06 servicing machine torch components – Tweco Max 300 w-TD-750 User Manual

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SERVICE

3. Torch is being moved too fast across workpiece

a. Reduce cutting speed (refer to Appendix II, Cut-

ting Speed Charts).

4. Excessive oil or moisture in torch

a. Hold torch 1/8 inch (3 mm) from clean surface

while purging and observe oil or moisture
buildup (do not activate torch)

F. No gas flow

1. Gas not connected or pressure too low

a. Check source for at least 70 psi (4.8 BAR).

2. Faulty components in torch and leads assembly

a. Inspect torch assemblies and replace if neces-

sary. Refer to Section 5.09, Torch and Leads
Troubleshooting.

3. Faulty components in power supply system components

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

G. Torch cuts but not adequately

1. Current set too low at power supply

a. Increase current setting

2. Torch is being moved too fast across workpiece

a. Reduce cutting speed (refer to Appendix II or

III, Cutting Speed Charts).

3. Excessive oil or moisture in torch

a. Hold torch 1/8 inch (3 mm) from clean surface

while purging and observe oil or moisture
buildup (do not activate torch)

5.06 Servicing Machine Torch

Components

WARNINGS

Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch or torch leads.

DO NOT touch any internal torch parts while the
AC indicator light on the front panel of the Con-
trol Module is ON.

A. Removing Machine Torch Head

1. Remove the shield cup, tip, gas distributor and elec-

trode from the torch head assembly.

2. Unscrew the positioning tube from the torch adap-

tor on the torch head assembly and slide the posi-
tioning tube brack over the leads.

3. Unscrew the torch adaptor from the torch head as-

sembly. Slide the torch adaptor back over the leads
to expose the plasma (+), secondary, coolant sup-
ply (-), and coolant return connectors.

Positioning Tube

Torch Adaptor

Lead Connections

A-00663

Bushing

Pinion Assembly

Machine

Torch Head

Figure 5-5 Torch Mounting Assembly

4. Disconnect the plasma (+), secondary, coolant sup-

ply (-), and coolant return connectors to allow re-
moval of the torch head. Note the location of the
torch leads insulator which separates the negative
and positive leads.

Plasma (+) Lead

Coolant Return Lead

(LH Threads)

Secondary

Lead

Coolant

Supply (-) Lead

A-00664

Figure 5-6 Torch Head Removal

B. Reassembling Machine Torch Assembly

1. Connect the plasma (+), secondary, coolant supply

(-), and coolant return connectors.

NOTE

On a machine torch, the control leads are not used.
The two connectors are taped to the leads cover-
ing.

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