Tweco 400 MSTP Arcmaster - Manual (Page 34)

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ii) Vertical up welding
When welding vertical up with arc force on, the operator can control the amount of
current by changing arc length, i.e. voltage. Weld metal is deposited by “digging” the
electrode into the side of the base metal joint and then increasing the arc length with a
flicking motion, to allow the weld pool to freeze, before digging the electrode into the
other side of the base metal joint.
Without arc force, increasing the arc length does not decrease the weld current
sufficiently and the operator has to manually decrease the current via a remote current
control to freeze the weld pool. This welding current reduction also reduces
the penetration.
The arc force allows the weld pool to freeze during the “flick” phase without decreasing the amount of
weld current available during the “dig” phase thus maximizing penetration.
3.05 Weld Parameters
Weld Mode
Weld
Parameter
Parameter Range Factory
Setting
Incremental
Unit STICK MIG
LIFT TIG
WELD (V)
MIG
10.0 to 36.0V DC 17.0V 0.1V
INDUCTANCE 0 to 100% 10% 1%
HOT START 0 to 70A 20A 1A
WELD (A)
TIG or STICK
1 to 400A DC 80A 1A
ARC CONTROL 0 to 100% 10% 1%
Table 6 – Weld Parameters
3.06 Power Source Features
Feature Description
New Digital Control • All welding parameters are adjustable
Touch Panel Switches • Touch switches eliminate mechanical damage
Front Control Cover • Protects front panel controls
Digital Meter Volt & Ammeter • Displays selected weld parameter value
• Displays average weld current when welding
• Displays average weld current for 20 seconds after weld has
been completed
• A selected weld parameter value can be adjusted at any time
even while welding
Intelligent Fan Control • The intelligent cooling system is designed to reduce dust and
foreign material build-up, while providing optimum cooling.
• Fan speed reduces approximately 30 seconds after machine is
turned on
• Fan speed increases when internal components reaches
operating temperature
ON/OFF Switch • Mains ON/OFF switch located on rear panel