OPERATION MANUAL
TWE Pin Welder
Model TWP-2
TRU
‐
WELD
EQUIPMENT
COMPANY
6400
N.
HONEYTOWN
ROAD
SMITHVILLE,
OHIO
44677
(330)
669
2773
Revision
1.4
4/25/2011
Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL TWE Pin Welder Model TWP 2 TRU WELD EQUIPMENT COMPANY 6400 N HONEYTOWN ROAD SMITHVILLE OHIO 44677 330 669 2773 Revision 1 4 4 25 2011...
Page 2: ...n including but not exclusive to the following Equipment which has been modified Equipment which has not been installed properly Equipment which has been used for purposes other than which it had been...
Page 3: ...2 CONTENTS Section Description Pages 1 Product Features 3 2 Specifications 4 3 External Features 5 6 4 Safety 7 9 5 Setup and Welding 10 14 6 Testing Weld Settings 15 7 Inspecting The Weld 16...
Page 4: ...over 5 8 in diameter for a good seat on the terminal buss bars to increase reliability The terminal connections on the capacitor have 1 4 28 socket set screws inserted into each one The socket set scr...
Page 5: ...s Up to 10 DUTY CYCLE 16 20 pins per minute PRIMARY POWER 110 VAC 50 60Hz 15 Amp circuit or 220 VAC 50 60Hz 7 5 Amp circuit CHARGE VOLTAGE 35 110 VDC Operational and Safety Features LED Voltage Meter...
Page 6: ...5 FRONT PANEL TOP OPEN VIEW EXTERNAL FEATURES LED Display Voltage Selector Weld Ready Indicator Capacitor...
Page 7: ...6 SIDE VIEWS EXTERNAL FEATURES Stud Gun Control Cable Con nection Stud Gun Weld Cable Con nection Ground Cable Connection ON OFF Switch 15amp Circuit Breaker...
Page 8: ...the AC to DC current Due to potential dangerous electrical input and output the equipment must be disconnected from all incom ing power when servicing Capacitors store electrical energy Check for res...
Page 9: ...can be hazardous to your health Make sure welding is done in a well ventilated area Hot metal splatter can cause fires and burns Wear protective clothing free of com bustible materials Have a fire ex...
Page 10: ...e weight of the equipment which is clear from traffic routes where people may trip over cables or they may be damaged by other equipment or vehicles Do not hang connecting cables over sharp edges or h...
Page 11: ...o do so could result in damage to the con nector Connect the weld gun control cable into the center panel 2 pin socket NOTE the plug has a large pin and a small pin that match the socket on the unit T...
Page 12: ...Attach the clamp of the welding ground lead to the work piece Prior to securing the clamp make certain that the contact area is free of rust paint grease or any other impurities to ensure a good groun...
Page 13: ...The choice between these systems is usually a matter of personal preference Inserting the selected collet into the stud gun is a simple task Place the collet into the front holder of the stud gun and...
Page 14: ...s of the base material Aluminum and other nonferrous metals would require settings from 3 to 5 depending on the diameter of the stud and base material thickness This spring pre load adjustment is made...
Page 15: ...the unit in the upper right hand corner Below this switch is the 15amp circuit breaker for the system VOLTAGE SELECTION Selecting the required weld voltage is achieved by turning the selector knob Th...
Page 16: ...This is why the stud must protrude beyond the foot piece at least 1 8 Holding the gun perpendicular to the work piece and aligning the stud to the desired position on the work piece press down so tha...
Page 17: ...he stud as opposed to an even amount around the base of the flange this is called arc blow and can be solved by repositioning the ground clamp or using a dual ground clamp Proper welded studs can be t...
