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Lorch, MX350 EU, Operation Manual
Lorch, MX350 EU, Operation Manual
Operation Manual
MX 350 EU
909.1900.1-03
LORCH
Im Anwander 24 - 26,
D-71549 Auenwald, Germany
Telephone: +49(0)7191/503-0
Telefax: +49 (0)7191 503-199
Website: www.lorch.biz
E-mail: info@lorch.biz
This documentation including all its parts is protected by copyright. Any use or
modification outside the strict limits of the copyright law without the permission of
LORCH SchweiBtechnik GmbH is prohibited and liable to prosecution.
Technical changes Our machines are in a constant state of further development, and the right is
reserved to make technical changes without notice.
LORCH
Table of contents
1 Machine elements ...... . ..... . . 4 16.1 Principle of the MIG/MAG welding process . . . 20
16.2 Arc types. . . . . . ........ . .. . . ...... . .. 20
2 Explanation of symbols ..... .... 4
2.1 Meaning of the symbols in the operation 17 Techn ical data . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . 22
manual . . ... . .. . . ...... . . ..... . . . . . . . . .4
18 Maintenance and repair . . ... . .. 24
2.2 Meaning of the symbols on the machine ... . . . 4
19 Disposal .. .. ......... .. . ..... 24
3 Safety precautions .. . . . . .. ... .. 5
20 Service ...... .. .... . . .. ... . .. 24
4 Ambient conditions ............. 5
21 Declaration of conformity ... .... 24
5 General regulation of use . ..... . . 6
22 Ersatzteilliste I spare parts list I
6 UW inspection ....... .. . .. .... 6
Cm1coK ,a,eTanei::t .... . ........ . 25
7 Unit protection . . . . ..... . . .. . . . . 6 22.1 MX 350 EU .. . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ...... 25
8 Noise emission .. . ... . . . .... . . . 6 23 Stromlaufplan I schematic I
9 Electromagnetic compatibility CxeMaTHYeCKHH . .. . ... . ...... 28
(EMC) . .. ........ ..... . . ...... 6 23.1 MX 350 EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 28
23.2 Orahtvorscl1ubkoffer I wire feeder/ 6 1101( no.QaY"1
10 Transport . . ........... . . . ... . . 6 n p OBOJlOKl-1 MF-07 (EURO) .... ... . . . . . ... . 30
10.13 -3-
LORCH Explanation of symbols
1 Machine elements
CD
6 Main switch
are not included in the scope of delivery.
7 Remote control connecting socket
Subject to change.
8 Connecting socket plug socket plus/minus (burn-
er/electrode hol der/ground cable)
2.1 Meaning of the symbols in the opera- 2.2 Meaning of the symbols o n the
tion manual machine
Danger to life and limb! Danger!
If the danger warnings are disregarded,
this can cause slight or severe injuries or
&m Read the user information in the operation
manual.
even death. Disconnect the mains plug!
Danger of property damage! Pull out the mains plug before opening the
Disregarding danger warnings can cause housing .
damage to workpieces. tools, and equip-
ment.
General note!
Indicates useful information about the
product and equipment.
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Ambient conditions
LORCH
3 Safety precautions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hazard-free working with the machine is the welding current through chains, ball bearings,
only possible if you read the operating and steel cables, grounding conductors, etc., as it could
safety instructions completely and strictly cause these to melt.
observe them. 0 Secure yourself and the welding machine when work-
Please obtain practical training before us- ing in elevated or inclined areas.
ing the machine for the first time. Heed the 0 The machine should be connected only to a properly
safety regulation (UVV"). grounded mains supply. (Three-phase four-wire sys-
Remove all solvents, degreasers. and other tem with grounded neutral conductor or single phase-
flammable materials from the welding area three-wire system with grounded neutral conductor)
before welding. Non-movable flammable socket and extension cable must have a functional
materials must be covered. Only weld if the protective conductor.
ambient air contains no high concentra- D Wear protective clothing, leather gloves and leather
tions of dust, acid vapours, gases or flam- apron.
mable substances. Special care must be
D Protect the welding area with curtains or mobile
taken during repair work on pipe systems
screens.
and tanks which contain or have contained
fla mmable liquids or gases. D Do not use welding equipment to thaw out frozen wa-
ter pipes or lines.
Never touch live parts inside or outside of
the housing. Never touch welding elec- D In closed containers, under c ramped conditions, and
trodes or live welding current parts in a in high electrical risk areas, only use machines with
machine that is on. the S sign.
Do not expose the machine to rain; do not 0 When taking a break, switc h off the machine and
clean with sprays or steam jets. close the valve on the gas cylinder.
D Secure the gas cylinder with a chain l o prevent it fall-
ing over.
Always use a protection shield when weld- D Disconnect the mains plug from the mains before
ing. Warn anyone in the work area about c hanging the place of installation or making repairs
the dangers or arc rays. to the machine.
*) Only applicable for Germany. Can be ordered from
Carl Heymanns-Verlag, Luxemburger Si r. 449, 50939
Please use a suitable extraction system for
Koln .
gases and cutting vapours.
Please heed the safety regulations which apply to your
Always wear breathing apparatus when-
country. Subject to change.
ever there is a risk of inhaling welding or
cutting fumes.
If the power cable is damaged or severed 4 Ambient conditions
while working, do not touch the cable, but im-
mediately pull out the mains plug. Never use Temperature range of ambient air:
a machine if the mains cable is damaged. in operation: -20 C .. .+40c (-4 F ...+104 F)
Keep a fire extinguisher nea r the welding transport and storage: -25 c ... +55 c (-13 "F ... +131 "F)
area .
Relative humidity:
Check the welding area for fire after welding
(see UW ' ).
up to so %at 40 c (1 04 "F)
up to 90 % at 20 "C (68 "F)
Never try to disassemble the pressure
~
reducer. Replace the pressure reducer if Operation, storage and transport may only
faulty. be carries out within the ranges indicated!
Use outside of this range is considered not
used with its intended purpose. The manu-
The machine must be transported or set up facturer is not liable for damages cause by
only on firm, level surfaces. misuse.
The maximu m admissible angle of inclina- Ambient air must be free of dust, acids, corrosive gases
o.
tion for setting up or transporting is 1 or other damaging substances!
0 Service and re;pair work may only be carried out by a
trained electrician.
0 Ensure that there is good direct contact for the ground
cable immediately beside the weld point. Do not pass
10.13 -5 -
LORCH Transport
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Before start-up LORCH
11 Before start-up
---------------------------------~~~---------------~-----------------------------
11 .1 Fasten transportation belt
2 13
2 Carrying belt ~ Thread the transportation belt into the welding ma-
12 Plastic slider chine and plastic slides. See sequence of the num-
bering in the picture.
13 Velcro fa stener
14
r1 _ _ ~
I L' ~~
, /
I
I / 1
~/
' _, I
5 Accessories belt with fastener ~ Thread the accessories belt into the handle and plas-
12 Plastic slider tic slides. See sequence of the numbering in the pic-
ture.
14 Closure
~ Plug the belt fasteners together.
10.13 -7-
LORCH Before start-up
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Before start-up LORCH
11.5 MIG welding process :> Connect the welding cable 73 on the wire feed case
to the connecting plug plus 8 or, in special cases, mi-
A wire feed case (optional) is required for
nus 8 on the power source.
MIG welding.
:> Connect the control cable of the wire feed case 72
to the wire feed case connecting socket 1O on the
power source. (only on lnt case type)
The operations required may differ de-
pending on the version and the configura-
:> Equipping the wire feed case. (See wire feed case
operating instructions)
tion of the wire feed case!
Please observe the wire feed case operat-
ing manual!
~~~~~~~~~-
~!>""T----------------,,...-
bench or the workpiece. as the fuse protection must correspond to
I
.. J. the technical specifications (see Technical
Specifications).
10.13 -9-
LORCH Start-up
12 Start-up
38 39 40 41 42 43
51 ~--=~~:=;;---__,,
50 ~~======:=::-~
49 ~,......,...=:~~fk,
~
46 + - 45
30 The Fault LED ~ ights up continuously, and the 38 The Synergy LED light sup if the Synergy function
fault code is displayed in the 7 segment display is selected.
35. 39 The MIX LED lights up if MIG welding operating
31 The Remote control LED lights up when a remote mode with mixed gas is selected.
control is connected. 40 The C0 2 LED lights up if MIG welding operating
Control knob 48 specifies the maximum value for mode with C0 2 is selected.
the control range of the remote control. If 1OOA
has been set, for example, 1OA - 1OOA can be
41 The TIG LED lights up if TIG operating mode is
selected.
called up using the remote control.
Lights up when wire feed case (case type lnt) is 42 Electrode LED
connected lights up if Electrode operating mode is selected.
32 LEDVRD 43 Electrode CEL LED
lights up continuously with active VRD function lights up with operating mode Electrode CEL
(reduction in idle running voltage) flashes if the selected (Electrodes with cellulose-containing
output voltage exceeds the value permitted by encapsulation, suitable for vertical downward
the standard (e.g. in welding mode or if operating welding)
mode MSG welding LED 39, 40 selected) flashes if gouging operating mode selected.
33 The Seconds LED lights up when a value is dis- 44 welding process selector switch
played in the 7 segment display 35 in sec. serves for selecting the TIG operating mode,
MIG welding with mixing gas
34 The % LED lights up when a value is displayed in
MIG welding with C0 2
the 7 segment display 35 in percent.
MMA or CEL electrode.
35 7-Segment-Display If you hold the button down for longer than 2
indicates the selected power level , weld voltage sees., if the MIG (MIX/CO, ) operating mode has
or wire feed speed. been selected, the Synergy operating mode is
If the secondary parameters are activated, the switched on (LED Synergy 38 lights up).
code and the set value are shown alternately. If you hold the button down for longer than 2
36 Welding voltage LED lights up when the welding sees., if the Electrode (MMA/CEL) operating
voltage is displayed in the 7 segment display 35 mode has been selected , the gouging opera!-
in volts. ing mode is switched on (LED Electrode CEL 43
37 The Welding current LED lights up when the flashes).
welding current is displayed in the 7 segment 45 Polarity indication
display 35 in amps. 46 Polarity indication
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Start-up LORCH
47 Selection button 2 cycle/4 cycle/crater filling/gas A rc ignition
test serves for selection of 2 cycle, 4 cycle and :> Briefly touch the workpiece at the point to be welded
crater fi lling. using the electrode and lift the electrode a little.
If the button is pushed for longer than 2 sees., t he
gas test is started for approx . 30 sees. ./ The arc burns between the workpiece and the elec-
trode.
48 The menu I welding current control knob is used
for: Hotstart
The selection of welding current, welding voltage 0 Ignition performance is improved by increasing the
and the w ire feed rate (press). welding current (Hotstart).
The setting of welding current, welding volta ge
:> Pre ss the opera ting button 48 for 2 sees. to call up
and the wire feed ra te (turn).
the secondary parameters.
Calling up the secondary parameters (press for
2 sees.) :> Select the secondary parameter Hotstart (Code "ISt")
by rotating the control knob 48.
selecting the secondary parameters (rotate).
selecting the secondary parameters (press). :> Confirm the secondary parameter by pressing the
control knob 48.
setting the secondary parameters (rotate).
49 The C rater filling LEDlights up if the Crater filling
:> Set the desired value by rotating the control knob 48.
function is selected :> Confirm the setting by pressing the control knob 48.
50 LED 2-stroke lights up if you select the 2-stroke :> Repeat the operations for setting the Hotstart time
mode. ''tSt" secondary parameter.
51 LED 4-stroke lights up if you select the 4-stroke :> Exit the secondary parameters by pushing the oper-
mode. ating button 48 for 2 sees., or by pressing the selec-
tion button 44.
12.1 Electrode welding process ~~~~~~~~
Arc dynamics (Arc Force)
Switch on the system 0 The electrode is prevented from burning in in the
:> Switch on the system at the main switch 6. weld pool by means of a brief current increase wi th
a short arc.
:> Keep pressing button 44 until the desired electrode
operating function is selected. :> Press the operating button 48 for 2 sees. to call up
the secondary parameters.
./ The electrode MMA or CEL (LED 42 or 43) lights up.
:i Select the Arc dynamics secondary parameter (Code
:> Use control knob 48 to set the desired welding cur-
"dAF") by turning the control knob 48.
rent.
:> Confirm the secondary parameter by pressing the
control knob 48.
Electrode 0 [mm] Recommended current In
tenslty [ A] :> Set the desired value by rotating the control knob 48.
1.5 20.. .40 :> Confirm the setting by pressing the control knob 48.
2.0 35...60 :> Exit the secondary parameters by pushing the oper-
2.5 45... 100 ating button 48 for 2 sees .. or by pressing the selec-
3.2 75... 140 tion button 44.
4.0 130 ... 190
5.0 180... 280
6.0 230... 370
80 290...420
Tab. 1: Electrode diameter - Electrode
Please follow the electrode manufacturer's
CD instructions
10.1 3 -11 -
LORCH Start-up
CD
TIG welding current Range
setting be selected at the welding unit.
Welding current 11 10 to 350A 100
Tab. 3: TIG welding current
0 If you are using a wire feed case with its own control
Arc ignition system you must set the case type lo external (EXI).
:> Open the valve 19 on the TIG welding torch. O If you are using a wire feed case without its own con-
trol system (with 6 or 7 pole connection plug) you
CD ( :>
must set the case type to internal (lnt).
Press the operating button 48 for 2 sees. to call up
( p~
the secondary parameters.
:> Select the case type secondary parameter (Code
'////////////// '/////// /////// "Fdt") by turning the control knob 48 .
./ The parameter code and the corresponding setting are
:> <D Briefly touch the workpiece with the tip of the elec- displayed alternately in the 7-Segment display 35.
trode at the point t o be welded.
:> Confirm the secondary parameter by pressing the
:> @ Lift the electrode a little. control knob 48 .
./ The arc burns between the workpiece and the elec- :> Set the desired case type by rotating the control knob
trode. 48 .
Ups lope ./ "lnt" or "EXt" is displayed in the 7 segment display 35.
O A short-circuit current of 60 A is used fo r igniting during :> Confirm the setting by pressing the control knob 48.
the TIG welding process. The upslope takes place with :> Exit the secondary parameters by pushing the oper-
115 Ns until the set welding current is reached. ating button 48 for 2 sees., or by pressing the selec-
Guideline values for the current intensity and tion button 44.
the gas quantity Operating mode EXt case type
O Only the 2 cycle operating mode is possible in the
Tungsten electrode Current in- Gas quantity case type E.Xt operating mode.
diameter [mm] tensity [A] [Vmin]
:> Set the welding voltage by rotating the control knob
1.0 3 ...40 4 48.
1.6 15 ... 130 5...6 :> Press the operating button 48 to display the welding
2.0 45 ... 180 5...8 current.
2.4 70 ...240 6... 10 O The welding current is only displayed during welding.
3.2 140... 320 6 ... 12 Operating mode lnt case type
4.0 220...450 6 ... 14 :> Keep pushing the button 47 until the desired operat-
ing mode 2 cycle or 4 cycle and/or crater filling func-
tion is selected .
./ The LEDs 50 or 51 and/or 49 light up.
:> Set the desired welding voltage by rotating the knob
on the feed case.
:> Set the desired wire feed speed by rotating the knob
on the feed case.
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Start-up LORCH
O Press the operating button 48 to switch between the Cl) Mode
Cl)
display of welding voltage, welding current and wire ::J
en
feed speed.
./ The relevant parameter value is displayed in the 7 seg- Parameter
Cl>
'80
iii
"E
> .. e ~
c
ea
en
Cl>
c
(!) c ea
ea
::J
~ ;;;
Cll c
ment display 35. "C
= i= :::!:
"'-
c (!)
0 The welding current is only displayed during welding. Cll G>
iii 0
"' i i
Synergy
~ Press the selector button 44 for 2 sec. with the oper-
ating mode MIG selected.
Start current I t Sl:I50 % 5 .. .200 % x
O.O to
./' The Synergy 38 LED lights up.
Start current time fTSlB 0.1 s 20s
x
The set wire diameter is displayed for ap-
LJjSLt_ 125% 5... 200 % x
CD
Hotstart
prox. 5 sees. after switching on or selecting
O.Oto
the Synergy operating mode. Hotstart time
~TSlf 1.0 s 20 s
x
:> Select the wire diameter parameter as follows Arc dynamics ldlA1F 100 % 0...200 % x
- Press the o perating button 48, whilst the wire di- The welding current increases automatically as the weld-
ameter "d" is displayed in the 7 segment display. ing voltage is reduced. The arc dynamic indicates the ratio
(immediately afte r switching on or selecting the between the welding current and the automatic increase.
-
Synergy operating mode)
or select the secondary parameter wire diam-
Arc end detection
RlEJdJ 100% 0...200 % x x
Your welding machine switches the welding current off al
eter during subsequent operation (see "13.3 MIG
a certain arc length. (Weld end detection). The maximum
(MIX, C02)" on Page 15)
length of the arc can be adapted using the "AEd" param-
:> Set the wire diameter by rotating the control knob 48. eter.
:>
:>
Confirm the setting by pressing the control knob 48.
If necessary, press the control knob 48 for 2 sees., or the
Inductor effect I llndI100% 0...200 % xx
selection button 44 to exit the secondary parameters. Time bum back !:bib 100 % 1...200 % xx
:> Set the desired welding voltage by rotating the knob
on the feed case. Crater filling energy 1i(if 50 % 0 ... 100 % x
:> Set the wire feed rate on the rotary knob on the feed 10 to 40
case to the middle position (0).
Crater filling voltage
UJll 20V v x
Crater filli ng feed 5 0 ... 18
D In the operating mode Synergy, the wire feed rate is
automatically matched to the set welding voltage. rate tf_iE m/min m/min
x
:> Correct the wire feed rate, if necessary, on the feed
case by turning to"+" or"-".
Crater filli ng lime
(only with 2 cycle) It Flt 1s 0 to 10 s x x
Case type (feeder
I ~~
the secondary parameters. 0.8... 1.2
Wire diameter di mm
x
:> Set the desired secondary parameter by rotating the
control knob 48 . Tab. 4: Secondary parameters
./ The parameter code and the corresponding setting are D The factory setting values are optimised thanks to
displayed alternately in the 7-Segment display 35. automatic param eters.
:> Confirm the secondary parameter by pressing the You can use these factory settings unchanged fo r
control knob 48. most welding jobs.
:> The setting ea n be adjusted by rotating the control
knob 48.
:> Confirm the setting by pressing the control knob 48.
:> The previous or next secondary parameter is dis-
played by rotating the control knob 48.
D Different secondary parameters are available de-
pending on the selected operating mode and func-
tion.
:> Press the control knob 48 for 2 sees., or the selection
bulton 44 to ex:it the secondary parameters.
10.13 - 13 .
LORCH Start-up
Master reset
Warning! All personal settings will be
CD
:>
lost
All welding and secondary parameters are
reset to their factory settings (master reset
function).
Press buttons 44 and 47 simultaneously for at least
3 seconds .
./ The 7 segment display and the control panel indica-
tors light up briefly as confirmation.
Switching the Function lock on I off
:> Press the control knob 48 and the button 44 simulta-
neously for at least 3 seconds .
0 11
./ -- is briefly displayed in the 7 segment display 35
as confirmation .
./ All buttons on the control knob are blocked. If it is
operated,"--" is displayed.
Cl The control knob 48 and button 44 must be pressed
again for at least 3 seconds in order to disable the
function lock.
The function lock setting is saved! If the
machine is switched off with the function
lock activated, the control panel is still
blocked when the machine is switched
back on.
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Graphs LORCH
13 Graphs
13.1 Electrode
I Current
11 Welding current t
ISt Hotstart I
; '
t Time
tSt Hotstart time IS! 11
'
!St t -+
13.2 TIG
I Current
11 Welding current t
I
ISt Start current
Iz Ignition current
t Time 11
tlu
tSt
Upslope
Start current time I
!lz I IS!
:
'
l '
,'' tSt
'
I
~:
tlu :
~'
'
t-+
'
.....___.____,;: tbb
vCSP Creep in speed vCSP vCFF
t-+
(s)
10.13 15
LORCH Messages
14 Messages
0 An enror code is displayed in the 7-segment display After the message has been output, the
in the event of a malfunction. You can switch over machine will only function to a limited ex-
between error code and sub-error (sub code) in the 7 tent; the error must be corrected as quickly
segment display by pushing the button 44. as possible.
The status message can be deleted by
pressing the control knob 48.
Code.
in the event of a malfunction . You can switch over
between error code and sub-error (sub code) in the 7
segment display by pushing any button.
E11ror Cause
CD play welding is not possible.
Possible remedy
E01 Excessive temperature Duty cycle exceeded Allow switched-on machine to cool
down for a few minutes
Dust filter contami nated Replace dust filter
E02 Overvoltage Mains voltage too high Check mains voltage
E04-1 Protective earth conductor Fault current to protective earth con- Connect the welding earth lead
monitoring ductor
E06 Overvoltage secondary Initial voltage too high Inform Service
E07 EEPROM Communication w ith EEPROM defec- Switch machine off and on again, ex-
tive ecute master reset
E08-1 Excess motor voltage Motor voltage too high Inform Service
E08-2 Motor power supply Error in motor power supply Inform Service
E08-3 Overcurrent on motor Motor current cont inuously too high Reduce motor load
EOS-10 Torch connection Torch/torch connection error Check torch and torch connection.
Switch the equipment off and on again
E08-11 VII acquisition Voltage/current measuring systems Inform Service
faulty
E09 Voltage detection Voltage measuring system faulty Inform Service
E12 Power section Power section start-up fa ulty Inform Service
E13 Temperature sensor Temperature sensor not ready for Inform Service
operation
E14 Supply voltage internal supply voltage too low Check mains voltages
E15 Current detection Error during current measurement Inform Service
E18 I Overload protection Safety switch device to protect elec- Inform Service
trical components
16. 10.13
Messages LORCH
Code Error Cause Possible remedy
E22 Mains undervolta9e Mains voltage on power unit is too Check mains voltages
low
E25 Idle generator Idle generator raulty Inform Service
E30 Error configuration Faulty or wrong pc-board, wrong Inform Service
software system installed
E31 Communications fault CAN bus communication fa ulty Switch the equipment off and on again
E32 FPGA FPGA faulty In form Service
E33 Power section Power module not symmetrical Inform Service
E34 Fans Fan current fa ulty Inform Service
E40 Voltage detection Voltage measurement faulty at the Inform Service
socket
Tab. 6. Error messages
10.13 - 17 -
LORCH Welding basics
15 Welding basics
automatically by means of a cold wire feeder. The filler
15.1 Stick elect rode welding
<--- - - - - wire must be equally or more highly alloyed than the
Coated stick electrodes are used for the widely-used base material. Flange and corner welds can be crea ted
manual metal arc welding process (stick electrode weld- easily without filler wire.
ing). The coating of the electrode melts off during the
welding process together with the core wire. The coating Shielding gas
generates the shielding gas. Additionally the burning-
off coating compensates alloy elements. which are de-
stroyed in the molten pool. A slag layer forms on top of
the welding seam. which covers and protects the cooling
welding seam against the air.
The coatings of the electrodes differ according to thick-
ness and type, i.e. chemical composition. This results in
different welding properties and consequently different
applications for the e'l ectrodes. Types and nomenclature
are defined in DIN EN 499 (formerly 1913).
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Welding basics LORCH
Welding current [A] Electrode angle The shape of the electrode for DC welding has to be
and remain as sharp as a pencil. The angle of the point
10- 50 15-30 depends on the welding current. When AC welding, ii is
50- 200 30 -45 sufficient to sharpen the edge of the electrode slightly.
45 - 75 After a short time, a round to slightly convex form is built.
> 200
If the electrode tip is polluted due to dipping into the weld
pool or touching the filler wire, the respective part of the
electrode must be completely ground off. Restore the
original, pointed shape. Grind in longitudinal direction.
10.13 - 19 -
LORCH Fundamentals of the MIG/MAG welding p rocess
Wire electrod--- -:
CD
Transition arc
pendent upon the gas mixture and the wire
diameter.
(!>
A transition arc is used for medium plate thickness and
Power source for vertical down welds. The material transfer tales place
Gas noz - -- ---" t:I
both in short circuit and in free flow. This produces a re-
~Bntact ti~:-=~~~~ duced short circuit index and a slightly "hotter" molten
Shielding -,..---===--___,.~ pool than in the short arc. Transition arc welding has a
gas higher melting rate than short arc, and is therefore more
Welding economical.
,._flem Long arc
Long arcs are typically used for welding under carbon
dioxide and under high C02 containing gas mixtures in
Fig. 12: MIG/MAG welding processes the upper performance range. Long arc welding is not
There are two types of metal shielding-gas welding really suitable for welding in tight spaces. Larger drops
that are differentiated by the type of shielding gas that fall into the molten pool largely by gravity. This some-
is used: metal inert gas welding (MIG), inert shielding times involves short circuits which, al the point or the
gas) and metal active gas welding (MAG, active shield- short circuit, can produce spatter when the arc ignites
ing gas). again. because of the upslope.
Spray arc
Welding Shielding gas
Due to the thinness of the melt pool, spray arc welding
process inert active is not suitable for welding in tight spaces. It is used for
MIG Helium (He) Argon (Ar) welding in the higher power range using inert gases or
mixture of Ar/He gas mixtures with high argon content. The spray arc has
Carbon dioxide a very fine drop, short-circuit free material transfer.
MAG-C
100 % C02
MAG-M Mixtures of Ar/
C02Ar/02
Tab. 7: MIG/MAG welding processes
The welding processes are further differentiated by arc
type. This means that there are differences in the form of
the arc, short circuit tendency and metal transfer mode.
Selection of the type of arc is only possible to a limited
extent e. g. when short arc welding. Short arc welding is
possible using all metal shielding gas welding processes
by the selection of the suitable current intensity and the
associated arc voltage, although the short circuit fre-
quency and drop size are very different, according to the
shielding gas being used.
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Fundamentals of the MIG/MAG weld ing process LORCH
W ire e lec- seam. If the seam is sufficiently wide, weld two beads
Long arc/ Transition alongside each other.
trode di- Short arc
spray arc ar c If you are welding in the vertical up position, your oscilla-
a meter
tions should be in the shape of an open triangle.
mm A v A v A v
0.8 140... 23... 110.. 18... 50... 14.. Arc length
180 28 150 22 130 18 The longer the arc. the shallower is the penetration
1.0 180... 24... 130.. . 18... 70... 16... depth, the wider and flatter the weld bead and the great-
250 30 200 24 160 19 er the tendency to spatter. The weld metal is transferred
in slightly larger drops compared with a short er arc. Use
1.2 220.. . 25... 170... 19 ... 120... 17... a longer arc when fillet welding, in order to produce a flat
320 32 250 26 200 20
or concave weld bead.
1.6 260... 26... 200... 22 ... 150... 18... A shorter arc increases the penetration depth (at the
320 34 300 28 200 21
same current intensity) , the weld bead is narrower and
Good weld qualities are only achieved if the voltage and the tendency to spatter is reduced. The weld metal is
current are well balanced. transferred in finer drops until the short arc is reached.
VVhen using C02 an arc voltage which is around 3 V larger
than required when using argon-rich gas mixtures.
Tab. 8: Working ranges for MAG welding
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LORCH Technical data
17 Technical data
MX350AS/ MX3SOVRD
Technical data1' Units
EU EU
TIG weldlng
A 10... 350
Welding range min - max
v 10.4 ...24.0
Idle voltage (peak value in accordance with EN 60974-1) V/DC <113 -
Idle voltage VRD (in accordance with rocr 12.2 007.8) V/DC - 12
Current setting Infinitely variable
Slope characteristic falling
Welding current at ED 100% A 250
Welding current at ED 60% A 300
ED at maximum welding current % 40
Current consumption 11 (at ED 100%) A 12.3
Current consumption I, (at ED 60%) A 15.7
Current consumption I, max A 19.6
Maximum effective mains current (I,.") A 12.4
Power consumption S, (at ED 100%) kVA 8.5
Power consumption S 1 (at ED 60%) kVA 10.9
Power consumption S, """' kVA 13.6
Electrode welding
A 10... 350
Welding range min - max
v 20.4 ... 34 0
Idle voltage (peak value 1n accordance with EN 60974-1) V/DC <1 13 -
Idle voltage VRD (in accordance with rocr 12.2 007.8) V/DC - 12
Current setting Infinitely variable
Slope characteristic falling
Welding current al ED 100% A 230
Welding current at ED 60% A 280
ED at maximum welding current % 35
Current consumption I, (at ED 100%) A 16.0
Current consumption 1, (at ED 60%) A 20.7
Current consumption 11 max A 27.5
Maximum effective mains current (I 1eff ) A 16.3
Power consumption S, (at ED 100%) kVA 11.1
Power consumption s, (at ED 60%) kVA 14.3
Power consumption s, max kVA 19.1
Weldable electrodes mm 1.5 ... 8.0
MSG welding process (MIG/MAG)
A 10...350
Welding ra nge min - max
v 14.5 ...31.5
Idle voltage (peak value in accordance with EN 60974-1) V/DC <1 13
Power setting Infinitely variable
Slope characteristic falling
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Technical data
LORCH
MX 350 AS/ MX 350VRD
Technical data1) Units
EU EU
Welding current at ED 100% A 230
Welding current at ED 60% A 280
ED at maximum welding current % 35
Current consumption 11 (at ED 100%) A 15.9
Current consumption I, (at ED 60%) A 20.1
Current consumption I, max A 27.8
Maximum effective mains current (1 1.n) 11eff I A 16.4
Power consumption s , (at ED 100%) kVA 11.0
Power consumption S, (at ED 60%) kVA 13.9
Power consumption S, "''" kVA 19.3
Weldable wires steel 0 mm 0.8- 1.2
Weldable wires alum inium 0 mm 1.0 - 1.2
Weldable wires CuSi 0mm 0.8-1 .2
Efficiency I') at 100% ED % 87
Mains
Mains voltag e v 400 / 3-
Mains frequency Hz 50...60
Positive mains tolerance % 25
Negative mains tolerance % 30
Negative mains tolerance, temporary % 40
Mains connection mm 4 x 2.5
Mains plug CEE32
Current consumption I, , 0 10 11<1 A 0.2
Mains fuse slow-response TIG/EL A 25
Power factor cos <p 12 max cos <p 0.99
Power factor J.. (at 12 max)
Max. permissible system impedance Zmax in ace with IEC 61000-3-11/12 "
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0.87
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Protection class IP 34
Insulation class F
Cooling method F
Noise emission db{A) <70
Standard EN 60974- 1
Designation CE, S
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions power source (LxWxH) mm 515 x 185 x 400
Weight of power source kg 18.6
Tab. 9: Technical datao
ED = Switch-on du ration
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LORCH Dec laration of conformity
19 Disposal
Only for EU countries. In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on
Do not dispose of electric tools together waste, electrical and electronic equipment and its imple-
with household waste material! mentation in accordance with national law, electric tools
tha t have reached the end of their service life must be
0
collected separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
20 Service
Lorch SchweiBtechnik GmbH
Im Anwander 24 - 26
D-71549 Auenwald
Germany
Tel. +49 (0)71 91 503-0
Fax +49(0)7191 503-1 99
21 Declaration of conformity
We herewith declare that this product was manufactured
in conformance with the following standards or o fficial
documents: EN 60 974, EN 61 000-3-2, EN 61 000-3-3
in conform ance with th e guidelines 2006/95/EG.
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2004/108/EG, 2011 /65/EU.
2012
Wolfgang Grob
Managing Director
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