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EXAMPLE 2 - 2 STEP TRIGGER: Improved Arc Start and Arc End. Tailoring the arc start and arc end is a common method for reducing spatter and improving weld quality. This can be accomplished with the Start and Burnback functions set to a desired values and Crater set to OFF. (See Figure B.20)
For this sequence,
PREFLOW:
Shielding gas begins to flow immediately when the gun trigger is pulled.
RUN-IN:
After preflow time expires, the power source regulates to the start output and wire is advanced towards the work piece at the
UPSLOPE:
Once the wire touches the work and an arc is estab- lished, both the machine output and the wire feed speed ramp to the weld settings throughout the start time. The time period of ramping from the start set- tings to the weld settings is called UPSLOPE.
WELD:
After upslope, the power source output and the wire feed speed continue at the weld settings.
BURNBACK:
As soon as the trigger is released, the wire feed speed is turned OFF and the machine output contin- ues for the burnback time.
POSTFLOW:
Next, the machine output is turned OFF and shielding gas continues until the post flow timer expires.
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Idle | Preflow |
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