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Transfer Mode Selection Guide: Short-Circuit vs Spray vs Pulse

Transfer mode selection depends on material thickness, welding position, and quality requirements - short-circuit for thin materials and positional work, spray for thick sections and productivity, pulse for precision control. Each mode requires specific gas compositions and parameter ranges for optimal performance.

Transfer Mode Selection Criteria

  1. Material Thickness. <3mm: Short-circuit, 3-12mm: Short-circuit or spray, >12mm: Spray or pulse for efficiency.
  2. Position Requirements. Flat: Any mode, Horizontal: Short-circuit or pulse, Vertical/Overhead: Short-circuit only.
  3. Quality vs Productivity. High quality/precision: Pulse, Maximum productivity: Spray, General purpose: Short-circuit.
Versatile

CORGON® 18 (Ar + 18% CO2)

Why CORGON® 18 works across transfer modes: Balanced composition provides good performance in both short-circuit and spray transfer modes, making it ideal for shops using multiple transfer modes.