Gtaw Cues - Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 COMPACT Operator's Manual

VRTEX 360 COMPACT
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The Travel/Work Angle cue can be used with the SMAW, GMAW,
GTAW or FCAW processes. See Figure 45. The goal of this cue is to
center the circle in the cross hair and keep the color green.
Figure 45 – Travel/work angle
The Aim cue can be used with the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW or FCAW
processes. See Figure 46. The goal of this cue is to position the
VR GMAW/FCAW Gun or VR SMAW device so the aim cue is a thin
green line. This indicates that the weld is being made in the correct
location or position.
Figure 46 – Aim
The Whip cue helps the student use correct spacing between
whipping motions, puddle time and whip time. Correct whipping
technique is indicated by a green outer ring (spacing) with a green
center (puddle and whip timing).
Figure 47 – Whip
The Weave cue can be used to space the weave so the outer ring
is green (good weave spacing), set the width of the weave so line is
green (good weave width) and a green filled ring (good dwell time on
the toes of the previous weld).
Figure 48 – Weave

GTAW CUES

GTAW can either be done with or without filler metal. Several
customized cues have been created for the GTAW process.
FILLER DIP FREQUENCY
1. When the Rhythm Guide is at its smallest, put filler into puddle.
See Figure 49.
2. When the Rhythm Guide is at its largest, remove filler from puddle.
See Figure 49.
Figure 49 – Filler Dip Frequency
FILLER MOVEMENT-
1. Position the Filler so the Position Cue matches to contours of the
Aim Guide. See Figure 50.
2. The Aim Tether shows the distance disparity between the Aim Cue
and Aim Guide. See Figure 50.
3. The Dip Cue, Position Cue and Aim Tether are green when adding
filler to the correct location of the puddle. See Figure 50.
4. The Dip Cue, Position Cue and Aim Tether are yellow/red when
adding filler to the incorrect location of the puddle. See Figure
50.
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OPERATION (USER MODE)