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TITANIUM 400 AC/DC
EN
ELECTRODE WELDING (MMA / SMAW)
CONNECTION AND ADVICE
• Connect the cables, electrode holder and ground clamp to the connection connectors.
• Observe the welding polarities and intensities indicated on the electrode boxes.
• Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when the machine is not in use.
• The machine has 3 features exclusive to Inverters:
- The Hot Start creates an overcurrent at the beginning of the welding.
- The Arc Force creates an overcurrent which prevents the electrode from sticking to the weld pool.
- The Anti-Sticking technology makes it easier to unstick the electrode from the metal.
CHOICE OF COATED ELECTRODES
• Rutile electrode: very easy to use in all positions with DC and AC current.
• Basic Electrode: used in all DC and AC positions, it is suitable for safety work due to its increased mechanical properties.
• Cellulosic electrode: very dynamic arc with a high melting rate, its use in all positions makes it especially suitable for pipeline work.
THE SETTINGS OF THE COATED ELECTRODE PROCESS (MMA/SMAW)
Settings
Designation
Adjustable settings
Standard
(CC)
Pulsed
AC
Recommendations
Electrode type
Rutile
Basic
Cellulosic
The electrode type determines specific parameters accor
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ding to the type of electrode used in order to optimize its
weldability.
Anti-Sticking
OFF - ON
Anti-gluing is recommended to safely remove the electrode
if it is glued to the part to be welded (the power is automa-
tically cut off).
Choice of polarity Directe (+=+ et -=-)
Inverse (+=- et -=+)
The replacement of accessories in case of direct or reverse
polarity is carried out at the product level.
COATED ELECTRODE WELDING (MMA/SMAW)
• MMA Standard
This MMA Standard welding mode is suitable for most applications. It can weld any type of electrode : rutile, basic, cellulosic... and on any material:
steel, stainless steel, cast iron.
Settings
Designation
Adjustable
settings
Description & advice
Percentage of
Hot Start
0 - 100 %
The Hot Start is an overcurrent during priming to prevent the electrode from sticking to the
part to be welded. It is adjustable in intensity (% of welding current) and time (seconds).
Time of Hot Start
0 - 2 sec.
Welding current
10 - 400 A
The welding current is adjusted according to the type of electrode chosen (refer to the
electrode packaging).
Arc Force
-10 > +10%
The Arc Force is an overcurrent delivered when the electrode or drop comes into contact
with the solder bath in order to avoid sticking.