Touchdown Ignition - Fronius MagicWave 190 Operating Instructions Manual

Touchdown igni- If the ignition timeout setup parameter is set to off, HF ignition is deactivated. The welding
tion arc is ignited by touching the workpiece with the tungsten electrode.
Procedure for igniting the arc using touchdown ignition:
Increase the tilt angle of the torch and
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actuate the torch trigger according to
the mode you have selected
The arc ignites without the electrode
touching down on the workpiece.
Tilt the torch back into the normal posi-
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tion
Carry out welding
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Place the gas nozzle down on the igni-
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tion location, ensuring there is a gap of
approx. 2 to 3 mm (5/64 to 1/8 in.) bet-
ween the tungsten electrode and the
workpiece Gap exists
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