Design and function
MIG/MAG welding
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5.3.8
rootArc/rootArc puls
Short arc with perfect weld modelling capabilities for effortless gap bridging, especially for positional
welding
Figure 5-27
• Reduced spatter compared to standard short arc
• Good root formation and secure sidewall fusion
• Un-alloyed and low-alloy steels
• Manual and automated applications
rootArc welding up to:
Wire
Ø
(mm)
0.6
0.8
0.9
1
1.2
1.6
Material
Gas
JOB
JOB
JOB
JOB
JOB
JOB
Steel
CO2
-
-
-
-
-
-
204 7.0 205 5.0
-
-
Ar 80
–90%
-
-
-
-
-
-
206 8.0 207 6.0
-
-
Unstable arc!
Welding current cables that are not fully unrolled can cause faults in the arc (flickering).
• Fully unroll welding current cables, torch hose packages and, if applicable, intermediate hose
packages. Avoid loops!