Abicor Binzel ABIROB A Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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5 Functional description ABIROB
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5 Functional description
The functioning ABIROB
®
A welding torch system comprises the following
components:
Together, the components form a fully-functional entity that provides an arc for
welding when supplied with the appropriate consumables. The welding wire
required for welding is fed through the
ABIROB
®
A welding torch system all
the way to the contact tip. The contact tip transmits the welding current to the
welding wire, producing an arc between the welding wire and the workpiece.
The arc and the molten pool are protected by the inert gas (MIG) and the
active gas (MAG).
5.1 Torch neck
The standard torch neck types ABIROB
®
A 360 and A500 are available in
the geometries straight, 22°, 35° and 45° bent. Special designs can be
manufactured upon request depending on the application. The uniform
interface at the connection module makes all torch necks compatible with one
another.
5.2 Connection module
The connection module establishes the connection between the welding torch
and the cable assembly.
1 Torch neck
2 Connection module
3 Cable assembly
4 Central connector
5 Bracket
Fig. 3 ABIROB
®
A welding torch system
1 2
3
4
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