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3-4. Variable Shade Control (No. 9
−
13)
1
Variable Shade Control
(No. 9
−
13)
Use the control to adjust the lens
shade in the darkened state. Use
the table below to select proper
shade control setting based on
your welding process.
Start at shade 12 and adjust lighter
to suit the welding application and
your personal preference.
1
Application Welding
Arc Current in Amperes
Protective Shade No.
Stick Electrodes
Less than 40
40
−
80
80
−
175
175
−
300
300
−
500
9
10
11
12
13
MIG
Less than 100
100
−
175
175
−
300
300
−
500
10
11
12
13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(TIG)
Less than 50
50
−
100
100
−
200
200
−
400
10
11
12
13
Air Carbon
Less than 500
500
−
700
12
13
Plasma Arc Cutting
60
−
150
150
−
250
250
−
400
11
12
13
Plasma Arc Welding
Less than 50
50
−
200
200
−
400
9
10
12