Operation – Lincoln VANTAGE 500 User Manual

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n general the ‘Touch Start’ feature avoids tungsten contamination
without the use of a Hi-frequency unit. If the use of a high
frequency generator is desired, the K930-2 TIG Module can be
used with the Vantage. The settings are for reference.

The Vantage is equipped with the required R.F. bypass circuitry
for the connection of high frequency generating equipment.

The Vantage and any high frequency generating equipment must
be properly grounded. See the K930-2 TIG Module operating
manuals for complete instructions on installation, operation, and
maintenance.

When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT control on the Vantage
is used to set the maximum range of the CURRENT CONTROL
on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connected to the TIG Module.

VANTAGE SETTINGS WHEN USING THE K930-2
TIG MODULE

• Set the WELD MODE switch to the “Touch Start Tig 20-250

Setting”.

• Set the IDLER switch to the “AUTO” position.

• Set the WELDING TERMINALS switch to the “Remotely

Controlled” position. This will keep the solid state contactor open
and provide a “cold” electrode until the triggering device
(Amptrol or Arc Start Switch) is pressed.

Table B.3 TYPICAL CURRENT RANGES

(1)

FOR TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES

(2)

DCEN (-)

DCEP (+)

Approximate Argon Gas Flow Rate

l/min (c.f.m.)

Tungsten

Electrode

1%, 2%

1%, 2%

TIG TORCH

Diameter

Thoriated

Thoriated

Aluminium

Stainless Steel

Nozzle

mm (in)

Tungsten

Tungsten

Size (4), (5)

.25 (0.010)

2-15

(3)

2-4 (3-8)

2-4 (3-8)

#4, #5, #6

.50 (0.020)

5-20

(3)

3-5 (5-10)

3-5 (5-10)

1.0 (0.040)

15-80

(3)

3-5 (5-10)

3-5 (5-10)

1.6 (1/16)

70-150

10-20

3-5 (5-10)

4-6 (9-13)

#5, #6

2.4 (3/32)

150-250

15-30

6-8 (13-17)

5-7 (11-15)

#6, #7, #8

3.2 (1/8)

250-400

25-40

7-11 (15-23)

5-7 (11-15)

4.0 (5/32)

400-500

40-55

10-12 (21-25)

6-8 (13-17)

#8, #10

4.8 (3/16)

500-750

55-80

11-13 (23-27)

8-10 (18-22)

6.4 (1/4)

750-1000

80-125

13-15 (28-32)

11-13 (23-27)

(1)

When used with argon gas. The current ranges shown must be reduced when using argon/helium or pure helium shielding gases.

(2)

Tungsten electrodes are classified as follows by the American Welding Society (AWS):

Pure EWP
1% Thoriated

EWTh-1

2% Thoriated

EWTh-2

Though not yet recognized by the AWS, Ceriated Tungsten is now widely accepted as a substitute for 2% Thoriated Tungsten in
AC and DC applications.

(3)

DCEP is not commonly used in these sizes.

(4)

TIG torch nozzle “sizes” are in multiples of 1/16ths of an inch:

# 4 =

1/4 in.

6 mm

# 5 =

5/16 in.

8 mm

# 6 =

3/8 in.

10 mm

# 7 =

7/16 in.

11 mm

# 8 =

1/2 in.

12.5 mm

#10 =

5/8 in.

16 mm

(5)

TIG torch nozzles are typically made from alumina ceramic. Special applications may require lava nozzles, which are less prone to

breakage, but cannot withstand high temperatures and high duty cycles.

B-7

OPERATION

B-7

Vantage 500 CUMMINS

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