
TitanMig Pulse 2700/3500/5000 Operators Manual
Issue. A 0516
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4.3 GTAW (TIG) Welding Trouble Shooting
The following chart addresses some common problems during TIG Welding.
In the event of equipment malfunction, contact an authorized service agent
Possible Reason
Suggested Solution
Tungsten burning Quickly
Incorrect Gas or No Gas
Check Pure Argon is in use
Insufficient Gas Flow
Check gas flow. Set to 10-15 l/min
Back Cap not fitted correctly
Check Back cap is fitted correctly and o ring in tact
Torch connected to (+) connection
Refit torch to (-) connection
Wrong Tungsten
Check Colour of tungsten & change to correct type
Tungsten oxidizing after weld
Post gas insufficient. Gas flow suggested 10-15 S after end of weld cycle
Contaminated Tungsten
Touching Tungsten into Weld Pool
Keep tungsten raised to 2-5mm of work peice
Touching Filler wire to Tungsten
Feed filler into the leading edge of the weld pool
Tungsten Melting
Check Type & Size Tungsten being used
Porosity
Incorrect Gas or No Gas
Check Pure Argon is in use
Insufficient Gas Flow
Check gas flow. Set to 10-15 l/min
Contaminated base metal
Remove any paint , grease, oil & dirt
Contaminated TIG Wire
Use clear dry rust free wire only.
Unstable Arc
Torch connected to (+) connection
Refit torch to (-) connection
Contaminated base metal
Remove any paint , grease, oil & dirt
Contaminated Tungsten
Cut & re-grind Tungsten
Arc length too long
Keep torch raised to 2-5mm of work peice
Wandering Arc
Incorrect Gas or No Gas
Check Pure Argon is in use
Wrong Tungsten
Check Colour of tungsten & change to correct type
Poorly prepared Tungsten
Ensure Tungsten is ground lengthways
Contaminated base metal
Remove any paint , grease, oil & dirt
Contaminated TIG Wire
Use clear dry rust free wire only.
Difficulty Starting Arc
Incorrect Gas or No Gas
Check Pure Argon is in use
Contaminated Tungsten
Cut & re-grind Tungsten
Wrong Tungsten
Check Colour of tungsten & change to correct type
Loose connection
Check connections
Earth Clamp not connected
Connect earth clamp to the work piece
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