Air Arc Gouging; Connection For Workpiece Lead; Connecting Gouging Torch; Welding Task Selection - EWM Taurus 355-505 Basic S Operating Instructions Manual

Design and function

Air arc gouging

5.4 Air arc gouging
During gouging, an arc burns between a carbon electrode and the workpiece, heating the workpiece until
it is molten. At the same time, the molten metal is blown out with compressed air. Special electrode hol-
ders with a compressed-air connection and carbon electrodes are required for gouging.
5.4.1

Connection for workpiece lead

Item Symbol
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2
3
• Insert cable plug on the workpiece lead into the "-" welding current socket and lock by turning to the
right.
5.4.2

Connecting gouging torch

For connection description, see the relevant "Wire feeder" operating instructions.
5.4.3

Welding task selection

For selection of the welding task and for general operation see the relevant Control operating instructions.
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Workpiece
Connection socket, welding current "–"
Connection socket, "+" welding current
Figure 5-12
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