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4-9. Duty Cycle And Overheating For MIG (GMAW)
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10
minutes that unit can weld at rated
load without overheating.
If unit overheats, output stops. Wait
fifteen minutes for unit to cool.
Reduce amperage or duty cycle
before starting to weld again.
NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle
can damage unit and void warranty.
4 Minutes Welding 6 Minutes Resting
2 Minutes Welding 8 Minutes Resting
Overheating
0
15
A or V
OR
Reduce Duty Cycle
Minutes
duty1 4/95 − Ref. Duty Cycle Charts
60% Duty Cycle At 80A
120V Input
240V Input
20% Duty Cycle At 185A
40% Duty Cycle At 145A
6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
10 100
Output Amperes
% Duty Cycle
20
50
240V
120V 20A
120V 15A
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