AP/APC control panel: Weld Assist

Weld Assist is available with X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC.

Weld Assist is a wizard-like utility for easy selection of welding parameters. The utility walks the user step-by-step through the selection of required parameters.

In Weld Assist, the selections are made with the two control knobs.

To use Weld Assist with MIG welding:

The currently selected welding program, including filler wire and shielding gas information, is shown and used as a basis in Weld Assist. If necessary, the welding program can be changed before continuing by selecting 'Change welding program'.

If the currently selected welding program (on the active memory channel) is not supported by Weld Assist, the user is guided to change the welding program.

1.

To start, go to the Weld Assist view and select 'Next' with the control knob button.

2.

Select:

>>  The welding joint type: butt joint / corner joint / edge joint / lap joint / T-joint / tube joint / tube+plate joint.

>>  The welding position: PA / PB / PC / PD / PE / PF / PG

>>  The plate thickness (1...10 mm). Note: With PG position, the maximum plate thickness is 3 mm.

3.

Weld Assist gives you a recommendation for these welding parameters:

>>  Welding process

>>  Wire feed speed

>>  Gas flow rate

>>  Travel speed

>>  Separate values for root and fill passes (where applicable).

4.

Save the Weld Assist’s recommendation for welding settings by selecting 'Save'.

5.

Select the memory channel slot for saving.

6.

Once saved, the memory channel can be taken into use by selecting Use in Weld Assist, or later in the Memory channels view.

The welding parameters created with Weld Assist are still adjustable as per normal.

Tip: You can go back step by step in Weld Assist by pressing the left control knob button.