Previous in Forum: electric engineering   Next in Forum: ASI modules
Close
Close
Close
8 comments
Rate Comments: Nested
Active Contributor

Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 19

Miller big blue 600x

11/27/2008 11:08 PM

dear my friend on cr4

i buy new welding machine miller big blue 600x

but when i start to test in my work shop with 2.6 mm electrode it can't be used

the adjust amp in max 300 and 100% are iam rong in set or other

for you information thanks

Register to Reply
Interested in this topic? By joining CR4 you can "subscribe" to
this discussion and receive notification when new comments are added.
Anonymous Poster
#1

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/27/2008 11:19 PM

Have you gone through the manual / set-up correctly / trouble shooting guide?

You may get the manual here:

http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o4429n_mil.pdf

Register to Reply
Anonymous Poster
#2
In reply to #1

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/27/2008 11:23 PM

Actually after thinking about your question -

What electrode are you using? 300 amps with a 2.4mm is A LOT.

What is your actual problem? Can you strike an arc, hold it, ............?

Register to Reply
Active Contributor

Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 19
#3
In reply to #1

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/28/2008 2:38 AM

Dear Guest

I have the manual book and i was write that for my set up is corectly right

are my engine spead not corectly right ?

but when i wan to adjuts the adjust its log by loctite

Register to Reply
Guru
Australia - Member - New Member Engineering Fields - Mechanical Engineering - New Member

Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NSW Australia
Posts: 1101
Good Answers: 23
#4

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/29/2008 9:34 AM

The maximum speed is locked because this is the optimum setting by the manufacturers.

If this is a new machine you will void your warranty if you alter factory settings, so if you are not happy call your rep.

__________________
Dont get on to the roundabout if you dont know how to get off
Register to Reply
Guru
Canada - Member - Toronto, Ontario (South Parkdale On The Lakeshore) Engineering Fields - Marine Engineering - Great Lakes School Of Marine Technology (Owen Sound and Port Colbourne) Technical Fields - Architecture - Private Practice 1976-1990 Technical Fields - Education - Toronto Teachers' College 1971 Technical Fields - Marketing/Advertising - Founding Member Hobbies - Hunting - Founding Member Hobbies - Target Shooting - Founding Member

Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 1265
Good Answers: 14
#5

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/29/2008 5:54 PM

Hi, taufik!

That's really tough, man. When you buy an expensive machine, you expect it to be able to do all the work you give it. And you aren't even asking for anything unusual.

Are there any indications about what it will/will not do in the specs? Can you get Miller customer support on line or on the phone?

I wouldn't try to adjust the welder's machinery if I were you, until after consulting with the company.

Mark

Register to Reply
Power-User

Join Date: May 2008
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 125
Good Answers: 5
#6

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/30/2008 10:20 AM

Greetings.

To test working with a rod start with about 20 % and strike the rod to the work. If the rod sticks then adjust the percentage up. Keep doing this until you get the rod to start working without sticking. You can adjust to find the exact arc for your work. You will be able to look at a piece and have a good idea of where to start.

This can change with the different rod, conditions, etc. It is not an exact science but doing it this way you can make any rod work (if possible) and novices can look like they know what they are doing.

Have a great day.

Register to Reply
Guru
Canada - Member - Toronto, Ontario (South Parkdale On The Lakeshore) Engineering Fields - Marine Engineering - Great Lakes School Of Marine Technology (Owen Sound and Port Colbourne) Technical Fields - Architecture - Private Practice 1976-1990 Technical Fields - Education - Toronto Teachers' College 1971 Technical Fields - Marketing/Advertising - Founding Member Hobbies - Hunting - Founding Member Hobbies - Target Shooting - Founding Member

Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 1265
Good Answers: 14
#7
In reply to #6

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/30/2008 10:51 AM

Hi, OlympiaWA!

Are you saying that a stuck rod makes a novice look like a pro? How fast does he have to un-stick that rod???

Mark

Register to Reply Off Topic (Score 5)
Guru
Australia - Member - New Member Engineering Fields - Mechanical Engineering - New Member

Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NSW Australia
Posts: 1101
Good Answers: 23
#8
In reply to #7

Re: Miller big blue 600x

11/30/2008 5:54 PM

He wont have to it will do it itself as he watches it melt whilst jacking up the power, assuming the machine is putting out any power at all.

It does seem strange that a new 600 amp machine cant run a 2.5mm rod, also would not somebody who buys a new machine of this size not be able to weld?

__________________
Dont get on to the roundabout if you dont know how to get off
Register to Reply Off Topic (Score 5)
Register to Reply 8 comments
Copy to Clipboard

Users who posted comments:

Anonymous Poster (2); garth (2); MarkTheHandyman (2); OlympiaWA (1); taufik (1)

Previous in Forum: electric engineering   Next in Forum: ASI modules

Advertisement