Welding | Welder Parts Dictionary, Directory, Reference & Guide - Part 1

Accu-Pulse™ (MTE) - MIG process that delivers precise control of the arc even over tack welds and in tight corners. Provides optimum and precise molten puddle control.
Active Arc Stabilizer™ (MTE) - Enhances arc starts and provides a softer arc throughout all ranges, with less puddle turbulence and less spatter.
Accu-Rated™ Power (MTE) - The standard for measuring engine-driven generator power. Guarantees delivery of all power promised.
Adaptive Hot Start™ (MTE) - Automatically increases the output amperage at the start of a Stick weld, should the start require it. Helps eliminate sticking of the electrode at arc start.
Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A) - A cutting process by which metals are melted by the heat of an arc using a carbon electrode. Molten metal is forced away from the cut bya blast of forced air.
Advanced Active Field Control Technology™ (MTE) - A simple and reliable patented way of accurately controlling an engine drive's generator weld output.
Alternating Current (AC) - An electrical current that reverses its direction at regular intervals, such as 60 cycles alternating current (AC), or 60 hertz.
Amperage - The measurement of the amount of electricity flowing past a given point in a conductor per second. Current is another name for amperage.
Aluminum Pulse Hot Start™ (MTE) - Automatically provides more arc power to the Millermatic® 350P to eliminate a "cold start" that is inherent with aluminum starts.
Arc - The physical gap between the end of the electrode and the base metal. The physical gap causes heat due to resistance of current flow and arc rays.
Auto-Crater™ (MTE) - Allows a TIG arc on the Trailblazer® Series to crater-out, allowing time for the addition of filler, without the loss of shielding gas. Eliminates the needfor a remote control at arc end.
Arc-Drive (MTE) - Automatically enhances Stick welding, especially on pipe, by focusing the arc and preventing the electrode from going out.
Auto-Line™ (MTE) - Allows for any primary input voltage within a range, single- or three-phase, 50 or 60 Hz. Also adjusts for voltage spikes within the entire range.
Automatic Start at Idle (MTE) - Idles engine immediately when started, extending engine life and reducing fuel consumption and noise.
Auto-Link® (MTE) - Internal inverter power source circuit that automatically links the power source to the primary voltage being applied (230 V or 460 V), without the need for manually linking primary voltage terminals.
Automatic Welding - Uses equipment which welds without the constant adjusting of controls by the welder or operator. Equipment controls joint alignment by using an automatic sensing device.
Auto-Refire™ (MTE) - Automatically controls the pilot arc when cutting expanded metal or multiple pieces of metal, without manual re-triggering.
Axcess™ File Management (MTE) - Software that turns a standard Palm handheld into a data card and a remote pendant for all Axcess systems. Allows e-mailing, storage, and transfer of welding programs.
Auto Remote Sense™ (MTE) - Automatically switches machine from panel to remote control with remote connected. Available on Dimension™ NT 450, XMT® 350, Auto-Stop™ (MTE) - Allows a TIG arc to be stopped without the loss of shielding gas on the Trailblazer® Series.
Trailblazer® Series, and PRO 300. Eliminates confusion and need for panel/remote switch.