Tech Tip: Make Smoother Stitch Welds by changing the Drop Cut feature on the SP-5.3 and SP-5DP MIG Welders.

To enhance your welding experience, the SP-5 DP and SP-5.3 offer a range of features that allow you to fine-tune every aspect of the welding curve, ensuring the highest-quality welds.

In the collision repair industry, a "Stop and Go" or Stitch Weld method is often used to control heat. This technique involves making a series of tack welds to complete a seam, helping to manage the heat-affected zone—especially when working with today’s thinner yet stronger automotive materials.

Use: Stitch Welding Material: Steel Pro Spot Equipment: SP-5DP (Double Pulse, Single Phase MIG Welder) SP-5.3 (Double Pulse, Three Phase MIG Welder)

TECH TIP: Make stitch welding smoother by turning the Drop Cut feature OFF

The pre-set Synergic Curves/Welding Programs for steel are specifically designed for continuous weld beads.

Turning the "Drop Cut" feature OFF provides a smoother transition for the stop-and-go motion of a stitch weld.

How to Utilize the Drop Cut Feature

1. Turn on the machine. When the SP logo appears, press the Setup button to access the Basic Setup Menu.
2. Navigate to "Initial Speed." Once highlighted, press the Setup button.
3. Toggle to "Drop Cut." Use the down arrow to find "Drop Cut", then turn the option OFF using the right control knob.
4. Restart the machine. Press the Mode button twice to restart the machine and return to the main welding screen.
5. Adjust Arc Dynamics. Click the Steel Torch trigger, then use the down arrow on the Steel screen to set "Arc Dynamics" to +2.
6. Enjoy the enhanced performance!