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cold Wire feeder Manual

september 2015

ck Worldwide, inc.

3501 c st. n.e. auburn, Wa 98002

tel: (253) 854-5820
tel: (800) 426-0877

fax: (253) 939-1746

the important safeguards and instructions appearing in 
this pamphlet should be read and understood prior to 
operating your equipment.

note:

safety Warning ................................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................
introduction .....................................................................
description ......................................................................
tig Welding process ........................................................
specifi cations ..................................................................
check list ........................................................................
optional items .................................................................
installation .......................................................................
operation .........................................................................
Welding ............................................................................
Maintenance ....................................................................
troubleshoot chart ...........................................................
cables and guides ............................................................
feeding diffi cult Wires / Bracket extensions ....................
electrical  diagram  ...........................................................
functions of controls ........................................................
parts lists: 

Wf5 feed Unit left side ....................

 

 

Wf5 feed Unit right side .................

 

 

cWh1812 hand torch .......................

 

 

cWh2312 hand torch .......................

 

 

cWhtl312 hand torch .....................

parts lists: 

cWh3512 hand torch.........................

 

 

cWM2312 Machine torch .................

 

 

cWM3512 Machine torch .................

 

 

cWMt412 Machine torch .................

 

 

cWMt512 Machine torch .................

 

 

cWh Wire feed hand Unit .................

 

 

cWMes remote switch ....................

drive rolls .......................................................................
spare parts .....................................................................
cWh1812 head accessories .............................................
cWh2312 head accessories .............................................
cWhtl312 head accessories .........................................
cWh3512 ........................................................................
cWM2312 head accessories ............................................
cWM3512 head accessories ............................................
cWMt412 head accessories ..........................................
cWMt512 head accessories ..........................................
tungsten electrode information ......................................
tungsten preparation ......................................................
Welding parameters .......................................................

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Summary of Contents for WF5

Page 1: ...ical diagram functionsofcontrols parts lists Wf5 feed Unit left side Wf5 feed Unit right side cWh1812 hand torch cWh2312 hand torch cWhtl312 hand torch parts lists cWh3512 hand torch cWM2312 Machine t...

Page 2: ...nd gases can be hazardous to your health 1 Keep your head out of welding fumes 2 Use adequate ventilation in the work area to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general work area 3...

Page 3: ...way from heat sources such as furnaces wet conditions such as water puddles oil or grease corrosive atmospheres and inclement weather 5 Keep all safety devices guards panels and covers in position and...

Page 4: ...rranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state The CK Cold Wire TIG System consists of 1 The Cold Wire TIG Wire Feed Unit and 2 The Cold Wire T...

Page 5: ...electrode negative half cycle and the good cleaning action of reverse polarity electrode positive half cycle continuous high frequency is necessary to reestablish the arc which breaks between each ha...

Page 6: ...ontinuously variable continuously variable continuously variable 180 amp ACHF or DCSP 300 amp ACHF or DCSP 350 amp ACHF or DCSP 400 amp ACHF or DCSP Water 12 1 2 ft 3 81m 8 ft 2 44m 10 ft 3 05m 300 am...

Page 7: ...urce ground terminal to the work or fixture The ground cable should be adequate size and no longer than the torch leads 3 Attach the torch water in and gas supply hoses to their respective connections...

Page 8: ...ed roll to be sure it is on the correct side for the filler wire being used See page 21 for drive roll sizes Unlatch and raise the pressure roll arm Thread the wire through the inlet guide to the driv...

Page 9: ...l result in deformed wire and needless overload of the drive motor iMportant Warning note Warning 8 the wire feed rolls and spool brake are properly adjusted at the factory prior to delivery as compon...

Page 10: ...e completely removed to bare metal Failure to clean the metal properly will result in porous and contaminated welds 2 Check that the system has been properly installed per the installation instruction...

Page 11: ...n pressure roll re thread wire 7 Plug in feeder to a 115V AC wall outlet 8 Replace feed cable 9 Align inlet and outlet guides with drive roll 10 Adjust spool brake 11 Replace wire guide tube Erratic w...

Page 12: ...m CWT023 CWGH Curved CWGHS Straight S CWG023H S 030 8mm CWT030 CWG030H S 035 9mm CWT035 CWG035H S 045 1 1mm CWT045 CWG045H S 1 16 1 6mm N A CWG116H S NOTE A bracket extension is needed for complete in...

Page 13: ...elay 12v dc relay logic circUit card Motor 2 ohM 50 Watt delay sW 2 delay p 1 retract sW 3 retract p 2 1 1 11 12 10 3 2 12 k1 k2 13 14 8 9 3 6 12v 11 13 10 9 4 4 c1 c2 c3 5 5 6 7 7 field 8 trigger Mot...

Page 14: ...lse continuous selector switch controls mode of operation continuous or pulse wire feed mode f circuit Breaker 5 amp breaker provides overload protection for control circuit g remote amphenol Wf5 acti...

Page 15: ...15 81 11 0051 79 400 0169 87 400 0167 87 001 1107 79 4 400 0166 87 400 0181 92 400 0003 81 DESCRIPTION Power Cord Cabinet Strap Spool Hub Right Door 12V DC Relay Handle Motor Drive Circuit Card Fuse H...

Page 16: ...n Bolt tension nut pressure spring tension Bolt Washer tension Bolt roll pin pressure roll pressure roll screw pressure roll Bushing pressure roll retainer nut pressure roll spacer pressure roll arm s...

Page 17: ...2A7 2CB332 2C332GS CWKN See Page 12 CWF CWN1 CWFC or CWFCN 2312TF 12 5 ft 3 8m 2AN 3HF 2WN 3HF 2PN 23PF2 23PF1 2312PC 12 5 ft 3 8m 212AH 12 5 ft 3 8m 212WH 12 5 ft 3 8m 01 0032 CK180 80THS 8CB332 8C5...

Page 18: ...D TORCH CWKN CWKN CWHS 3C332GS See Page 12 3A7 3CB332 TL300 WGB 3 300R 300L 6S5 3035 SWB SW4 3036 SS1 6S5 CWHTL3HA 230HE including 6S5 s and SS1 SC BULK 01 0127 512PC 12 5 ft 3 8m 2PN 51PF2 51PF1 2WN...

Page 19: ...ional options on head consumables Note See Page 25 for additional options on head consumables CWKN CWKN CWHS 3C332GS WGB 3 CWFC or CWFCN CWFC116 or CWFCN116 CWF CWN1 312WH 12 5 ft 3 8m 2WN 3HF 3H BULK...

Page 20: ...CWKN CWKN CWMT400 118 024 2 required CWKN M512PC 1 12 5 ft 3 8m MTPCFA 5PCH BULK 5PCW BULK 312WH 12 5 ft 3 8m 2WN 3HF 3H BULK 3AG12LD CWTS 2PN 51F 1184 51F CWFC or CWFCN CWFC116 or CWFCN116 CWF CWN1 2...

Page 21: ...PARTS RECOMMENDEDSPAREPARTSLIST Feed cables 1 Wire guides 2 Adjusting nuts 2 Heat shields 1 Cups 10 Collets 10 Collet bodies 6 Backcaps 2 Wire guide bracket extensions 1 See page 12 See page 12 See to...

Page 22: ...08 2A5 13N09 2A6 13N10 2A7 13N11 2A8 13N12 2A10 13N13 STANDARD 2CB20 13N25 2CB40 13N26 2CB116 13N27 2CB332 13N28 2CB418 13N29 STANDARD 2C20 13N20 2C40 13N21 2C116 13N22 2C332 13N23 2C418 13N24 STANDAR...

Page 23: ...None 7C332 None 7C418 None 7C532 None GASLENS CWHSGL None ALUMINA 3AG4 54N18 3AG5 54N17 3AG6 54N16 3AG7 54N15 3AG8 54N14 3AG11 54N19 GASLENS 3GL20 45V29 3GL40 45V24 3GL116 45V25 3GL332 45V26 3GL418 45...

Page 24: ...STANDARD 2GHS None CERAMIC 2C4 13N14 2C5 13N15 2C6 13N16 2C7 13N17 2C8 13N18 2C10 13N19 WEDGE 2C040GS None 2C116GS None 2C332GS None 2C418GS None REVERSE 6C20 None 6C40 None 6C116 None 6C332 None 6C4...

Page 25: ...one 7C40 None 7C116 None 7C332 None 7C418 None 7C532 None GASLENS CWHSGL None ALUMINA 3AG4 54N18 3AG5 54N17 3AG6 54N16 3AG7 54N15 3AG8 54N14 3AG11 54N19 GASLENS 3GL20 45V29 3GL40 45V24 3GL116 45V25 3G...

Page 26: ...COLLET STANDARD 4C20 10N21S 4C40 10N22S 4C116 10N23S 4C332 10N24S 4C418 10N25S 4C532 None BACKCAP LONG AL35 2304 0143 MEDIUM AM35 2304 0144 SHORT AS35 2304 0143 ALUMINA 3AG4 54N18 3AG5 54N17 3AG6 54N1...

Page 27: ...LOWING CK TIG TORCHMODEL CWMT500 3 SERIES CWMT512 ALUMINA 3AG4 54N18 3AG5 54N17 3AG6 54N16 3AG7 54N15 3AG8 54N14 3AG11 54N19 GASLENS 3GL20 45V29 3GL40 45V24 3GL116 45V25 3GL332 45V26 3GL418 45V27 3GL5...

Page 28: ...or use on automated or robotic applications Runs cooler than 2 Thoriated with longer life Low to medium amperage range ELECTRODE DIAMETER CUP SIZE WELDING CURRENT AMPS TUNGSTEN TYPE ARGON FLOW FERROUS...

Page 29: ...rally as the included angle increases penetration increases and bead width decreases Use a medium 60 grit or finer aluminum oxide wheel taper length 2 3 X dia flat 1 4 to 1 2 X dia typical tip geometr...

Page 30: ...4 6 4mm 3 16 4 8mm 10 ARGON 35 17 15 260 10 256mm FILLET Magnesium was one of the first metals to be welded commercially by TIG Magnesium alloys are in three groups they are 1 aluminum zinc magnesium...

Page 31: ...s then 0 30 carbon and less than 1 2 5cm thick generally do not require preheat An exception to this allowance is welding on highly restrained joints These joints should be preheated 50 to 100 F 10 to...

Page 32: ...ck Worldwide inc 3501 c st n e auburn Wa 98002 phone 800 426 0877 fax 800 327 5038 www ckWorldWide com form 5701...

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