wire cutting station
2-4
SM-
qWt-120
intRoduction and descRiption
2.01 How to Use this Manual
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including
the chapters on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words
WARNING
,
CAUTION
,
and
NOTE
may appear. Pay particular attention to the
information provided under these headings. These special
annotations are easily recognized as follows:
WARNING
a WARNING gives infoRMation RegaRding
possible peRsonal injuRy.
CAUTION
a CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
a NOTE offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures.
2.02 Receipt of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against the
invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the
equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is
any damage, notify the carrier immediately to file a claim.
Furnish complete information concerning damage claims
or shipping errors to the location in your area listed in the
inside back cover of this manual. Include a full description
of the parts in error.
If you want additional or replacement copies of this CD,
please contact Tweco
®
Robotics at the address and phone
number in your area listed on the inside back cover of this
manual. Include the Manual number (from page i) and
CD part number: 64-2601.
2.03 Introduction
The Tweco
®
Robotics QWT-120 Quick Wire Trimmer, is
an on-the-fly wire trimming station furnished with dual
cutting wheels as shown in Figure 1 that cleanly shear the
wire without deflection or bending of the welding wire.
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
2.04 Features
Machined discs from heat-treated tool steel for long
life and economical performance.
Reversible cutting discs, doubles the disc’s life span,
designed for convenient replacement.
Unit is powered by a 120-volt AC motor with a relay
interface for controlling the start and stop cycle
through the robotic controller.
Unit is enclosed in a heavy-gauge aluminum tube,
with the head assembly machined from solid
aluminum.
Industrial components provide years of reliable
service.
The unit is able to cut the following wire sizes:
Steel Wire
From .023” (0,6mm) to 5/64” (2,0mm)
Aluminum
Wire
From .030” (0,8mm) to 3/32” (3,2mm)
Flux Cored
Wire
From .030” (0,8mm) to 3/32” (3,2mm)
Metal Cored
Wire
From .030: (0,8mm) to 3/32” (3,2mm)
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5.00”
(127mm)
17.00”
(432,5mm)
7.50”
(190,5mm)
5.00”
(126,4mm)
Figure 1
