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10. OPERATION (continued)
Crater
Initial
current
Timinnig Chart
ON
㧔
REPEAT
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OFF
ON ON ON
Torch Switch
Welding Current
Welding Current
Crater Current
ON
ON ON ON
Torch Switch
Welding Current
Welding Current
Initial Current Crater Current
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Even if the torch switch is turned OFF during welding, the welding current will
be self-held. When the torch switch is turned ON again, it is switched to crater-
fill current. During crater-fill operation, the torch switch must be held turned
ON. If the torch switch is turned OFF during crater-fill operation, it is switched
back to welding current again. Those switching operation will be repeated
cyclically. It is therefore needed to perform it with the torch lifted up to turn
OFF arcing.
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In addition to turning OFF arcing with the torch lifted, it is also possible to turn
OFF arcing with the torch switch held depressed for a longer time during
repetition. See Section 10.1.17,
“Internal functions” for further details.
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Welding with various functions combined
With crater-fill, pulsing, and slope functions combined, it is possible to perform welding as shown
below: