i Series User Manual
20
Advantages: Good weld penetration with good weld smoothing. Deeper penetration welds can be produced with lower
power and longer weld time.
Disadvantages: Slightly more complicated to learn than classic mode.
SQUARE
Square waveforms produce a constant power/current for a specified weld time. Users are able to
independently adjust both the power of the weld, as well as the length of the weld.
Advantages: Users have the capability to adjust the weld to their circumstances. For example;
users can produce a soft weld discharge for a relatively long period of time for smooth welds, or
a forceful discharge for a short period of time for increased depth.
Disadvantages: Limited weld length at higher powers. Smoothing occurs only at low power settings.
Weld Time
CLASSIC
is graph shows the classic waveform at a reduced weld length. Notice that
reducing the time in the classic waveform mode simply truncates the weld
waveform, delivering the same amount of energy, in a shorter time. is time
reduction in the Classic mode reduces the smoothness of the weld spot.
TRIANGLE
is graph shows how the time adjustment changes the shape and area of
the Triangle mode. A shorter time will contain less energy but will have the
same initial “punch” as a longer weld time would at the same power level.
Both welds will have a degree of weld smoothing, with the longer weld time
achieving the smoothest results. Triangle mode is a great way to produce a
smooth weld with a deeper weld penetration. Weld penetration comes from
a combination of weld power and weld time. Deep larger welds can be achieved with high power and short time, while deep
smaller welds are achieved with low power and longer time. e length of the weld affects how hard the initial “punch” will
be. Remember that both the length and power of the weld can be adjusted independently in Triangle mode.
SQUARE
is graph shows how changing the weld time changes the square waveform.
e power level stays the same and the weld length increases or decreases
the area (energy) of the weld waveform. High power welds produce a deeper
penetrating weld. For example; by turning up the weld power to maximum, and
reducing the weld time to a very small value, the weld can be used to “punch”
through a thin sheet of metal. is happens as the weld plasma melts and then
pushes the molten metal out of its path. Using lower power with a longer weld
time can produce deeper weld penetration without as much pushing, this produces smoother welds.
To Previous Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
