Quick fixed automation series torches – Tweco Quick Fixed User Manual
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Quick fixed automation series torches
SM-QFTORCH
INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLy
16. Tghten the set screw on the Tweco
®
, Panasonc
®
, and
or Lncoln
®
rear connector plug. For Mller
®
style rear
connector plug, re-nstall the threaded connector plug
npple. Ths connecton should be wrench tght.
17. Re-nsert the factory-suppled 5/32” T-handle allen
wrench nto the hole for the “Condut Set Screw” on the
front handle cap and rotate the set screw clockwse. The
set screw should be hand tght. Refer to Fgure 3-5.
CONDUIT SET SCREW HOLE
Art # JB-00012
Fgure 3-5: Access hole for Condut Set Screw
18. Trm the condut extendng from the front of the conductor
tube assembly by followng the steps below:
Method “A” – usng a tape measure or scale, mark and
cut the condut to the cut length noted n the
table below. Refer to Fgure 3-6 — Method
“A”.
Method “B” – The dffusers have a machned groove
around the outer dameter. Poston the
dffuser as shown n Fgure 3-6 — Method
“B” and mark and cut the condut.
Conductor Tube Assemby
Cut Length “A”
QTR66 Seres – (For use wth QRA seres torch/cable assembles)
1-5/16” (33,32mm)
QTRW63 Seres – (For use wth QRW & QRWA seres torch/cable assembles)
15/16” (23,80mm)
QTRW64 Seres – (For use wth QRW & QRWA seres torch/cable assembles)
¼” (6,35mm)
QTRW66 Seres – (For use wth QRW & QRWA seres torch/cable assembles)
5/16” (7,92mm)
Table 3-1: Conductor Tube Cut Lengths
CUT LINE
A
”
B
“
D
O
H
T
E
M
”
A
“
D
O
H
T
E
M
Art # JB-00013
19. After trmmng to length, remove any obstructons from the end of the condut radus.
20. Re-nstall the dffuser, tp, and nozzle onto the conductor tube assembly.
21. Loosen the fixture connecton and nsert the cartrdge kt of the torch and conductor tube assembly nto poston. The
keystock located on the cartrdge kt should be placed nto the matng slot on the fixture untl the sleeve bottoms aganst
the fixture plate. Re-tghten the connecton to secure the assembly n place. Refer to Fgure 3-7.
KEYSTOCK
Art # JB-00014
Fgure 3-7: Locatng Keystock
NOTE
For cable assemblies longer than 5ft. (1,52m), it
is recommended incorporating a spring-loaded
stabilizer bar/balancer to the robot work cell to
provide support to the center of the cable assembly.
This will eliminate both excessive drooping of the
cable assembly and any interference with the
fixtures and tooling in the work area.
22. Install the rear connector plug nto the feeder.
23. If the torch beng nstalled s a water-cooled QFW seres,
a water supply provdng not less than ¾ gallons/mnute
(2.84 lters/mnute) water flow, must be used durng
operaton. The water supply should be nstalled to run
when the power source s turned “on” f possble to avod
any damage to the torch and cable assembly.
Fgure 3-6: Condut Cut Length