Fronius TransPocket 180 - TIG Welding; General; Connecting the Gas Cylinder

Setting the gas
pressure on the
welding torch
with gas cut-off
valve
Welding torch with gas cut-off valve
1
Open the gas cut-off valve
-
shielding gas flows
2
Set the desired gas flow rate on
the pressure regulator
3
Close the gas cut-off valve
TIG welding
1
Select TIG welding with the welding process button
-
the TIG welding indicator lights up
2
Press the setting value button until
-
the welding current indicator lights up
3
Adjust the welding current using the adjusting dial
4
Place the gas nozzle down on the ignition location, ensuring there is a gap of
approx. 2 to 3 mm (5/64 to 1/8 in.) between the tungsten electrode and the
workpiece
5
Actuate the gas cut-off valve
-
shielding gas flows
6
Gradually tilt the welding torch up until the tungsten electrode touches the
workpiece
7
Raise the welding torch and rotate it into its normal position
-
the arc ignites
8
Carry out welding
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TIG Comfort
Stop
To activate and set the TIG Comfort Stop function, see the description Comfort
Stop Sensitivity starting on page 39.
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