Rectifying faults
Checklist for rectifying faults
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Rectifying faults
All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to
work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification
procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dea-
ler.
7.1 Checklist for rectifying faults
The correct machine equipment for the material and process gas in use is a fundamental
requirement for perfect operation!
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Symbol
Description
Fault/Cause
Remedy
Welding torch overheated
Insufficient coolant flow
Check coolant level and refill if necessary
Eliminate kinks in conduit system (hose packages)
Vent coolant circuit
> see 7.2 chapter
Loose welding current connections
Check the plasma nozzle for firm seating.
Overload
Check and correct welding current setting
Use a more powerful welding torch
No arc ignition
Incorrect ignition type setting.
Setting the tungsten electrode
Regrind or replace the tungsten electrode
Ignition type: Select “HF start”. Depending on the machine, the setting is defined by the chan-
geover switch for ignition types or the
parameter in one of the machine menus (see the
“Control operating instructions”, if applicable).
Bad arc ignition
Material inclusions in the tungsten electrode due to contact with filler material or workpiece
Regrind or replace the tungsten electrode
Clean and change gas nozzle
Insufficient plasma gas quantity
Pilot arc current too low
Pilot arc ignites but no main arc forms
Distance between workpiece and torch too high
Decrease distance to workpiece
Contaminated workpiece surface
Clean the workpiece surface
Bad current transfer on ignition
Setting the tungsten electrode
Incompatible parameter settings
Check settings and correct if necessary