Operation, Recommended processes and equipment – Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE SVM173-A User Manual
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RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Wave 455/R can be set up in a number of
configurations, some requiring optional equipment or
welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro-
grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically
including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, GTAW and STT
for a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless
steel, cored wires, and aluminum. The STT process
supports mild steel and stainless steel welding.
The Power Wave 455/R is recommended only for
automatic or mechanized applications such as robotic
welding.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Automatic Operation
All welding programs and procedures are set through
software for the robotic Power Wave. FANUC robots
equipped with RJ-3 controllers may communicate
directly with the Power Wave. Other pieces of equip-
ment such as PLCs or computers can communicate
with the Power Wave using DeviceNET. All wire weld-
ing processes require a robotic Power Feed wire feeder.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• PF-10/R Wire Feeder, K1780-1
• Control Cables (22 pin to 22 pin), K1795-10,-25,-50,-
100
• Control Cables (for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin
to 14 pin, 10 ft), K1804-1
• Control Cables (for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin
to 14 pin, 18 in), K1805-1
• Control Cables (for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin
to 14 pin, 18 in), K1804-2
LIMITATIONS
• The Power Wave 455/R is not suitable for SMAW,
CAC-A or other processes not listed.
• Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor environ-
ments.
• Only ArcLink Power Feed wire feeders and user
interfaces may be used. Other Lincoln wire feeders
or non-Lincoln wire feeders cannot be used.
DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD
The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding at
a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power
source will be the limiting factor in determining system
duty cycle capability. Note that the duty cycle is based
upon a ten minute period. A 60% duty cycle represents
6 minutes of welding and 4 minutes of idling in a ten
minute period.
B-5
B-5
OPERATION
POWER WAVE 455M/MSTT