TIPTIG Hot Wire Unit, Technical Manual

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Daily
Check for excessive wear and wire alignment inside the groove.
Re-align upper drive rolls or replace drive rolls to the approate wire size.
Check for excessive wear and wire alignment inside the groove.
Outlet guide should move freely between the brass block and the torch connection.
Replace as needed.
Drive rolls should move freely. Tension should be set around 3 for adequate
Should be free to latch and unlatch.
Adjust setting as needed or replace parts as needed.
Make sure power supply is full with coolant before use.
Add coolant as needed.
Check for any cracked or worn fittings on the front and back of feeder.
Replace as needed.
Wire Spool Hub - Check wire spool hub tension. Too much tension will cause wire to slip causing
feed issues.
Adjust the tension so the spool stops the instant the wire is turned off.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Drive Roll Alignment -
Inlet and Outlet Guides -
Wire Pressure Device -
Coolant Levels -
Water,Gas Connections -
Every 3 Monthly
Check the connecting rod attached to the Oscillator motor for wear and exessive noise.
Remove 4 screws on the face o fthe PC board. Visually inspect and phyically check rod for excessive
wear and visual damage Replace part as needed
Remove the left side panel on Hotwire module. Check to make sure all Dinse connections are
tightly secured to the panel mounts.
Tightly secured to the panel mounts.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Bulkhead Dinse -
Connections
Oscillator Connecting Rod -
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