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OPERATION

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DEFINITION OF WELDING TERMS

NON-SYNERGIC WELDING MODES

A Non-synergicwelding mode requires all welding process variables to be set by the operator.

SYNERGIC WELDING MODES

A Synergic welding mode offers the simplicity of single knob control. The machine will select the cor- rect voltage and amperage based on the wire feed speed (WFS) set by the operator.

WFS

Wire Feed Speed

CC

Constant Current

CV

Constant Voltage

GMAW (MIG)

Gas Metal Arc welding

GMAW-P (MIG)

Gas Metal Arc welding-(Pulse)

GMAW-PP (MIG)

Gas Metal Arc welding-(Pulse-on-Pulse)

GTAW (TIG)

Gas Tungsten Arc welding

SMAW (STICK)

Shielded Metal Arc welding

FCAW (INNERSHIELD)

Flux Core Arc Welding

SAW

Submerged Arc welding

POWER WAVE AC/DC

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