SECTION 7 − HIGH FREQUENCY

7-1. Welding Processes Requiring High Frequency

1

Work

TIG

1 High-Frequency Voltage

TIG − helps arc jump air gap between torch and workpiece and/ or stabilize the arc.

high_freq 12/96 − S-0693

7-2. Incorrect Installation

 

Weld Zone

 

11, 12

50 ft

 

(15 m)

 

 

10

9

14

8

 

7

3

13

2

 

1

4

5

6

Sources of Direct High-Frequency Radiation

1High-Frequency Source (welding power source with built-in HF or separate HF unit)

2Weld Cables

3Torch

4Work Clamp

5Workpiece

6Work Table

Sources of Conduction of High

Sources of Reradiation of High

Frequency

Frequency

7

Input Power Cable

10

Ungrounded Metal Objects

8

Line Disconnect Device

11

Lighting

9

Input Supply Wiring

12

Wiring

 

 

13

Water Pipes and Fixtures

 

 

14

External Phone and Power Lines

S-0694

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Miller Electric HF-251D-1, HF-251-2 manual Welding Processes Requiring High Frequency, Incorrect Installation, Weld Zone