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November 2025
Q: What is the duty cycle rating of a resistance welding mid-frequency direct current inverter?
A: A duty cycle rating is defined by how long a mid-frequency direct current (MFDC) inverter can be operated in a given period at its maximum designed output current. This time period is typically a 2000 ms (2 s) cycling period.
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