Ok I've had a look at one. Set everything to zero. Tig switch ON, main current 55, AC ON, AC BALANCE 70% AC freq 100 , I'm assuming your torch and return are in the correct places if they fit both ways as your balance will work in reverse (I think) leave everything else at zero for now.Right, as I'm understanding it, the AC balance. (which goes from 30% - 70% on my machine) . Basically controls the amount of cleaning to penetrative.
I've tried it at 30% using gold 1.6 at 55amps and it balls up right back into the shroud. The same at 70% and 50%. Gas flow set at 6-8 lps
I was going to say if you still get problems just ring R-Tech they will be happy to advise. But Richard is doing a sterling job in getting you sorted. I must admit my son had this problem at the start but using a foot pedal made it so much better.Will do. Just been trying out an outside corner weld, not to shabby. Now need to get with filler.
Its strange as we decided against using a torch so w could get used to welding with a torch on its own but a pedal is so much better its actually better to learn using one from the start IMHO.It's been a much more successful afternoon, your right about using a pedal. Just got to try and get the juggling act of torch and filler rod to come together. Will post pictures later. Thanks everyone
This is nice progress mate. I still believe the balance on your machine needs to be set higher % than what it is in the pic 60-70% should work a lot better. Turn the AC freq up too about half way 100hz plus. This will narrow that arc and give a lot more focus and stability. I really think for your 1st attempt at this hard process these are blinding welds.
If you ever pass kidderminster you can try mine. I have the TIG 201Ah I see. Enjoy. I have heard good things about those machines. Hopefully I'll have the pleasure to try one out my self.
Cheers I was working up at Titan steel wheels in cookley last week that's up your way.If you ever pass kidderminster you can try mine. I have the TIG 201
Lovely work. SmashingI done this with a rtech 161