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B. PULSE PROCESS CONTROL
1. Use a tip-to-work distance (TTW) of 3/8" to 5/8". This refers to the
distance between the end of the Mig gun contact tip and the work-
piece or weld puddle. The tip-to-work distance can also be used to
adjust the stability of the arc. Changes in distance will cause the arc to
shorten or lengthen as desired for best results. Excessive tip to work
movement can cause arc instability. Maintaining a constant TTW will
insure the best arc stability and consistency.
2. For the best arc stability, keep the arc on the front edge of the molten
puddle and use a 5 to 10 degree gun angle from the vertical.
3. If the arc is "crackling" or if spatter is excessive lengthen the arc. If the
arc is "fluttering" or difficult to control then shorten the arc length.
C. PULSE MIG ARC STABILITY
Many variables can affect the arc stability of pulse MIG
welding. Some examples are:
Differences in shielding gas compositions
Differences in weld wire chemistry
Water vs. air cooled guns
Base metal surface condition
Tip-to work distance
Variations on wire feed speed
Wire feedability
Long welding cables
High resistance cables and connections
When adverse conditions are present, the pulse arc stability is sometimes less
than desirable. The arc will "crackle" and produce higher than normal spatter
levels. This occurs when high resistances in the welding circuit cause changes
pulse waveform and average current levels or the wire feed rate is varying
excessively. The TRIM knob adjusts the pulse frequency to accommodate
small changes in the welding equipment set-up and base material variations to
achieve a stable pulse welding condition.
D. SHIELDING GASES
Table 4-2 lists the types of shielding gas mixtures that can be used with the
Multipower 460PULSE. The wire burn-off rate and synergic operation can vary
with changes in shielding gas. The TRIM knob is used to compensate for small
changes in shield gas composition.
E. NON-SYNERGIC PULSE OPERATION
The Multipower 460PULSE has the unique ability to Pulse MIG weld in the NON-
SYNERGIC mode. Non-synergic operation means the pulse parameters can
be selected by choosing the WIRE TYPE, WIRE DIAMETER, and presetting a
WIRE FEED SPEED on the Multipower 460PULSE panel. The pulse frequency
or arc length (TRIM) is controlled by the TRIM knob. The TRIM knob is
adjustable from the minimum to maximum pulse frequency. By using a
combination of adjusting the wire feed speed on the wire feeder and TRIM setting
on the Multipower 460PULSE, the pulse Mig welding arc can be tuned in and
stabilized.
SECTION 4 OPERATION
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