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3.3. Spot-welding Mode
In this mode, welding time can be preset and the diagram below depicts the
activity:
0~t1: Press torch trigger. Gas pre-flow starts.
t1~t2: Wire feed starts and gas flows.
t2: Welding starts and the welding current reaches the preset value.
t3: Trigger released within the preset welding time, wire feed stops
immediately and the current drops to zero. Gas post flow will continue for a
short period of time. Note: The pre-flow and post-flow times not adjustable in
the spot-welding mode.
t4/t5: Trigger released after the preset welding time, the operation will stop
when the preset time has elapsed and the current drops to zero as post-flow
will continue for a short period of time. Note: The pre-flow and post-flow times
not adjustable in the spot-welding mode.
3.4.
Continuous Spot-welding Mode
Select the
Spot Continuous
mode, press and hold the torch trigger for welding at the
preset current for the duration of the operation. Spot time and spot interval work in a
cycle and the welding operation stops when the trigger is released.
3.5. Robot Mode
Select the robot mode to allow communication between the welding machine and the
welding robot.