Feature Setting Arc Effect Weld Effect

AC Balance Control Reduces balling

Controls arc cleaning action.
75% EN action and helps
Adjusting the % EN of the AC wave maintain point Bead
controls the width of the etching zone

Current
% EP
surrounding the weld. 0
% EN
Minimum visible
Note: Set the AC Balance control for
adequate arc cleaning (etching) action at Time oxide removal (etching)
the sides and in front of the weld puddle.
AC Balance should be fine-tuned
according to the amount of etching Increases balling
desired. 50% EN action of the
electrode Bead
Current

% EP
0
% EN Visible oxide
removal (etching)
Time

AC Frequency Control Wider profile

60 Hz ideal for buildup work
Controls the width of the arc cone.
Bead
Increasing the AC Frequency
Current

% EP
provides a more focused arc and 0
increased directional control. % EN
Visible oxide
Note: Decreasing the AC Frequency Time removal (etching)
softens the arc and broadens the weld
puddle for a wider weld.
Narrower profile
120 Hz for fillet welds
and automated Bead
% % applications
Current

EP EP
0
% EN % EN Visible oxide
Time removal (etching)

Independent AC Amperage 100A EP More current

Control in EN than EP:
200A EN Faster travel speeds Bead
Allows the EN and EP amperage
and deeper
Current

values to be set independently. Adjusts EP+

0 penetration
the ratio of EN to EP amperage to EN – Minimum visible
precisely control heat input to the oxide removal (etching)
work and the electrode. EN amperage Time
controls the amount of heat directed
200A EP More current
to the work, while EP amperage
in EP than EN:
dramatically affects the arc cleaning 100A EN Shallow penetration, Bead
action (along with the AC Balance
increased balling
control). Increased EN amperage also
Current

EP+
and etching
provides deeper penetration and 0 EN – Visible oxide
allows for increased travel speeds. removal (etching)
Time