Programming these weld parameters
is similar to programming the Du-
kane DPC IV Plus or other pneumatic
systems. Weld methods are: Collapse
Distance, Position, Energy and Peak
Power.
NOTE
Step 9 - Program Weld Characteristics
Primary Method
On the Process Settings tab, find
Weld > Primary
Method
, and
select
Collapse Distance.
Collapse Distance
- This is the distance the welder ad-
vances once the programmed trigger force is reached. Usu-
ally this distance is the height of the energy director, or
shear joint of the part being welded.
Max Time
is a component of the weld method intended to
offer a measure of safety. If the programmed parameter is
not achieved within this time window (2 seconds as shown
in the example of Figure 6-12),
the system will terminate
the weld cycle.
Figure 6-13
iQ Explorer II
, Process Settings > Weld > Secondary Weld Method
Secondary Method
Continue programming weld characteristics by selecting
one of the
Secondary Methods
available:
Position
,
Energy
, or
Peak Power
.
The purpose of the secondary method is to end the weld
phase if the selected method parameter value is reached.
If
Disabled
is chosen, there would be no secondary weld
method.
Advanced Users - NOTE
Advanced users may refine weld control after programming a primary method by choosing a
secondary weld method. This selection is shown below.
Figure 6-12
iQ Explorer II
, Process Settings > Weld > Primary Method
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