Copied this from the Rouges thread.Coldman wrote:That looks identical to a machine I had here in oz called a cigweld weldskill 200acdc a couple of years ago. It had a weird arc and I could not wait to get rid of it.
Were your issues low amp AC?
Im struggeling with mine to get a good arc butt welding 1,5 mm aluminum.
No issues at DC on steel. It runs smooth so if there is something wrong its behind the torch.
When starting at 10 amps DC there is a surge of 35-45 amps before it settles.
Even at 15% EP a 1/16 2% lanthanated balls badly. Now at 3/32 Arctime which is ok but difficult to get the arc where it should be. Running at max 100 amps woth pedal but probably not over 80.
Tried freq 60 to 200
Im not sure what to expect from this machine (Parweld Xti 202 AC/DC)
but other machines I have used has been a lot easier.
What settings do you guys use for this type of welding?