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VERTICAL-UP WELDER
(VUP)
Standard Version
VUP
Electrogas w/NR-431 Flux
Cored Electrode Wire
VUP Specifications
Lifting Bail
Height Adjustment Lateral Drive Assembly
Vertical Column
NA-3S Control Box
Travel Carriage
Lateral Wheels
Magnet
VUP Head Arrangement
Width Adjustment
Wire Straightener
Vertical Adjustment
Horizontal Adjustment
VUP Head Arrangement
Wire Tensioner
Nozzle
Oscillator Motor
A welding arc is not stable, voltage (V) and current (A) are continuously changing. A power
supply will monitor and make changes for a stable arc condition. Constant voltage means
that voltage will be maintained at fairly consistent levels. While the current is not monitored
and may vary.
Input Power:
2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Voltmeter- Indicates welding voltage only while 6. Weld Terminals/Remote- Set to the down
welding. position so that output of voltage and current
2. Ammeter- Indicates current only while welding. are controlled by the NA-3.
3. Meter Polarity- Controls the polarity of the 7. On/Off- Set to the up position to energize the
voltmeter and ammeter depending which studs machines input contactor.
the electrode cable is connected to (positive or
negative). Will be set to positive.
4. Output Control- Not used, set to the lowest
setting.
5. Welding Mode Switch- Set to the center position
for CV Innershield (flux core).
Power Skid
DC-1000 Water
Cooling
System
Power Skid
120 VAC Routed From
460 Volts to Transformer (Travels to
Transformer Transformer
Secondary Travel Enclosure
Connection
Before Being Routed Back)
Fused Main Disconnect Water Circulator Junction Box Power Junction Box
Motor Starter
(Acts as a
fuse.)
Outside Power Input 460 VAC to DC-1000 460 VAC Off the 460 VAC To Water 460 VAC from water 120 VAC Off
Back of DC-1000 Circulator circulation junction box. Transformer
Fuse Box/Power Disconnect Power Contactor In- Power to the Water
Line With Water Flow Switch
Circulator
Power Skid
= Cool = Hot
Gallons Per
Minute
Flow Meter
Input: 460V/3/60A
25 Gallon Reservoir
Water In
Water Out
10 Gallons Per Minute
High Efficiency Radiator
Stainless Steel w/Copper
Tubing
Water Cooling System
Cool Water
In
Pneumatic Air System
Air In
Rear Shoe
Actuator
Guide Wheel
Actuator
Allows the electrode to keep burning and retract so it doesnt stay connected to the
cooling weld bead.
NA-3S Switchology
9
1. Ammeter- Indicates current
only while welding. 1
2. Current Control- Adjusts
wire feed speed to control 8
welding current. 2
3. Voltage Control- Adjusts
arc voltage. 3
4. Voltmeter- Indicates 7
welding voltage only while
welding.
4
5. Start- Pushbutton begins
welding process.
6. Stop- Pushbutton stops
welding process.
7. Inch Up and Inch Down-
5 6
Press to move electrode in
or out of nozzle. Speed set 8. Travel- Set to Off for no travel; Set to On for travel
by the Inch Speed without welding; Set to Auto for welding.
control on inner panel. 9. Power- Turns wire feeder input power on and off.
NA-3S Head
Solid State Drive Controls Lateral KBPB Drive Controls Vertical Travel
Travel
Blow out any build up of dust in electrical enclosures with low pressure air. Ensure that
any power source is removed from the machine when doing this. Metal dust can cause
arcing and may cause loss of life or damage your equipment.
Replace electrical enclosure seals when they become worn. Standing water in enclosures
is a shock risk and will damage/corrode wiring and components.
Do not store the VUP outside when not in use. Your machine will treat you as good as
you treat it.
Regularly grease the zirc fittings on the guide wheel assemblies.
Replace any wires or cables that have bare metal exposed to prevent shorts and shock
hazards.
Replace the contact tip if the weld seems to be deteriorating and your contact tip is worn.
Joint Design and Preparation
All Set-up and Welding Procedures discussed are rough starting references.
All Joints and procedures must be qualified by the end user or tank
manufacturer.
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Joint Design and Preparation
All Set-up and Welding Procedures discussed are rough starting references.
All Joints and procedures must be qualified by the end user or tank
manufacturer.
The VUP Single Pass welding process can only be performed on carbon
steel and with the use of a Inner-Shield Lincoln NR-431 Wire. It is a self
shielded, flux-cored wire designed specially for single pass, vertical-
up welding.
Lloyds: 3Y Elongation %: 28
Electrode Length:
Stick out of the electrode beyond the
contact tip determines current and the
welding characteristics of the electrode.
Incorrect stick out can cause porosity,
low impact strength, and improper
location of the electrode during welding.
Improper electrode location can result in
poor bead edges and arcing to the copper
shoe. Set the stick out before bringing
the electrode into the joint. Do not
change the stick out when making other
adjustments. Visible stick out from the tip is typically
1-1/2.
Welding Set-up
All Set-up and Welding Procedures discussed are rough starting references.
All Joints and procedures must be qualified by the end user or tank
manufacturer.
Tip Height:
Tip height above the top of the copper
cutout should be 7/8 to 1. The puddle
height must be 1/4 below the top of the
copper cutout. This will allow excess
slag to drain out. There may be some
draining on heavier plate and little to
none on thinner plate.
Welding Set-up
All Set-up and Welding Procedures discussed are rough starting references.
All Joints and procedures must be qualified by the end user or tank
manufacturer.
Electrode Angle:
The electrode angle determines the
direction of the arc and affects heat
flow. The angle of the electrode on the
VUP should be as close to 90 degrees as
possible. Arcing on the copper shoes
could happen if the angle is less than 90
degrees.
Welding Set-up
All Set-up and Welding Procedures discussed are rough starting references.
All Joints and procedures must be qualified by the end user or tank
manufacturer.
Electrode Location:
Electrode location is measured from the
front face of the plate to the near side of
the electrode end after establishing
correct electrode length. If location is
too close to front, the electrode may arc
to the copper shoe. If location is too far
back, the electrode may arc to the back
dam. The electrode location changes as
the nozzle contact tip wears.
Condition 1
Approximately 1-1/2
inches wire stick out with
weld puddle about 1/4-
2in. inch below the top of the
notch in copper shoe.
The shoe travels up at
1in. the speed set on the low
speed potentiometer.
Basic Set-up:
1) Position VUP carriage over the joint and lower to the bottom of the seam.
2) Lock the electromagnet and adjust the head assembly until everything is lined up.
3) Set the electrode stick-out.
4) Set the nozzle height from the shoe.
5) Check the electrode angle.
6) Lower head to the bottom of weld joint.
7) Align the nozzle in center of weld joint.
8) Locate tip of the wire approximately off joint sump.
9) Set welding parameters for the process.
10) Begin the weld and adjust the parameters if needed to maintain the puddle height.
3/32 Wire
Plate Thickness (in) (T) 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4
Joint Angle (degrees) 60 90 90 90
Gap (in) (+ 1/8-0) (G) 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4
Front Moving Shoe (in) 1x3x4-1/16 1x3x4-1/16 1x3x4-1/16 1x3x5-3/32
.120 Wire