I have been reading the group for a few days now, both searching the archives and reading the threads see if there any answers to my basic questions.
Only a hobbyist machinist yet, but have visions of one day making it. I have played with a small Mig set up for a year but more of a try-it and see person. Grind it back and try again approach.
I have just picked up a smallish MMA stick welder, an Oxford RT-110. 240 Volts primary and max current around 110 amps, 50 volt AC.
All seems to be working with the machine so I have no questions on that save if anyone has the operators book for completeness I can copy.
I am looking to find a welding course in my area NW UK to assist me with learning how to weld with greater success. Due to full time work sat behind a computer day courses do not allow for any of the professional courses available so looking for a part time course or anything that could be done in one week period.
Any advise from UK readers is much appreciated on what is available and general information on the reasons behind AC and DC variants much appreciated from all.
I have picked up a large book "The procedure handbook of arc welding" by the Lincoln foundation but finding it a bit heavy going especially if I try to read on stresses and strains in the design section. I guess later.
Sorry for the long mail but I am trying to put in as much as I can to the post.
TIA.