Electrode management system with compliance balancer:
The optimum use of the electrode management system is a vertical mounting configuration
although options are available for mounting in different configurations.
The task of the compliance balancer (Figure 3) is to compensate
for slight differences in the shortening of the welding caps. In a
new electrode configuration with two new welding caps, the
compliance balancer should remain in the normal position.
Selection of the milling tool:
Selecting the correct milling tool is based on the geometry of the upper and lower electrode
caps. The milling tool consist of a holder and cutter or blade that is held in place with a set
screw (Figure 4). Some tools come with Blue rings that must be snapped in place to ensure a
proper fit. Other holders come without a ring and equally provide enough protection so that
debris does not enter the housing.
Before the first use of the electrode milling tool, the selection of the tool must be checked on
the basis of basic characteristics which include total electrode diameter (D), effective surface
diameter (d), radius of active surface (r), as well as electrodes flanks (R) or flank angle (
)
(Figure 5). Provide these specifications so that the correct product can be ordered to your
customized needs.
Figure 4 Cutters and holders Figure Figure 5 Features of the milling tool
Figure 3 Balancer
