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SECTION 3 OPERATION
Step 8 Set the voltage knob on the wire feeder to the "5" or center 12 o'clock
position.
Step 9. Connect the work cable to the workpiece and pull the gun trigger to
start welding.
Step 10 The voltage knob on the wire feeder becomes the ARC TRIM and is
used to fine tune the arc length for best arc performance. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the arc length or counterclockwise to
decrease the arc. Trim the wire speed and volts as needed for the
desired arc characteristics and weld quality.
G. PULSE PROCESS CONTROL and OPERATION
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 workpiece 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.
H. 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.
I. SHIELDING GASES
Table 4-3 lists the types of shielding gas mixtures that can be used with the
MultiPower 460 Pulse. 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.
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