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5.3. POS S IBLE PROBLEM S AND ERRORS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Wire drive reels spins but wire
does not come through
*
The compression spring pressing the
wire feed spools are not in place or is
loose
.
*
The torch lead is bent excessively
or the spiral guide inside the torch is
clogged
.
*
The contact part is blocked
.
*
Depending on the wire diameter
used, the wrong groove was used in
the wire feed spool
.
*
The wire is not placed correctly in
the spool groove
.
*
Suitable welding wire is not used
.
Irregular wire feed
*
The contact part is deformed.
* The wire feed spools are dirty or
worn.
* Wrong groove is used in the wire
feed spool.
* The spiral guide inside the torch is
clogged.
* Suitable welding wire is not used
.
The arc does not start
*
Earth clamp not connected
correctly
.
*
The contact part is deformed
.
Long and unstable arc
*
Welding voltage is of high value
according to wire diameter and wire
feed speed
.
Powerless arc
*
Welding voltage is of high value
according to wire diameter and wire
feed speed
.