(7) Leaving the torch straight snip the liner approximately 3mm past the end of the torch neck .
MIG Torch Liners
The liner is both one of the simplest and most important components of a MIG gun. Its sole
purpose is to guide the welding wire from the wire feeder, through the gun cable and up to the
contact tip.
Steel Liners
Most MIG gun liners are made from coiled steel wire also known as piano wire, which provides
the liner with good rigidity and flexibility and allows it to guide the welding wire smoothly
through the welding cable as it bends and flex during operational use. Steel liners are primarily
(9) Screw down the liner nut the remaining 1/2 and nip it up tight. This method compresses the
liner inside the torch cable assembly preventing it moving during use and ensures good wire feed.
3.1.7 MIG Torch Liner Types and Information
(6) Fit the liner retaining nut and screw down only 1/2 way .
(8) Place the tip holder over the end of the liner and screw into the torch neck nipping it up tight.
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