Tweco 400i Transmig - Manual (Page 25)

TRANSMIG 400 i
July 18, 2008 4-3
4.02 Weld Process Selection
Weld Mode
Weld Parameter
STICK MIG
LIFT
TIG Description
WELD (V) Weld voltage MIG Mode.
INDUCTANCE Inductance control in MIG Mode.
HOT START Start current in amps is added to the WELD (A).
WELD (A) WELD (A) current for STICK or LIFT TIG.
ARC CONTROL Adjusts percentage increase in welding current
and is proportional to arc length (arc voltage).
Table 4-3: Weld Process selection versus Weld Mode for Transmig 400 i
4.03 Weld Parameter Descriptions
WELD (V):
This parameter sets the MIG weld arc voltage in MIG mode.
INDUCTANCE
This parameter sets the INDUCTANCE when MIG welding. It controls the dynamic properties of the arc in
dip transfer welding mode. When this parameter is set to 0%, i.e. minimum inductance, the arc has a fast
response with a resulting crisp arc noise and coarse spatter. When this parameter is set to 100%, i.e.
maximum inductance, the arc has a slow response with a resulting soft arc and fine spatter.
NOTE
As the INDUCTANCE is increased, the WELD (V) may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired
weld characteristic.
HOT START
This parameter operates in STICK mode and improves the start characteristics for stick electrodes. e.g.
low hydrogen electrodes. It sets the peak start current on top of the WELD current. e.g. HOT START
current = 150 amps when Weld Current = 100 amps & HOT START = 50A
WELD (A)
This parameter sets the STICK & Lift TIG weld current.