Service, maintenance and disposal
General
Regular and preventive maintenance of the welding torch are important factors
in achieving problem-free operation. The welding torch is subjected to high tem-
peratures and high levels of soiling. This is why the welding torch needs more fre-
quent maintenance than other components of the welding system.
Identifying de-
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fective wearing
parts
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Insulating parts
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Burnt outer edges, notches
Nozzle fittings
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Burnt outer edges, notches
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Heavily coated with welding spatter
Spatter guard (only for water-cooled welding torches)
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Burnt outer edges, notches
Contact tips
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Ground (oval) wire entry and wire exit bores
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Heavily coated with welding spatter
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Penetration at the tip of the contact tip
Gas nozzles
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Heavily coated with welding spatter
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Burnt outer edges
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Notches
NOTE!
Avoid scoring and scratches when re-
moving welding spatter,
because welding spatter that develops
in continued operation could perma-
nently solidify therein.
Do not bend the torch body under any
circumstances!
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