Hobart XVS Series User Manual

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3-5. Variable Shade Control − XVS Model
1
1 Variable Shade Control
(No. 9 − 13)
Use the control to adjust the lens
shade in the darkened state. Use
the table below to select proper
shade control setting based on
your welding process.
Start at shade 13 and adjust lighter
to suit the welding application and
your personal preference.
Application Welding Arc Current in Amperes Protective Shade No.
Stick Electrodes Less than 40
40−80
80−175
175−300
300−500
9
10
11
12
13
MIG Less than 100
100−175
175−300
300−500
10
11
12
13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(TIG)
Less than 50
50−100
100−200
200−400
10
11
12
13
Air Carbon Less than 500
500−700
12
13
Plasma Arc Cutting 60−150
150−250
250−400
11
12
13
Plasma Arc Welding Less than 50
50−200
200−400
9
10
12

Hobart XVS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Hobart
Model	XVS Series
Category	Welding Accessories
Language	English