MIG/MAG Pulse
Stainless 304, 5.0 mm, 160A
MIG/MAGPulseStainless steel 304
Butt
Recorded with Rocket Retina · Standard enclosures · LED illumination on
Full HD 1080p
Welding Parameters
Process
Welding process
GMAW (MIG/MAG)
Transfer mode
Pulse
Base Metal
Material
Stainless steel 304
Thickness
5.0 mm
Joint type
Butt
Position
PA (flat)
Preparation
Square edge
Electrical
Current
160 A
Voltage
23.5 V
Wire feed speed
8.0 m/min
Welding Source
Source
Stel S400 + F40
Camera
Enclosure
Standard
Illumination
LED, On
Technical Notes
- → 160A pulse on 5.0 mm stainless — the larger pool on thicker material shows more pronounced ripple patterns from the pulse frequency
- → At 23.5 V the arc cone is wider, and the increased wire feed speed (8.0 m/min) produces larger droplets visible during transfer
- → The thicker material absorbs more heat, resulting in narrower heat tint bands compared to thinner stainless — visible in the long exposure
Why this recording matters
Medium-thickness stainless at 160A pulse is typical for pressure vessel and piping work. The higher current produces a brighter arc that overwhelms most cameras during pulse peaks. This recording shows that the camera handles the full 160A brightness range while maintaining pool detail.
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