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CHAPTER 11: FAQ / TROUBLESHOOTING /
GLOSSARY
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN I USE ANY ATTACHMENT WHILE IN TACK MODE?
NO . The pulse-arc welding stylus should never be used while the Orion is in Tack Mode . However,
any other attachment can be used . Attachments sold as “tack” welding attachments have been
designed to transfer more energy to the weld . These attachments help the Orion work as not only
a tack welder, but as a permanent fusion resistance welder .
CAN ATTACHMENTS LABELED “TACK” BE USED WITH THE PULSE-ARC WELDING STYLUS?
Yes* . The pulse-arc welding stylus requires an electrical contact to the workpiece . Tack welding
attachments can be used for this purpose .
*Please note that tack welding attachments will also transfer more energy to the arc when used
for Pulse Arc Mode . This means that you should use lower energy settings than you would need
with pulse-arc attachments .
I WANT TO GET THE MOST POWER POSSIBLE OUT OF THE ORION . WHAT CAN I DO?
The Orion is designed to deliver a tremendous amount of energy in Tack Mode . You can use up to
10AWG cabling to deliver more energy to the work area . NOTE: Using larger cabling (ex . 8 AWG or
larger) may damage the welder and will void your warranty .
CAN I MAKE MY OWN WELDING ATTACHMENTS?
Yes, the Orion welder is very versatile . You are welcome to make your own pulse-arc and tack
/ fusion welding attachments . NOTE: 10 AWG is the largest cable that should be used with your
Orion welder . The 10 AWG cable should not be shorter than 3 .5 feet (1m) .
CAN I MAKE PERMANENT WELDS IN TACK MODE?
Yes, the Orion has been designed with Sunstone Engineering’s industrial spot welding (resistance
welding) technology . By turning up the energy, and using tack welding attachments, the Orion is
a fully fledged resistance welder, often called a fusion welder . Alternatively, by using low energy,
or small cabling, the Orion will act as a temporary tack welder . This temporary tacking allows
positioning of a weld piece before permanent welding in Pulse Arc Mode .
WHAT MATERIALS CAN YOU WELD WITH THE ORION?
The Orion can weld a wide variety of materials . Some examples include gold, silver, platinum,
steel, stainless steel, titanium and virtually all other precious metals . In addition, cobalt alloys,
aluminum, tin, brass, and EVEN copper can be welded with the Orion . Even with an ideal welder,
some materials and alloys will be difficult to weld . Furthermore, some materials such as zinc
should not be welded because they may produce fumes that will make the welding technician sick .
Pulse-arc welding of solder is also not advised because of its low melting temperature . Solder will
vaporize easily and leave your workpiece looking blackened or burnt .