6 CONTROL PANEL
0463 641 001
- 25 -
© ESAB AB 2018
6.1.7
Settings
1.
Reset mode
2.
Inch/Metric
3.
Basic/Advanced
4.
Language
5.
Information
6.
Home screen
7.
Dialogue box
6.1.8
User manual information
1.
Maintenance information
2.
Wear & Spare parts
3.
Operation information
4.
Home screen
5.
Dialogue box
6.1.9
How does sMIG work?
sMIG is a short arc process, it calculates the short-circuit ratio to arc-on time and continually
manages this in an adaptive way by modifying the operating voltage during welding to
maintain the optimum duty cycle ratio (20% short-circuit time to 80% arc time).
sMIG will adjust to the following variables:
• if the plate gets hot
• if the operator shifts position
• if the stick out during welding changes
• if the gas mix changes (to some extent)
This duty cycle is adjustable by the Trim setting using the lower encoder when in “Advanced
Mode”.
NOTE!
As sMIG remembers weld characteristics from the previous weld, it is advised to use
scrap plate in between if you are changing material thicknesses and run for about 3
seconds so sMIG can adjust to the new material size.
NOTE!
sMIG is not set up for Gasless welding. If using Flux Cored wire please use the
appropriate “Flux Cored” Menu from the home page.
6.1.10
Why is sMIG limited to 6 mm plate?
It is very difficult to penetrate plate thicker than 10 mm when in short-arc so most
professionals will use spray for that. When in spray there are no shorts during welding, and
as sMIG works off short-arc, it will automatically limit the wire feed speed to ensure you stay
