Paton STANDARDTIG-160, User Manual

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PATON StandardTIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
See paragraph 6.1 to change the value of any function in the current welding mode
3.4 “ANTI - STICK” FUNCTION
During the initial striking of the arc, the electrode can stick, tack to the workpiece; this is
prevented by many functions in the unit, but this can still happen, which in turn leads first to
incandescence, and then to damage to the electrode.
In such a case, the unit’s "Anti -stick" function is activated, which is built-in and operates in
the MMA mode constantly, which reduces the welding current in 0.6...0.8 seconds after this
condition is detected. This also makes it easier for the welder to separate (detach) the
electrode from the workpiece without the risk of scalding the eyes by accidentally striking
the arc. After the electrode is detached from the workpiece, the welding process can be
continued unobstructed.
3.5 CURRENT-VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTIC SLOPE CONTROL FUNCTION
This function is primarily intended for comfortable welding with electrodes with
various types of coatings. By default, the current-voltage characteristic slope is set to 1.4
V/A, which corresponds to the most common rutile-coated electrodes (ANO-21, MR-3). It is
not mandatory for a more comfortable operation with electrodes with the main type of
coating (UONI-13/45, LKZ-70), but we recommend setting the slope to 1.0 V/A. In turn, the
cellulose-coated electrodes (CC-1, VSC-4A) even require setting the slope of the current-
voltage characteristic to a value of 0.2...0.6V/A, and sometimes it is necessary to raise the
level of operation of the "Arc-Force" function up to the value of 18V.
See paragraph 6.1 to change the value of any function in the current welding mode