Amada 300 Series, Operation Manual

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED
SERIES 300 FAST RESPONSE WELD HEAD SYSTEM
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Section III: Making the First Weld
NOTE:
The information in this section gives you a ‘quick start’ method for starting to weld with minimal
programming. For more detailed information regarding the screens and their functions see Chapter 3,
Operating Instructions.
Nomenclature and Symbols
The following nomenclature, symbols, and conventions are used in this manual for expressing control and
key actuations, and display readings, on the Weld Head System (both the 350C Weld Head Control and the
HF2 Power Supply). If you are not using an HF2 Power Supply, refer to your user's manual for appropriate
nomenclature:

Press and release front panel keys that are enclosed by [ ] symbols.

To select (highlight) a requested menu option, press the vertical cursor keys [ ▲▼ ] in conjunction with
the horizontal cursor keys [ ◄► ]. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The words shown in
UPPER CASE ITALIC
letters or overlaid with shading indicate
flashing
menu
options on the display (screens).
Electrode Installation
Install the appropriate electrodes in the Weld Head electrode holders. Your choice of electrodes depends on
your specific welding applications, but keep in mind the following considerations:

Use a flat electrode face for most applications.

Use a ‘domed’ face if surface oxides are a problem.

If either of the parts is a wire, the diameter of the electrode face should be equal to or greater than the
diameter of the wire.

Pencil point electrodes cause severe electrode sticking to the parts and unexplained explosions. They
also increase the required weld heat substantially because of the reduced electrode-to-part contact area.
Weld Head Control Power Up and Initialization
To turn on 350C Weld Head Control power and set initial conditions, proceed as follows:
1 Set the RUN/DRESS switch on the Weld Head Control front panel to the RUN position. (The screen
will prompt you to do so if the switch is in the DRESS position).