Lincoln Electric IM10046 VRTEX 360 - Manual (Page 34)

B-17 OPERATION B-17
VRTEX ® 360
Position is the userʼs ideal weld root location. This
location can change with each pass. When weaving,
the ideal location is considered the centerline of the
weave.
Contact Tip to Work Distance (CTWD) (for VR
GMAW and VR FCAW) and Arc Length (for VR
SMAW) are the distances from the tip of the VR
GMAW/FCAW gun or VR SMAW device to a plane
going through the ideal position location.
Travel Angle is the angle between the electrode and
the workpiece in the direction of travel. The upper right
area of the screen displays if the user should be push-
ing or dragging. If the user pushes when they should
be dragging, they will not receive maximum points. For
pipe welding, this is the angle between the electrode
and the tangent of the pipe at that point.
Work Angle is the angle between the electrode and
workpiece as seen in the work angle picture below.