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4-3. Volt-Ampere Curves
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The volt-ampere curves show the
minimum and maximum voltage
and amperage output capabilities of
the welding generator. Curves of all
other settings fall between the
curves shown.
A. Stick Mode
B. MIG Mode
C. TIG Mode
DC VOLTS
DC AMPERES
0 100 200 300 400 500
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
MIN
MAX
300
0 100 200 300 400 500
100
80
60
40
20
0
DC VOLTS
DC AMPERES
DC VOLTS
DC AMPERES
0 100 200
300
400 500
100
80
60
40
20
0
MIN
MAX300