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Meet the Whole Family of Orion

™

Pulse Arc Welders

We’ve got the perfect welder for your shop!

Orion mPulse

The welder for beginners or small

shops. Right-sized and right-priced!

3-30 Joules
1.0-1.5 mm Spot Size
1 weld every 2 seconds

Orion 100c

When you need a bit more power, a

bit more energy control, try the 100c!

3-100 Joules
0.75-2.5 mm Spot Size
1 weld every 0.7 seconds

Summary of Contents for Orion mPulse

Page 1: ...Orion mPulse Users Guide Version 20220111 Part 1227...

Page 2: ...NY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS THAT ARE USED IN OR WITH THE SUNSTONE ENGINEERING LLC PRODUCT EVEN IF SUNSTONE ENGINEERING LLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOIN...

Page 3: ...ng Options 2 How to Adjust Microscope Focus 5 How to Place the Welding Stylus 5 Electrode Setup 6 Electrode Care 7 Shield Gas Setup 9 Microscope Tips 10 Microscope LCD Filter Shutter System 11 How to...

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Page 5: ...Cables The Orion mPulse cable connections vary If you purchased the darkening lens or the microscope cabling needs change slightly The darkening lens or microscope will automatically darken when the w...

Page 6: ...switch C on the back of the welder Microscope Arm Mounting Options If you purchased the Orion mPulse with a microscope carefully follow these instructions Mounting Option 1 Clamp to Table This option...

Page 7: ...ssembly A up slide the arm onto the table as shown in Figure 3 1 A plastic cable guide cover E can be clipped on over the angled bracket if desired See Figure 3 2 Mounting Option 2 Bolt through Table...

Page 8: ...Figure 4 2 ARM TENSION ADJUSTMENT The spring tension is factory pre set but should chang es be desired the tension can be adjusted by turning a hex screw located on the arm joint as shown in Figure 4...

Page 9: ...e correct focus location Focus the microscope until the texture on the skin of your finger is clearly visible How to Place the Welding Stylus If using a microscope with the Orion mPulse insert the Wel...

Page 10: ...Hull E for proper Electrode D positioning Stylus Shaft A Collet B Collet Cap C Electrode D Stylus Hull E Stylus Components Figure 6 1 Electrode Setup The Orion mPulse comes standard with a 1 0mm elec...

Page 11: ...place See Figure 7 1 Electrode Care WORKPIECE ELECTRODE PRESSURE Touch the workpiece to the electrode with very light pressure Too much pressure will cause the workpiece to stick to the electrode and...

Page 12: ...with your index finger while twisting the electrode with the thumb and middle finger See Figure 8 2 Once the electrode is sharp and clean turn off the rotary tool and insert the electrode back into th...

Page 13: ...such as 99 996 pure argon Argon 4 6 to prevent these effects PRESSURIZED GAS SAFETY There are several important rules that should be fol lowed when using a compressed shielding gas such as argon Alwa...

Page 14: ...o the gas port on the back of the power supply Tug gently on the tube to verify a tight fit Connect the other end of the gas tubing to the gas regulator Open the gas tank at the main valve slowly The...

Page 15: ...kpiece to the electrode Once you feel comfortable attach the alligator clip to the workpiece and enable welds by touching the Play button to begin welding Note Be mindful of your energy setting Too mu...

Page 16: ...Energy Level This number represents the amount weld energy level in Joules ready to be released through the electrode Energy Bar Use a finger and slide horizontally to adjust the weld energy level in...

Page 17: ...the Weld Energy Level Play Pause Button When the Orion mPulse is initially powered on the Play Pause button D will be in the Pause mode The welder will not operate while in Pause mode To operate the w...

Page 18: ...hed to the welding plate or any workpiece Don t worry about the alligator clip yet Make sure your eyes are protected by properly using the darkening lens or microscope Never operate the welder without...

Page 19: ...as a guide to try different settings Make several welds on the weld plate to get comfortable with the stylus and the different weld parameters Disregard the higher numbers and agitation labels on the...

Page 20: ...Sharp 10 ws Earring Post Metal Tip Shape Energy Notes 14k Gold Sharp 10 ws T Joint weld with 45 electrode angle T Joint Weld 24k Gold Sharp 10 ws Silver Sharp 12 ws Platinum Sharp 12 ws Stainless Ste...

Page 21: ...hing work piece next to wire Add Metal Weld 24k Gold Sharp 15 ws Silver Sharp 20 ws Platinum Sharp 20 ws Stainless Steel Sharp 15 ws Palladium Sharp 15 ws Titanium Sharp 20 ws Brass Sharp 17 ws Retip...

Page 22: ...sized and right priced 3 30 Joules 1 0 1 5 mm Spot Size 1 weld every 2 seconds Orion 100c When you need a bit more power a bit more energy control try the 100c 3 100 Joules 0 75 2 5 mm Spot Size 1 we...

Page 23: ...c welder Most of the features and power you ll need 1 150 Joules 0 5 3 5 mm Spot Size 1 weld every 0 2 seconds Orion 200i For large shops who value production efficiencies or for the master welders wh...

Page 24: ...Ste 5 Payson UT 84651 USA Tel 1 801 658 0015 wwww sunstonewelders com 2022 Sunstone Engineering LLC Safety information subject to change Sunstone and Orion are trademarks of Sunstone Engineering LLC 2...