11 Disassembly
Fault
Cause
• Contact tip not aligned to the wire
Unstable arc
• Incorrect welding parameters set
• Wire guide is worn
• Heavy weld spatter in the gas
Pore formation
• Insufficient or missing gas cap
• Draft blows away shielding gas
Tab. 11
Faults and troubleshooting
11 Disassembly
DANGER
Risk of injury due to unexpected start
The following instructions must be adhered to during all maintenance, servicing, assembly,
disassembly and repair work:
• Switch off the power source.
• Close off the gas supply.
• Close off the coolant supply.
• Disconnect the coolant supply and return hoses.
• Disconnect all electrical connections.
NOTICE
• Only qualified personnel are permitted to perform work on the device or system.
• Note the following instructions:
8 Putting out of operation on page EN-17.
Detach all of the following:
1 Compl. cable assembly from wire feeder.
2 Torch neck from robot connection.
3 Detachable parts.
EN - 24
diameter or contact tip diameter
enlarged
nozzle
ROBO Compact W500 / W600
Troubleshooting
• Check contact tip
• Correct welding parameters
• Replace wire guide
• Clean the gas nozzle
• Check contents of gas container and
pressure setting
• Shield welding area with safety barrier