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100c User Manual
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ch.11
CHAPTER 11: FAQ / TROUBLESHOOTING /
GLOSSARY
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I USE ANY ATTACHMENT WHILE IN TACK MODE?
NO. e pulse-arc welding stylus should never be used while the Orion is in Tack Mode. However,
any other attachment can be used. Attachments sold as “tack” welding attachments have been
designed to transfer more energy to the weld. ese attachments help the Orion work as not only
a tack welder, but as a permanent fusion resistance welder.
CAN ATTACHMENTS LABELED “TACK” BE USED WITH THE PULSEARC WELDING STYLUS?
Yes*. e pulse-arc welding stylus requires an electrical contact to the workpiece. Tack welding
attachments can be used for this purpose.
*Please note that tack welding attachments will also transfer more energy to the arc when used
for Pulse Arc Mode. is means that you should use lower energy settings than you would need
with pulse-arc attachments.
I WANT TO GET THE MOST POWER POSSIBLE OUT OF THE ORION. WHAT CAN I DO?
e Orion is designed to deliver a tremendous amount of energy in Tack Mode. You can use up to
10AWG cabling to deliver more energy to the work area. NOTE: Using larger cabling (ex. 8 AWG or
larger) may damage the welder and will void your warranty.
CAN I MAKE MY OWN WELDING ATTACHMENTS?
Yes, the Orion welder is very versatile. You are welcome to make your own pulse-arc and tack
/ fusion welding attachments. NOTE: 10 AWG is the largest cable that should be used with your
Orion welder. e 10 AWG cable should not be shorter than 3.5 feet (1m).
CAN I MAKE PERMANENT WELDS IN TACK MODE?
Yes, the Orion has been designed with Sunstone Engineering’s industrial spot welding (resistance
welding) technology. By turning up the energy, and using tack welding attachments, the Orion is
a fully fledged resistance welder, often called a fusion welder. Alternatively, by using low energy,
or small cabling, the Orion will act as a temporary tack welder. is temporary tacking allows
positioning of a weld piece before permanent welding in Pulse Arc Mode.
WHAT MATERIALS CAN YOU WELD WITH THE ORION?
e Orion can weld a wide variety of materials. Some examples include gold, silver, platinum,
steel, stainless steel, titanium and virtually all other precious metals. In addition, cobalt alloys,
aluminum, tin, brass, and EVEN copper can be welded with the Orion. Even with an ideal welder,
some materials and alloys will be difficult to weld. Furthermore, some materials such as zinc
should not be welded because they may produce fumes that will make the welding technician sick.
Pulse-arc welding of solder is also not advised because of its low melting temperature. Solder will
vaporize easily and leave your workpiece looking blackened or burnt.