I thought that welding transformers were built with a large leakage
inductance, so that the arc is struck with a higher voltage, which falls to
10-15volts as soon as the arc strikes.
I believe a power transformer would not behave like that - a transformer
with good regulation would burn out in seconds if it were used for welding,
unless there were some current-limiting in circuit.

Perhaps somebody who knows could enlighten me?

G.H.Ireland

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igor
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