ESAB Aristo U82 - MMA WELDING; MMA Welding DC and AC Settings

5 MMA WELDING
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5 MMA WELDING
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MMA welding may also be referred to as welding with coated electrodes. Striking the arc
melts the electrode and its coating forms protective slag.
For electrode diameters that can be used for MMA welding, see the "WIRE AND GAS
DIMENSIONS" appendix at the end of this manual.
5.1 MMA welding DC
Settings Setting range In steps of Synergy
dependent
Adjustable
in synergy
Current* 16 - 650 A 1 A x
Arc force 0 - 100% 1% x
Min. current factor 0 - 100% 1% x
Regulator type 0 - 1 x
Synergy OFF or ON - - -
Hot start OFF or ON - x
Hot start duration 1 - 30 1 x
Hot start amplitude % - x
Setting limits 0 - 50 1 - -
Measure limits 0 - 50 1 - -
*) Maximum current depending on which machine type is being used.
5.2 MMA welding AC
Settings Setting range In steps of Synergy
dependent
Adjustable
in synergy
Current* 16 - 650 A 1 A x
Arc force 0 - 100% 1% x
Min. current factor 0 - 100% 1% x
Regulator type 0 - 1 x
Synergy OFF or ON - - -
Hot start OFF or ON - x
Hot start duration 1 - 30 x
Hot start amplitude % - x
Setting limits 0 - 50 1 - -
Measure limits 0 - 50 1 - -
*) Maximum current depending on which machine type is being used.