Directing apparatus for orienting an arc of an arc welding device for arc welding using a magnetically moved arc, and use of the directing apparatus

A directing apparatus for orienting an arc of an arc welding device configured for arc welding using a magnetically moved arc, the directing apparatus comprising:

• a retaining device including an opening adapted to receive a welding head of the arc welding device;
• a solenoid coil configured to generate a magnetic field as to deflect an arc generated by the arc welding device in the opening of the retaining device;
• and
• at least two bent pole shoes comprising at least two legs configured to focus the magnetic field, wherein a first leg of each pole shoe is affixed to the retaining device and/or to the solenoid coil and a second leg of each pole shoe is oriented at an angle of less than 130° relative to the first leg.