Recommended Processes; Process Limitations; Equipment Limitations - Lincoln Electric Flextec 500X CE Operator's Manual

FLEXTEC ® 500X

RECOmmENDED PROCESSES

The Flextec ® 500X is designed for CC-SMAW, CC-GTAW (Touch
Start tig), CV-GMAW, CV-GMAW-P, CV-FCAW-SS and
CV-FCAW-GS welding processes. CAG arc gouging is also
supported.
WELD PROCESS
MODE
GTAW LIFT TIG (CC) STAINLESS, STEEL
SMAW STICK-CC
CV MIG (GMAW)
FCAW-GS
CV- FCAW-SS
INNERSHIELD
ARCLINC SYNERGIC
GMAW GMAW-P

PROCESS LImITATIONS

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The Flextec 500X is suitable only for the processes listed.

EqUIPmENT LImITATIONS

OUTPUT RATINGS AT 40° C
AMPS DUTY CYCLE
450 100%
500 60%
OUTPUT RATINGS AT 55° C ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
AMPS DUTY CYCLE
375 100%
400 60%
Operating Temperature Range is -10° C to + 55° C.
Output is de-rated for temperatures in excess of 40° C.
COMMON COMMON
MATERIALS ELECTRODES
STAINLESS, STEEL 6010, 6011,
7018
ALUMINUM, L-50; L-56
STAINLESS, STEEL
ULTRACORE
ALUMINUM, NR-203; NR-211,
STAINLESS, STEEL NR-440NI2
ALUMINUM, L-50; L-56
STAINLESS, STEEL
METAL CORE
VOLTS TEMPERATURE
38V
40° C
40V
VOLTS TEMPERATURE
35V
55° C
36V
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