Vector Welding C-Series Operating Instructions Manual page 55

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Operation
Wider bead and cleaning acting
12.Wave Balance
Setting arranges 10%-50%
This parameter operates in AC TIG mode and is used to set the penetration to cleaning
action ratio for the AC weld current. Generally WAVE BALANCE is set to 50% for AC
S T I C K w e l d i n g . T h e WAV E B A L A N C E c o n t r o l c h a n g e s t h e r a t i o o f p e n e t r a t i o n t o
cleaning action of the AC TIG welding arc. Maximum weld penetration is achieved when
the WAVE BALANCE control is set to 10%. Maximum cleaning of heavily oxidised
aluminium or magnesium alloys is achieved when the WAVE BALANCE control is set to
50%
AC Balance Control
Controls arc cleaning action. Adjusting the % EN of the AC wave controls the width of the
etching zone surrounding the weld.
Note:
Set the AC Balance control for adequate arc cleaning action at the sides and in
front of the weld puddle. AC Balance should be fine tuned according to how heavy or
thick the oxides are.
Wider bead, good penetration
ideal for buildup work
Wider bead and cleaning action
100
Narrower bead and cleaning acting
Narrower Bead, Good Penetration
Ideal For Buildup Work
Narrower bead, with no visible cleaning
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13. Hot Start
Hot Start Function reliably ignites the electrode
and melts perfectly to ensure the best quality
even at the start of the seam. this solution makes
lack of fusion and cold welds a thing of the past
and significantly reduces weld reinforcement.
Adjust the hot start current here and the time here.
14. Arcforce Correction
During the welding process, arcforce prevents
t h e e l e c t r o d e s t i c k i n g i n t h e w e l d p o o l w i t h
increases in current. this makes it easier to weld
large-drop melting electrode types at low current
strengths with a short arc in particular.
Antistick
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Anti-stick prevents the electrode from annealing.
If the electrode sticks in spite of the arcrorce device, the
m a c h i n e a u t o m a t i c a l l y s w i t c h e s o v e r t o t h e m i n i m u m
current within about 1 second to prevent the electrode
f r o m o v e r h e a t i n g . I n o r d e r t o e a s i l y s e p a r a t e t h e
e l e c t r o d e a n d e l e c t r o d e h o l d e r t o p r o t e c t t h e w e l d e r.
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2.5 Setup For STICK (MMA) Welding O241
For Alkaline Electrode, connect the electrode holder to the positive welding termimal
a n d c o n n e c t t h e w o r k l e a d t o t h e n e g a t i v e w e l d i n g t e r m i n a l , w h i l e f o r t h e A c i d
Electrode, please connect the electrode holder to the negative welding termimal and
connect the work lead to the positve welding terminal.If in doubt consult the electrode
manufacturer. Welding current flows from the Power Source via heavy duty bayonet type
terminals. It is essential, however, that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to
achieve a sound electrical connection. Select STICK mode with the process selection
control.
B e f o r e c o n n e c t i n g t h e w o r k c l a m p t o t h e w o r k a n d
inserting the electrode in the electrode holder make
WARNING sure the mains power supply is switched off.
Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not
block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding
CAUTION
Power Source.
L o o s e w e l d i n g t e r m i n a l c o n n e c t i o n s c a n c a u s e
overheating and result in the male plug being fused
CAUTION
in the bayonet terminal.
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