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An example of titanium welded to gold and silver. e gold to titanium weld looks
clean but is brittle. e silver to titanium weld also looks good and is strong. e Silver
to gold weld looks good and is strong.
Chapter 6: 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 PULSEARC 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
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