Arc Machines 217 WDR - Manual (Page 39)

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6. The Model 217 WDR is now loaded with the weld schedule and is in STANDBY mode,
ready to weld.
7. Below is an example of an S^3 (pronounced S cubed) weld, it is named for the
three S’s
defining the weld (Single Slope, Single pass). It is a linear reduction of current from a
START AMPS to an END AMPS with a LOW AMP PULSATION for an AVERAGE AMP
OUTPUT.