Dynamic Dig Settings; Stick Start Procedure-Scratch Start Technique - Miller Big Blue Duo Pro 700 X Owner's Manual

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Dynamic Dig Settings

Process/Contactor Switch
Process/Contactor Switch
STICK
Process/Contactor Switch
SMAW
1 Accessed by pressing and releasing the Arc Control Knob, then rotate the knob to adjust.
2 Accessed by pressing and holding the Arc Control Knob and when "DIG" appears on the screen release. Press and release the knob to select
this menu option then rotate the knob to adjust.
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6-7. Stick Start Procedure—Scratch Start Technique
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Arc Control
SOFT
(25 to 1)
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STIFF
(1 to 25)
Dig Range XX10
(0)
(100)
(200)
Dig Range XX18
(0)
(50)
(100)
Arc Control
SOFT
(25 to 1)
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STIFF
(1 to 25)
Dig Range
(0)
(100)
(200)
1
2
3
1
Soft: Increases puddle fluidity and widens the arc cone.
Starting point for XX10 electrode/open root vertical down joint
Stiff: Decreases puddle fluidity and narrows the arc cone.
2
Less aggressive arc with reduced penetration.
Starting point for downhill pipe (factory default)
More aggressive arc with increased penetration.
2
Less aggressive arc with reduced penetration.
Starting point for all XX18 welding applications
More aggressive arc with increased penetration.
1
Soft: Increases puddle fluidity and widens the arc cone.
Starting point for XX10, XX11, XX13, XX14, XX18, XX24, and
XX22 electrodes
Stiff: Decreases puddle fluidity and narrows the arc cone.
2
Starting point for XX18 rod
Starting point for downhill pipe (factory default)
With Stick selected, start arc as follows:
1 Electrode
2 Workpiece
3 Arc
Drag electrode across workpiece like striking
a match; lift electrode slightly after touching
work. If arc goes out electrode was lifted too
high. If electrode sticks to workpiece, use a
quick twist to free it.
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Miller recommends Hobart filler metals.
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