Tweco QWT-3 Quick Wire Trim Unit - Manual (Page 8)

QUICK WIRE TRIM UNIT
2-4 SM-QWT-3 INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
2.03 Introduction
The Tweco ® Robotics QWT-3 Quick Wire Trim unit was
engineered to operate along side the QRC™-2000 Cleaning
Station. The QWT-3 unit must be mounted to the side of
the cleaning station — the pivot pin on the wire trim unit
connects to the clamp arm of the cleaning station.
How It Works
The robot arm with the conductor tube assembly is
positioned directly above the wire trim unit. Welding wire
is then fed out of the contact tip, and the conductor tube
is lowered to the necessary height as determined by the
robot technician.
The cleaning station is activated to enable the clamping
arm to move into the clamped position and then
unclamped position. While the arm is in the clamped
position, the blade on the wire trim unit moves and trims
the welding wire.
The QWT-3 wire trim unit comes preassembled with the
items shown in Figure 1. Before starting the installation,
please read and understand the installation and operation
procedures outlined in this manual.
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.
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SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
Figure 1: Quick Wire Trim Unit