Manual Arc Welding With A Stick Electrode (Mma); Welding Process Cycle - Mma; Hot-Start Function - Paton StandardMIG-160 User Manual

3. MANUAL ARC WELDING WITH A STICK ELECTRODE (MMA)

To prepare the source for operation:
- Insert the electrode cable into the source A "+" socket;
- Insert the "ground" cable into the source B "-" socket;
- Connect the "ground" cable to the piece;
- Connect the mains cable to the power supply;
- Turn the mains switch 14 on the rear panel to the "ON" position;
- Set the welding mode MMA with button 4; the modes are switched in a circle;
- Set the current main parameter (the welding current) with button 1;
- If necessary, you can adjust additional functions of the welding process, see paragraph
6.1.
Warning! In the MMA welding mode, the stick electrode is energized after the mains
switch has been switched to "I" position. Do not touch conductive or grounded objects such
as the housing of the welding machine, etc. with the electrode, as the machine will perceive
this situation as a signal to start the welding process.

3.1 WELDING PROCESS CYCLE - MMA

To change the value of any function, see cl. 6.1.

3.2 HOT-START FUNCTION

Advantages:
- Improved ignition even with poorly ignited electrodes;
-Better weld penetration of the base material during ignition, hence, fewer lack of
penetration;
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PATON StandardMIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
electrode holder
ground terminal
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