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Space
Space between each weld when stitch welding
1.
Space (cm)
Crater time
The time the carriage is stationary for the power source to perform a crater function
Can also be used as a cooling time before a "backfill"
1.
On
2.
Off
3.
Welding
4.
Crater time (seconds)
Backfill
An alternative if the used power source is without crater function
Reverses at the end of the weld to fill in a crater
You can add a cooling time before the reversal, welding off, by using the crater time.
1.
Backfill (mm)
2.
On
3.
Crater time (seconds) =>
Welding off
4.
Welding