Machine description
Machine control
– Operating elements
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099-007021-EW501
29.07.2015
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Machine control
– Operating elements
As the plasma welding process is based directly on the TIG welding process, the TIG
descriptions are used for plasma welding, with just a few differences.
Figure 4-3
Item Symbol
Description
0
1
"Welding process" button
MMA welding, lights up in green / arcforce setting, lights up in red
TIG synergic welding (synergic parameter setting)
TIG manual welding (manual parameter setting)
2
“Tungsten electrode diameter”/ “Ignition optimisation” key button
1,0mm,
1,6mm,
2,0mm,
2,4mm,
3,2mm,
4,0mm or greater.
Optimum ignition and stabilisation of the arc. The adjustable welding current is limited
to the maximum permissible welding current of the tungsten electrode.
3
“Select material type” button
CrNi
Chrome nickel alloys
FeSt
Iron and steel alloys
Cu
Copper or copper alloys (bronzes)
CuZn
Copper zinc alloys (brass)
Spez
Special (for special custom-built tasks)
4
Select seam type button
Fillet weld
Butt joint
Fillet weld - lap joint
Vertical-down
