Hobart Welding Products XVX manual Variable Shade Control No, 40−80 80−175, 50−100, 60−150, 50−200

3-4. Variable Shade Control (No. 9 − 13)

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

1shade control setting based on your welding process.

Start at shade 12 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	9
	40−80	10
	80−175	11
	175−300	12
	300−500	13
MIG	Less than 100	10
	100−175	11
	175−300	12
	300−500	13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	Less than 50	10
(TIG)	50−100	11
	100−200	12
	200−400	13
Air Carbon	Less than 500	12
	500−700	13
Plasma Arc Cutting	60−150	11
	150−250	12
	250−400	13
Plasma Arc Welding	Less than 50	9
	50−200	10
	200−400	12

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