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Induction Required
This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted.Burn Hazard
Welding generates heat, resulting in workpieces and equipment which may be very hot. This may pose a burn hazard to the user or those around them, take care during and after use.Fire
The welding process generates sparks and embers which can start fires. Steps must be taken to prevent fires - see safety notes below.Risk of permanent damage to eyesight
The welding process generates intensely bright light, which can cause lasting eyesight damage.PPE Required
This equipment requires the use of eye protection and appropriate clothing.Instructions
Basic Guidelines
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Equipment
The Hackspace welder is a Clarke MIG160EN, with an adjustable welding current between 30 and 150 Amps. This is enough to weld 5mm mild steel, and to blow holes through smaller stuff.
Link to manual - https://www.clarkeservice.co.uk/manuals/mig_welders/MIG160EN_Mig_Welder_REV_8.pdf
The welder is stored on the lower shelf of the welding table, in the hotworks area, next to the roller shutter doors. Also on the table are a few welding accessories such as a pair of mig pliers and a chipping hammer
Gas vs Gasless welding
The welder is designed for both gas MIG and Gasless welding, however in the Hackspace all welding shall be the gasless type. This uses wire with a flux core to prevent oxidisation and contamination of the weld pool. Whilst the welder can operate as a standard MIG (ie with Gas) the Hackspace does permit compressed cylinders. The risk assessment for the welding has not considered the use of shielding gas, so for the foreseeable, all welding shall be gasless