Fronius TransSteel 3500 Syn, Operating Instructions Manual

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Spot welding
Procedure for producing a welding spot:
1
Hold the welding torch vertical
2
Press and release the torch trigger
3
Keep the welding torch in the same position
4
Wait for the gas post-flow time
5
Raise the welding torch
Stitch welding Activating stitch welding mode:
- For the SPt Setup parameter (spot / stitch welding time), enter a value >
OFF
- For the SPt Setup parameter (spot pause time), enter a value > OFF
As soon as a value is entered for the SPt Setup parameter, the spot / stitch weld-
ing indicator (SF) lights up.
Preparations:
1
Set the spot / stitch welding time (SPt) in the Setup menu
2
Set the spot pause time (SPb) in the Setup menu
3
Select the filler metal, wire diameter and shielding gas being used with the
relevant buttons
4
Select the desired welding process:
MIG/MAG standard manual welding
MIG/MAG standard synergic welding
5
Select the desired MIG/MAG mode for stitch welding mode:
2-step mode
4-step mode
6
Depending on the selected welding process, select the desired welding para-
meters using the relevant adjusting dial
7
Open the gas cylinder valve
8
Set the shielding gas flow rate
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and damage from electric shock and from the wire electrode
emerging from the torch.
When pressing the torch trigger
▶
keep the welding torch away from your face and body
▶
wear suitable protective goggles
▶
do not point the welding torch at people
▶
make sure that the wire electrode does not touch any conductive or earthed
parts (e.g. housing)
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Stitch welding
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