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Item 64806
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Sharpen tungsten Electrode
To avoid Electrode contamination, dedicate a fine grit grinding wheel exclusively to Electrode grinding.
Warning!
Some Electrodes may contain
materials that are hazardous to breathe.
Wear a respirator and ANSI-approved safety
goggles when grinding an Electrode.
1. Shut off the welder and wait until Electrode
and Torch have cooled enough to handle.
2. Remove Back Cap to release
Collet’s grip on Electrode.
3. Pull Electrode out from front of Torch.
(Pulling it from rear will damage Collet
and create burrs on Electrode).
4. If Electrode has dulled or been otherwise
contaminated, use pliers or a suitable tool to
grip the Electrode above the contaminated
section and snap off the end of the Electrode.
5. Lightly press Electrode tip
against the surface of
the grinding wheel at an angle.
Rotate Electrode tip until a
blunt point is formed.
note:
Grinding direction must be
parallel to length of Electrode.
6. The conical portion of the ideal
tip will be 2-1/2 times as long
as the Electrode diameter.
7. Re-insert Electrode into Collet with
tip protruding 1/8"-1/4" beyond the
Ceramic Nozzle, then re-tighten the
Back Cap to secure the Electrode in place.
assemble tig torch
1. Consult Settings Chart, on top of Welder, to
determine proper Tungsten Electrode size to be
used with thickness of material to be welded.
2. Match Collet and Collet Body sizes
to Tungsten Electrode size.
3. Thread Collet Body into the front of the Torch.
4. Make sure Ceramic Nozzle size is
appropriate for application.
5. Thread Ceramic Nozzle onto Collet Body.
6. Insert Collet into back of Torch and into Collet Body.
7. Insert Tungsten Electrode into
Collet on front of Torch.
8. Lock Electrode in place with Back Cap.
Electrode should protrude 1/8" to 1/4"
beyond the Ceramic Nozzle.
collet
Body
ceramic
nozzle
collet
Back cap
insert tungsten
Electrode here.
grinding
Wheel
Electrode
