest During Operation
p42- Fix
Adjust wire feed pressure properly. Follow step 27 on page 17.
Weak arc on stick
{"symptom":"weak arc","process":"stick"}Troubleshooting decision tree
Stick · "weak arc"
Weak Arc Strength
p44- Fix
Check the line voltage and, if insufficient, have a licensed electrician remedy the situation.
ProceduralWalkthrough
MIG cable setup
{"topic":"cable_mig"}MIG cable setup
Solid-core wire with shielding gas — DCEP polarity
Plug ground clamp into the negative (−) socket
Twist clockwise all the way to lock. Ground clamp goes to the workpiece or a grounded metal bench.
Flux-cored cable setup
{"topic":"cable_flux"}Flux-cored cable setup
Self-shielded, gasless wire — DCEN polarity (reversed from MIG)
Plug ground clamp into the POSITIVE (+) socket
This is the opposite of MIG. If you ran solid wire last and leave it plugged into negative, your flux-cored welds will be full of porosity.
TIG cable setup
{"topic":"cable_tig"}TIG cable setup
DC TIG, ground → positive, torch → negative
Plug ground clamp into POSITIVE (+)
TIG runs DCEN for steel and stainless — electrode (torch) is negative.
Tungsten sharpening
{"topic":"tungsten_sharpen"}Sharpen a tungsten electrode
Pointed tip for DC TIG on steel; balled tip for AC on aluminum
Shut off the welder and let the electrode cool
Tungsten is still hot for a while after welding.
Feed tension
{"topic":"feed_tension_set"}Set wire-feed tension
Right tension feeds cleanly; wrong tension birdnests or crushes
Loosen the feed tensioner knob
Turn counterclockwise until the idler arm can swing freely.
ComponentHighlight
Positive socket on front panel
{"figure_id":"front-panel-controls","part_name":"positive socket"}positive socket
Located on: Front Panel Controls diagram showing all buttons, knobs, sockets, and switches
Other labeled parts on this figure: front panel, LCD display, home button, back button, control knob, left knob.
Power switch on front panel
{"figure_id":"front-panel-controls","part_name":"power switch"}power switch
Located on: Front Panel Controls diagram showing all buttons, knobs, sockets, and switches
Other labeled parts on this figure: front panel, LCD display, home button, back button, control knob, left knob.
Feed tensioner (non-panel figure)
{"figure_id":"interior-controls","part_name":"feed tensioner"}feed tensioner
Located on: Interior Controls showing wire feed mechanism, spool, tensioner, and internal sockets
Other labeled parts on this figure: interior, wire spool, spool knob, wire feed mechanism, idler arm, feed roller knob.
SelectionChartInteractive
No prefilled filters
{}Process selection chart
The door-sticker decision tree — filter by what you have and see which processes fit.
Flux-cored
FCAWAdvantages
- Ideal for outdoor or windy conditions
- Forgiving on rusty or dirty steels
- Good out of position welding capabilities
- High deposition rates achievable
MIG
GMAWAdvantages
- Fast production (high welding speeds)
- Easiest to learn
- Clean welds with no slag
- Better control on thin materials
Stick
SMAWAdvantages
- Ideal for outdoor or windy conditions
- Forgiving on rusty or dirty steels
- Deep penetration
- Good choice for thicker materials
TIG
GTAWAdvantages
- Highest quality welds
- Extremely aesthetic weld appearance
- Can be used on a variety of materials
- Precise control
Prefilled: aluminum, 3/8", no gas
{"prefilled":{"material":"aluminum","thickness_inches":0.375,"gas_available":false}}Process selection chart
The door-sticker decision tree — filter by what you have and see which processes fit.
Flux-cored
FCAWAdvantages
- Ideal for outdoor or windy conditions
- Forgiving on rusty or dirty steels
- Good out of position welding capabilities
- High deposition rates achievable
MIG
GMAWAdvantages
- Fast production (high welding speeds)
- Easiest to learn
- Clean welds with no slag
- Better control on thin materials
Stick
SMAWAdvantages
- Ideal for outdoor or windy conditions
- Forgiving on rusty or dirty steels
- Deep penetration
- Good choice for thicker materials
TIG
GTAWAdvantages
- Highest quality welds
- Extremely aesthetic weld appearance
- Can be used on a variety of materials
- Precise control
WeldComparison
Porosity (top match) + spatter runner-up
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Weld photo diagnosis
Matched against the manual's labeled reference catalog
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What to look for in the reference
Top view of a bead with small round holes and pits (cavities) scattered across its surface, giving a pock-marked or Swiss-cheese appearance. The ripple pattern is otherwise normal, but gas bubbles have left craters in the crown of the weld.
Fix
Check polarity/gas/CTWD and clean the workpiece and wire.
- Verify polarity is correct for type of welding.
- Increase shielding gas flow; clean nozzle; maintain proper CTWD.
- Use shielding gas recommended by wire supplier.
- Clean workpiece down to bare metal; ensure wire is free of oil and residue.
- Maintain steady travel speed.
- Reduce CTWD.
Not quite right? Runner-up: Wire Weld — Excessive Spatter (p37)
Top view of a bead surrounded by a heavy scattering of large, coarse, grainy spatter balls along both sides of the weld. The spatter is much larger and more abundant than the fine dusting considered normal — clearly visible droplets stuck to the base metal.
Clean parts, verify polarity and gas, reduce wire speed and CTWD.
Stick current too high
{"catalog_id":"stick_current_too_high"}Weld photo diagnosis
Matched against the manual's labeled reference catalog
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What to look for in the reference
Wide, flat stick bead with heavy distortion and a rough, rippled, burnt-looking surface. The surrounding plate shows a large discolored heat-affected zone. Bead may show undercut along the edges and an irregular, violent ripple pattern.
Fix
Decrease the current.
- Decrease weld current.