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STT
Different from conventional CV processes STT is neither constant current (CC) nor constant voltage (CV) Real time (closed loop) adjustment and control of welding output waveform
STT output response is arc event driven, not time event driven as in a conventional pulse machine)
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Waveform 4
Background
This is the current level of the arc prior to shorting to the weld pool it is a steady current level between 50 100 amps
Ball
When the electrode initially shorts. The background current is further reduced to 10A for approximately 0.75 m/s
Pinch
Following the ball time, a high current is applied to the shorted electrode in the form of an increasing , dual-slope ramp. This accelerates the transfer of the molten metal from the electrode to the weld pool by applying electric pinch forces
dv/dt
When this value indicates fused separation is about to occur, the current is reduced to 50A in microseconds
Separation
(T4)
Plasma
A period of high current where the electrode is quickly melted back immediately after separation of the electrode from the weld pool
Plasma
(T6 T7)
or automatic applications
gases:
size
Application Advantages
High quality / low defect rate Low hydrogen deposit High productivity rate Easily automated Less skill requirement
5.0 mm
2.5 mm
STICK
STT
No Cold Fusion Consistent X-ray Quality Welds Good Puddle Control Shorter Training Time Low Fume Generation Low Spatter Not Sensitive to Composition of Shielding Gas
Reliable
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Waveform 18
4 Times Faster Vertical Down Welding Possible Shorter Training Time Not Sensitive to Composition of Shielding Gas 100% CO2 Welds Stainless, Nickel Alloys and Mild Steel Well
High Speed
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Waveform 19
Limitations
More Expensive Equipment Limited to a Modified Short Circuit Mode
20 MM-41
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