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186
PORTABLE AC/DC HF TIG SYSTEM

HF TIG
Thermal Arc® 186 AC/DC

Part No. W1006301

Comes Complete with:

Thermal Arc 186 AC/DC Power Supply

TIG Torch & Accessories, 26 Style with integrated controls
(3 control modules included), 13 ft (4 m)

Tweco 200 Amp Electrode Holder with 13 ft (4 m) Lead

Tweco 200 Amp Ground Clamp with 10 ft (3 m) Lead

Victor Argon Flow Gauge & 12.5 ft (3.8 m) Hose

9 ft (2.75 m) Power Cord and NEMA 6-50P 230V AC Plug

Operators Manual & CD

General Purpose Stick Electrodes (E6013)

Shoulder Strap

W4013200 Foot Control

186 AC/DC Overview
Multi-Process, complete Stick & TIG system solution ready for any application
Fully featured professional performance capability made easy to use
High output duty cycle, ready to perform

Thermal Arc Fabricator 186 AC/DC Welder:

High Output. High Duty Cycle. Ready to Perform.

Available in Canada and the United States.

Three Process Capability: HF TIG (GTAW), LIFT TIG (GTAW), STICK (SMAW).

The 186 AC/DC is a fully featured, professional performance machine that has been made easy to use with integrated controls and a simple to use set up chart.

Featuring three process capabilities: HF TIG, LIFT TIG, and STICK solutions with AC and DC output, this
machine has the power you need.

The Thermal Arc Fabricator 186 AC/DC is ideal for:

Experience welders
Tradesmen
Maintenance and repair
Heavy duty jobs

Features & Benefits:

TIG:
- AC and DC output for aluminum and non-ferrous alloys, stainless, mild steel & chrome molys.
- AC Frequency: Adjustable frequency of the AC square wave when welding on aluminum for optimized set up (15 Hz - 150Hz).
- Wave Balance: Adjustable for optimized penetration or cleaning action when welding on aluminum.
- HF Arc Start: Provides non-contact arc starting that eliminates tungsten or material contamination.
- Lift TIG Start: Provides optimized TIG arc starting without the use of high frequency.
- Pulse: Changes the weld current from high to low at a specified frequency, reduces heat input on thin material (0.5 Hz - 200 Hz).
- Preflow & Postflow: Enables independent control over shielding gas before and after the weld.
- Upslope / Downslope & Crater modes: Eliminates cracking at the end of the weld.
- Hot Start: Ensures fusion at arc starts for both TIG and Stick processes.
STICK:
- Adjustable Arc Force & Hot Start Control for optimum Stick electrode performance.
Other Features:
- Digital Meters: Voltage and Amperage; Preview and Hold Capability for easy set up
- Trigger Control: 4T (Latch) eliminates operator fatigue
- Comprehensive Setup Chart: Weld set up guide for optimum welding performance over a wide range of materials
- Remote Receptacle: Enables connection of remote control devices like a foot pedal and
torch slide control
- Excellent Portability: Lightweight at 48.4 lbs
- Overload Protection: Shuts down the power source to protect the internal electrical components from overheating
- IP23S: Suitable for outdoor use.

3163339
Complies with Canadian and US Standards

QUICK SPECIFICATIONS

PROCESSES

HF TIG (GTAW)
Lift TIG (GTAW)
STICK (SMAW)

APPLICATIONS

Aluminum Fabricators
Training Institutions
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site & Portable Welding Applications
Automotive, Boats & Trailers

RATED OUTPUT

200A / 18V @ 20% Duty Cycle
180A / 17.2V @ 25% Duty Cycle
150A / 16V @ 35% Duty cycle

MAX. OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

70.3V DC / 50 VAC

AMPERAGE RANGE

10-200 A

WEIGHT

48.4 lbs (22 kg)

ORDER INFORMATION

Part No: W1006301
Description: Thermal Arc 186 AC/DC System

Part No: W1006303
Description: Thermal Arc 186 AC/DC System
with Foot Pedal

Part No: W1006304
Description: Thermal Arc 186 AC/DC System
with Foot Pedal & Cart

Three Process Capability: HF TIG (GTAW), LIFT TIG (GTAW), STICK (SMAW).

TIG:
AC and DC output for aluminum and
non-ferrous alloys, stainless, mild steel &
chrome molys.

AC Frequency: Adjustable frequency of the
AC square wave when welding on aluminum
for optimized set up (15 Hz - 150Hz).

Wave Balance: Adjustable for optimized
penetration or cleaning action when welding
on aluminum.

HF Arc Start: Provides non-contact arc
starting that eliminates tungsten or
material contamination.

Lift TIG Start: Provides optimized TIG arc
starting without the use of high frequency.

Pulse: Changes the weld current from high
to low at a specified frequency, reduces heat
input on thin material (0.5 Hz - 200 Hz).

Preflow & Postflow: Enables independent
control over shielding gas before and
after the weld.

Upslope / Downslope & Crater modes:
Eliminates cracking at the end of the weld.

Hot Start: Ensures fusion at arc starts for
both TIG and Stick processes.

STICK:
Adjustable Arc Force & Hot Start Control for
optimum Stick electrode performance.

Other Features:

Digital Meters: Voltage and Amperage;
Preview and Hold Capability for easy set up

Trigger Control: 4T (Latch) eliminates
operator fatigue

Comprehensive Setup Chart: Weld set up
guide for optimum welding performance over
a wide range of materials

Remote Receptacle: Enables connection
of remote control devices like a foot pedal and
torch slide control

Excellent Portability: Lightweight at 48.4 lbs

Overload Protection: Shuts down the power
source to protect the internal electrical
components from overheating

IP23S: Suitable for outdoor use.

THERMAL ARC®
186 AC/DC FEATURES

Digital Meters - Displays both the pre-set
and actual output current and voltage
of the power source. Also used to display
parameters in programming mode.

Easy to use welding setup chart with comprehensive process parameters.

Carry Handle and Shoulder Strap

Process Selection Button - Three
modes are available, GTAW (LIFT TIG),
GTAW (HF TIG) & SMAW (Stick) modes.

Purge, Pulse and Mode Buttons

Trigger Control

Heavy Duty 50 mm Dinse Terminals

8 Pin Remote Receptacle

Shielding Gas Outlet

Power ON Indicator Light

Thermal Overload Indicator Light

Process Selection Button

Trigger Mode Control Button

Wave Balance / Arc Force Indicator Light

Forward Programming Button

Multifunction Control Knob / Dial

Back Programming Button

AC Frequency Indicator Light

Gas Purge Button

Pulse Button

Programming Parameter Indicator Lights

Mode Button, AC / DC

Digital Ammeter

Digital Voltmeter / Parameter Meter

10%DCEPCLEANING90%DCENPENETRATIONF, Minimum cleaning/Maximum penetrationTungsten TipBase Metal65%DCEPCLEANING35%DCENPENETRATIONFigure 2 - Maximum cleaning/Minimum penetrationTungsten TipBase MetalEffect of Wave Balance Adjustment on AC/GTAWSEE THE DIFFERENCE!
+200+150+100+500-50-100-150010203040+200+150+100+500-50-100-150010203040Conventional SquareACWave@ 100 amps OutputThermal Arc186 AC/DC True Square WaveInverter Power Supply@ 100 amps OutputAmps.
m.secAmps.
m.secThe 186 AC/DC controls the wave form changes on the
amount of time spent on DCEP (cleaning) and DCEN
(penetration) parts of each cycle, increasing arc stability.
The DCEP cycle insures that the aluminum oxide is
thoroughly removed, allowing the DCEN cycle a thorough
penetration of the base metal. Both cycles enhance
weld quality and significantly improve performance.
When a conventional system changes its wave balance,
there can be as much as a 50% increase in amperage draw. Thermal Arc® 186 AC/DC amperage draw is unaffected by any adjustments. The 186 AC/DC increase efficiency and eliminates tungsten spitting and enables the use of a smaller diameter tungsten electrode to operate at a higher current levels. Figures 1 & 2 show the difference in TIG torch electrode and heat and cleaning variations.
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