The electrode diameter depends on the welding current. A diameter of
1.6 mm is recommended for welding currents up to 70 A and 2.4 mm for
higher currents.
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BOOSTER.PRO 170 with gas management
In the case of the BOOSTER.PRO with gas management, the shielding
gas valve is integrated in the welding unit. With the REHM WP17/4m KM
(REHM order no. 763 1747) or WP17/8m KM TIG torch (REHM order no.
763 1748), the shielding gas flow and the output voltage are controlled
in the four-step mode by pressing the torch button. This ensures
optimum gas shielding for the weld and economical gas consumption.
Reworking and unnecessary expense are avoided.
Procedure: Place the electrode on the workpiece. As there is no output
voltage, no current flows. This prevents wear on the electrode and the
workpiece.
1st step: Press torch button
2nd step: Release torch button
3rd step: Press torch button
4th step: Release torch button
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The solenoid valve for the shielding gas is opened
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After the fixed gas pre-flow time (0.1 sec.), the reduced ignition
current flows
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When the electrode is lifted off the workpiece, the arc is safely
ignited by the INTIG Energy system, preventing damage to the
electrode and the workpiece.
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If the torch button is released before the electrode is lifted off the
workpiece, the ignition process is switched off. (there is no
welding current)
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If the button is released after lifting off the electrode, this has no
effect. (welding current flowing)
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The current is switched off.
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Shielding gas continues to flow as long as the torch button is
pressed. The post-flow time can therefore be adapted to the
welding task in hand in accordance with individual requirements
(min. 5 seconds).
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In order to ensure that shielding gas supply continues for a
sufficiently long time, the solenoid valve remains open for at least
5 sec., even if the torch button is only pressed briefly in step 3.
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If the torch button is pressed for 5 sec. or longer in step 3, the
shielding gas solenoid valve is closed immediately when the
button is released.