Welder, TIG - Weldmaster 200P VRD

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Machine is working as expected.

This machine requires induction to use.

Required		Enclosed shoes are required, no open sandals, thongs etc
Required		Wear a welding helmet while welding
Recommended		We recommend the use of a respirator when welding fumes are generated

Recommended		Wear heat-resistant welding gloves when welding
Recommended		Wear flame retardant clothing while welding

No documents are currently available for this machine.

Machine is no longer available for sale or supported by supplier.

Date	Description	Workaround	Proposed Remediation
01/01/2020	Slow leak in argon bottle - non-hazardous but wastes gas	Always close argon after welding	Unknown

Modifications / Repair History

Date	Modified By	Description	Remediation	Cost
31/12/2020	Ryan Marple	Basic current dial faulty only allowing current to be adjusted up to ~120A and going to 200A above this range.	Replaced fault potentiometer. All other potentiometers that had readily available replacements have also been replaced.	$21.09

Image	Category	Accessory Name & Notes	Location	Buy from
PLACEHOLDER Image, 100 width	Electrode Holder	TIG Torch Use for TIG Welding	Hung on TIG welding stand
PLACEHOLDER Image, 100 width	Electrode Holder	Stick Electrode Holder Use for stick Welding	Hung on TIG welding stand

Category	Accessory Name & Notes	Location	Buy from
Torch Parts	Collets 1.6mm, 2.4mm & 3.2mm Copper collets used to hold tungsten electrode		Total Tools 1.6mm 2.4mm 3.2mm
Torch Parts	Collet Bodies 1.6mm, 2.4mm & 3.2mm Copper collet body used to house collets		Total Tools 1.6mm 2.4mm 3.2mm
Welding Gas	Argon Gas Inert gas used for TIG welding	Tied to TIG welding stand
Torch Parts	Cups Sizes 6, 8 & 10 are supplied Use the smallest practical gas lens to preserve gas.	Stored inside TIG kit located in welding cabinet.	Hampdon #6 Cups #8 Cups #10 Cups

Interval	Task
Quarterly	Check condition of electrical cables and gas lines.

Task / Action	Executive	Cause Leader Cause Team	Named Maintainer	Trainers	Cause	Membership	Implementer
Modification and Repairs	-	AC	C	I	I	I	R
Induction changes	C	RACI	RC	I	I	I	R
Replace argon cylinder	-	RACI	RC	I	I	I	R
Purchase approved consumables	-	RACI	RC	I	I	I	R

Ref / ID	Pre-Mitigation				Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies	Post Mitigation
Ref / ID	Risk	Risk Severity	Risk Likelyhood	Risk Level	Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies	Risk Severity	Risk Likelyhood	Risk Level	Acceptable to Proceed
0001	Flash Burn - Eyes	Intolerable	Probable	12	Provide functional, modern welding helmets. Enforce use of welding helmets while welding.	Tolerable	Improbable	4	Yes
0002	UV Burn - Skin	Undesirable	Probable	9	Recommend use of protective clothing in induction.	Acceptable	Improbable	1	Yes
0003	Burn - Contact With Hot Components	Undesirable	Probable	9	Provide welding gloves . Training in handling hot materials included in induction.	Acceptable	Improbable	1	Yes
0004	Fire	Intolerable	Probable	12	Maintain clean workspace in welding bay. Remove all flammable media while welding. Train members in reducing fire risk. Recommend use of fire resistant clothing	Tolerable	Improbable	4	Yes
0005	Inhalation of toxic fumes	Intolerable	Probable	12	Inform members of dangerous materials to weld. Ban welding of high toxic materials (ie. cadmium). Provide good airflow to welding bay.	Tolerable	Possible	5	Yes
0006	Electric Shock	Intolerable	Probable	12	Recommend use of thick rubber insulated shoes. Periodically check condition of cables. Include training in induction of safe machine setup procedure.	Tolerable	Improbable	4	Yes

Ref / ID	Decision Details	Impact	Proposed Date	Proposed By	Status	Approved By	Date	Resulting Actions and Comments
0000	Purchase welding masks & gloves to replace old ones.	Encourages use of proper PPE by having good quality equipment readily available. Reduces barrier to members who do not own welding PPE.	29/12/2020	Ryan Marple	Pending Approval	General Meeting	12/01/2021