TIG WELDERS

®
Precision TIG 275
Input Power (Voltage/Phase/Hertz) Rated Output: Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle
Processes K2619-1/K2618-1: 208/230/460/1/60 275A/31V/40%
Stick, TIG K2619-2: 460/575/1/60
Weight/Dimensions (H x W x D)
Product Number K2620-1: 220-230/380-400/415/1/50/60
397 lbs. (180 kg)
K2619-1 Input Current at Rated Output
31 x 22 x 26 in.
K2619-2 208V: 104 460V: 47
(787 x 559 x 660 mm)
K2620-1 220-230V: 95 575V: 38
230V: 94
K2618-1 Ready-Pak® Package 380-400V: 55
415V: 50
See back for complete specs

The Power To Perform! SM APPLICATIONS

With Micro-Start II Technology and our
™
Fabrication
new and improved AC Auto Balance® on
Aerospace
board, the Precision TIG® 275 delivers
Production
unrivaled starting and welding at low
Motorsports
amperages and improved AC aluminum

Vocational Education
welding performance.

FEATURES

Patented Micro-Start™ II Technology -
Delivers extremely stable low amperage
starting, welding and cratering for both
AC and DC welding.

AC Auto Balance® - Automatically sets
the optimal cleaning vs. penetration
levels for great looking aluminum welds.

High duty cycles - 275 amps at 40%
duty cycle.
Shown K2619-1

Widest output range in its class -
2-340 amps for both AC and DC.

Add an optional Under-Cooler Cart -
WHAT’S INCLUDED INPUT OUTPUT
For extra storage and water-cooled
applications. Ready-Pak K2618-1 Includes:
®

Built-in storage compartment - With
Precision TIG® 275

removeable tray for torch consumables. (208/230/460/1/60) – K2619-1

Excellent stick welder - Even with
Under-Cooler Cart Water Cooler – IN
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K1828-1
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Fleetweld® 5P (E6010) with new

Automatic Hot Start™ and Auto Adaptive
Foot Amptrol™ – K870
Arc Force™ controls.
Gas Regulator/Flowmeter and 10 ft.

115 volt auxiliary power receptacles - (3.0 m) Hose Kit – 3100211
Great for powering an optional water
PTW-20 Pro-Torch™ TIG Torch (250 Two Year Extended
cooler or power tools. amp, 25 ft.) – K1784-4 Warranty Available in
the U.S.A. and Canada.

Water-cooled torch connections with
Zippered Torch Cover – K918-2
no adapters required - Side mounted,
Parts Kit – KP510
out of the way, and well protected.
Water Hose (2 included) – S19558-4

15 ft. (4.5 m), 2/0 Work Cable and
Clamp – K2150-1

Adapter for optional PTA-9 or -17 Torch
(3/8 in.) – S20403-4
ISO
9001:2000
14001:2004

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Publication E3.42 | Issue Date 09/11
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 A CLOSER LOOK

Arc Performance
Micro-Start™ II Technology — More than just a starting aid.
Better control for starting, arc stability and crater fill. NOW
INCLUD
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AC
for ALU
MINUM
WELDIN
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Great Starting Stable, Focused Arc Precise Crater Fill

Micro-Start ™ II Technology minimizes high Micro-Start ™ II Technology aids arc stability Micro-Start ™ II Technology
frequency and ‘hot starts’ to deliver soft arc starts THROUGHOUT THE WELD CYCLE – controlled ramp down helps precisely fill
without arc wandering for AC and DC welding. even at the lowest amperage! the weld crater for quality results.

“Set It/See It” Pulse Control — Make attractive and consistent welds!

What Is It? Results

Better control of heat input in the weld, resulting in:
Pulse welding systems vary weld current between peak (high heat) and
background current (low heat) levels. Adjusting the pulse frequency • Reduced warping and burnthrough on thin materials.
controls the level of heat input applied to the weld relative to the weld • Smaller heat-affected zone – good for thin material.
travel speed. • Smaller bead profile without compromising proper penetration.
Smaller Heat
PULSE FREQUENCY: Affected Zone
Number of Pulses Per Second
Peak

Smaller Bead Profile

Standard TIG Weld Pulsed TIG Weld

Welding Current

Background (at 60 amps) (at 60 amps)

Great For
• Thin materials – Faster pulse settings help to narrow the bead
profile and minimize the heat-affected zone and resulting warping
or burnthrough.
• Consistent appearance – Slower pulse settings aid in timing
the application of filler metal to produce the consistent stacked
bead appearance associated with high quality
High Heat Low Heat TIG welding.
(Peak) (Background) • Maintaining a steady welding rhythm.

Time
Easy “Set It/See It” Operation:
• Flashing indicator light lets you see the
pulse rate before you strike an arc.

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 A CLOSER LOOK

AC Auto Balance® Controls — Easy Operation:

Automatically sets the optimal cleaning vs. penetration level for • Set it and forget it or override when you choose to customize
aluminum welding! the settings.
What Is It?
When aluminum welding, the positive (+) portion of the AC welding
amperage cleans the oxides from the aluminum surface. The negative (-)
portion delivers more heat input, increasing penetration level.
Patented AC Auto Balance® automatically sets the ratio of cleaning
action (+) versus penetration (-) based on amperage.
Manual balance control provides the flexibility to customize the arc to
your preference.

More Cleaning (+)

AMPERAGE
WELDING

Maximum Cleaning Setting Maximum Penetration Setting Auto Balance Setting

TIME

Less Penetration(-)

Less Cleaning (+)

AMPERAGE
WELDING

TIME

More Penetration (-)

• Fan-As-Needed (F.A.N.)™ minimizes repeated heating and cooling of

internal components, keeps dust and dirt build-up to a minimum and
saves on electricity costs.
• Engineered cooling air routing brings clean air in from the top and
exhausts at the bottom to draw and collect less dirt in the machine.
• Compare these reliability enhancing design features:
— Crimped and soldered power connections.
— Wound and varnished electrical coils do not require coil spacers
used on competitive models.
— Locking tabs on PC board connectors eliminates loose
connections.
Clean, cool air route shown.
• Tough testing cycles ensure long service — dropping, jerking,
rolling, shipping, vibration, resistance to real world extreme
conditions, and extended in-service life testing.
• CSA C/US certified.
• Lincoln three-year warranty on parts and labor.

Snap-action durable switches make positive

mechanical contact to reduce chances of
intermittent contact failure.

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FEATURES

Torch Parts Storage Compartment. Optional TIG pulsing helps you make great welds.

Easily accessible input voltage Water-cooled torch connections with

reconnect panel. no adapters — side mounted to
keep out of the way and protected.

Shown: K2618-1
Water-Cooled Ready-Pak® Package
Separate output studs for stick and TIG keep
both stick electrode holder and TIG torch
connected at the same time — eliminates
set-up changeover when switching processes. Neat/organized cable
management with integrated
torch holster.

Optional Features:
(standard with K2618-1 Water-Cooled Ready-Pak® Package)

Lockable Undercarriage Storage and Water Cooler Drawers. Low-Lift™ Shielding Gas Bottle Platform.
Reliable Pro-Con Pump.

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 KEY CONTROLS

Large, well-spaced controls make it easy to view and set up

with gloved hands.

A) Minimum Output Control & Display Switch A B C D E

(Also displays output voltage)
B) Set-Up Menu (see below)
C) Digital Meter
D) Local/Remote Current Control Switch
E) Maximum Output Control L
F) Post Flow Time
G) Thermal Shutdown Light
K F
H) Optional Advanced Control Panel
G
1) Trigger Switch (2-step/4-step)
2) Pulse/Spot Time Mode Switch H
3) Pulse Frequency Control
4) Pulse % On Time Control
J
5) Pulse Background Current Control
6) Downslope Time, In Seconds I
7) Spot Time
I) Polarity Switch
J) Power Switch
K) AC Balance Control
L) Mode Switch

1 2 3 4&7 5 6

SET-UP MENU

Press and hold the menu button to display up to seven programmable

parameters. The setting of the desired level is displayed, and increasing
or decreasing the level setting is easy.
The Set-Up Menu includes:
Standard
• DC TIG Start Modes: High Frequency, Scratch Start, and
Touch Start TIG®.
• Adjustable Preflow Time.
• Adjustable Start Pulse for Soft or Forceful Starts.

With Optional Advanced Control Panel

• Adjustable TIG Hot Start.
• Adjustable Upslope Time.
• Adjustable Stick Hot Start.
• Adjustable Stick Arc Force.

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 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES TO EXPAND MACHINE CAPABILITIES

GENERAL OPTIONS Accessory Kit Foot Amptrol™

For stick welding. Includes 20 ft. Varies current for making critical TIG
Advanced Control Panel
(6.1 m) #6 electrode cable with lug, welds. Depress pedal to increase
Provides 2/4-step trigger with
15 ft. (4.6 m) #6 work cable with current. Depressing pedal fully
adjustable Pulser controls and
lugs, headshield, filter plate, work achieves maximum set current. Fully
Downslope timer for TIG welding.
clamp, electrode holder and sample raising the pedal finishes the weld
Also includes adjustable Hot Start
pack of mild steel electrode. 150 and starts the afterflow cycle.
and Arc Force internal panel controls
amp capacity. Includes 25 ft. (7.6 m) control cable.
for stick welding, and other user
Order K875 6-pin plug connection.
selectable features.
Order K870
Order K2621-1
Remote Output Control
Consists of a control box with choice Hand Amptrol™
Under-Cooler Cart Water Cooler
of two cable lengths. Permits remote Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
Includes “cooler-in-a-drawer” with
adjustment of output. 6 pin current control for TIG welding (6 pin
hoses and a lockable storage drawer
connection. plug connection). Velcro straps
on a dual bottle undercarriage. Two
Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) secure torch.
gallon (7.5 ltrs.) capacity.
Order K857-1 for 100 ft. (30.5 m) Order K963-3 (One size fits all Pro-
Order K1828-1
Torch™ TIG Torches.)

TIG OPTIONS
Undercarriage
Arc Start Switch
Includes a dual bottle rack with Magnum® Pro-Torch™
Needed if an Amptrol™ is not used
chain and front casters, rear wheels TIG Torches
when TIG welding. Comes with a 25
and a handle. A full line of air-cooled and water-
ft. (7.6 m) cable. Attaches to the TIG
Order K1869-1 cooled torches available.
torch for convenient finger control.
Request publication E12.150
6-pin plug connection.
Harris® Argon Flowmeter Order K814
Regulator PTA-26 One-Cable Adapter
Deluxe flowmeter/regulator. Includes Adapts the 7/8 in. PTA-26 fitting to
Cut Length Consumables
10 ft. (3.0 m) hose. the 5/8 in. gas and power
TIG welding filler metals are
Order 3100211 connection on machine.
available for welding stainless
Order K2166-1
steel, mild steel, aluminum and
Work Clamp & Cable Assembly copper alloys.
15 ft. 2/0 cable with 1/2 in. stud lug PTA-9, -17 One-Cable Adapter See publication C1.10
and work clamp. Adapts the 3/8 in. PTA-9 or -17
Order K2150-1 fitting to the 5/8 in. gas and power
connection on machine.
Order K2166-3
STICK OPTIONS
Accessory Kit
PTA-9, PTA-17, PTA-26 Two-Cable
For stick welding. Includes 35 ft.
Adapter
(10.7 m) 2/0 electrode cable with
Converts the 7/8 in. water and
lug, 30 ft. (9.1 m) 2/0 work cable
power connection on the machine to
with lugs, headshield, filter plate,
a 1/2 in. output stud for use with a
work clamp and electrode holder.
two-cable air-cooled TIG torch.
400 amp capacity.
Order K2166-2
Order K704

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Output Net
Product Product Input Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Input Current Output HxWxD Weight
Name Number Power (104°F, 40°C) @ Rated Output Range inches (mm) lbs. (kg)
Precision TIG® 275 K2619-1 208/230/460/1/60 275A/31V/40% 104/94/47A DC: 2-340A 31 x 22 x 26 397
AC: 2-340A (787 x 559 x 660) (180)
K2619-2 460/575/1/60 275A/31V/40% 47/38A Max. OCV: 75V

K2620-1 220-230/380-400/ 275A/31V/40% 95/55/50A

415/1/50/60
Precision TIG® 275 K2618-1 208/230/460/1/60 275A/31V/40% 104/94/47A 49.7 x 28 x 41 641
Ready-Pak® Package (1262 x 711 x 1041) (291)

For best welding results with Lincoln Electric equipment,

always use Lincoln Electric consumables. Visit www.lincolnelectric.com for more details.

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