Method for controlling the starting of the arc in arc welding

摘要

Process for controlling the ignition outlet during are welding comprises reducing the power from the welding current source (2) to a minimum by manually placing the electrode (3) on a workpiece (4); limiting the power to a prescribed value; and switching to an ignition elevation when a prescribed distance to the workpiece is reached. Preferred Features: The distance of the electrode to the workpiece is determined using the detected voltage via the electric arc (5).