Design and function
MMA welding
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5.2.3
Hotstart
The f unction hot start ensures a secure igniting of the arc and a sufficient heating to the still cold parent
metal at the beginning of the welding process. The ignition takes place here with increased current (hot
start current) over a certain time (hot start time).
A = Hot start current
B = Hot start time
C = Main current
I =
Current
t =
Time
Figure 5-10
5.2.3.1 Hotstart time
EXIT
AMP
AMP%
sec
Figure 5-11
5.2.3.2 Hotstart current
EXIT
AMP
AMP%
sec
Figure 5-12
5.2.4
Antistick
The Antistick feature prevents the electrode from annealing.
Should the electrode stick despite the Arcforce feature, the machine au-
tomatically switches to the minimum current within approx. one second.
This prevents the electrode from annealing. Check the welding current
setting and correct for the welding task in hand.
Figure 5-13
