Air Arc Gouging; Connection - EWM Taurus 355 Basic TKW Operating Instructions Manual

Design and function
MMA welding
5.4.6

Air arc gouging

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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
holders with a compressed-air connection and carbon electrodes are required for gouging.
5.4.6.1

Connection

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Insert the gouging torch cable plug into the "+" welding current connection socket and lock in place by
turning to the right.
•
Insert cable plug on the workpiece lead into the "-" welding current socket and lock by turning to the
right.
Polarity depends on the instructions from the electrode manufacturer given on the electrode
packaging.
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Description 0
Gouging torch
Connection socket, "+" welding current
Workpiece
Connection socket, "-" welding current
Welding current cable, polarity selection
Welding current to the central connector/torch, enables polarity selection.
• ---------- MIG/MAG: Connection socket for "+" welding current
• ---------- Self-shielding cored wire
Figure 5-27
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02.09.2016