Results of 5 hour weld tests at 80, 150 & 250 Amps
80 Amps Five 1 hour cycles
2% Thoriated
1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours
4 Hours
5 Hours
150 Amps Five 1 hour cycles
2% Thoriated
1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours
4 Hours
5 Hours
250 Amps Five 1 hour cycles
2% Thoriated
1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours
4 Hours
5 Hours
Welding Parameters For Continuous Welding Test
Electrode: 3/32 - 30°
Ignition assistance: HF-Ignition
Inert gas: Argon 4.6 @ 9 l/min
Gas pre flow time: 5 sec
Gas post flow time: 10 sec
Distance Electrode-Anode: 3 mm
Distance Electrode-nozzle: 5 mm
Anode material: Copper (water-cooled)
Filler material: none