Welding with alternating current
AC is a popular choice for welding due to the fact that it uses a simple and inexpensive
power unit. Introducing alternating current does however lead to complications because
unless special steps are taken, the arc will extinguish on each zero crossing. The need to
re-ignite the arc also restricts the choice of coated electrodes and requires a sufficiently
high open-circuit voltage, of at least 50 V, or more. However, electrical safety require-
ments currently restrict the open-circuit voltage to 80 V.
The advantages of alternating current are reduced risk of magnetic arc blow effect
and good oxide-breaking performance when TIG-welding aluminium. AC welding can
be a good alternative with certain coated electrodes, as it provides a higher melting rate
and reduced smoke generation.
Special power units for AC welding, with a square wave pattern, have been
developed. They are electronically controlled, and can have such rapid zero crossing
transitions that they can be used for processes that would otherwise require a DC power
source,TIG or MIG welding. An additional function on these power units is that it is
possible to control the relative proportions of the power supply during the positive and
negative parts of the cycle, known as balance control.
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