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Chapter 3: Make a Weld
Weld State Button
• Upon power up, the Waveform Graphic Area on the Home Screen will appear gray (see Figure 17.1)
• In order to create welds, the weld state button must be toggled to the Weld On position. The Waveform
Graphic Area will no longer be grayed out.
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To return the unit to a non-welding state, simply toggle the button back to Weld Off.
MAKE AN ARC WELD
Note: A pulse-arc handpiece is used in this mode along with an alligator clip. Ensure the cable has a resistance
of at least 20mΩ when using an arc cable not supplied by Sunstone.
Do NOT use tack cables for arc welds.
For
more information on arc welding techniques and specifics, refer to Chapter 4 of the Sunstone Workbook.
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Attach the alligator clip firmly to the corner of the provided stainless steel weld plate (or other practice
material).
• On the Home Screen, Click the ARC tab to bring up the options (see Figure 41.1).
• Select Classic waveform.
• Select the S+ ignition.
• Select No Agitation
• Typically, length values of 100% are used.
• Slide the Energy bar to the desired value (between 10 and 20 is a good place to start).
• Press the Touch Button to enable touch detect.
• Press the weld state button to toggle the welder to WELD ON. Remember to verify the gas pres-
sure and microscope connection. Purging gas is recommended after initial setup.
• Adjust the arm to a comfortable height. For best stability, your hands should rest on the table while
welding. See Figure 42.1.
• Look through the microscope and raise the workpiece toward the stylus until it contacts the electrode.
• Once contact is made between the electrode and grounded workpiece the weld will automatically
initiate. The electrode will retract, and energy will be discharged to form an arc.