AXXAIR Closed Orbital TIG Welding Head SATFX-76-CA01

Ensure the machine is live and operating

Perform a complete rotation of the welding machine rotor from the generator screen

Perform a complete rotation of the welding machine rotor from the buttons on the welding head

Check for any abnormal noise during operation

Did any abnormal noise occur during operation?

Refer to the 'Electrodes' section of the 'Accessories' chapter for electrode length selection.

Does the tube correspond to two different electrode sizes?

Choose the longest electrode for stability if applicable.

Adjust the height of the arc carefully before placing the cassette on the element to be welded.

Is the tube shape more or less pronounced in ovality?

Increase the tube/electrode distance by a few tenths if in doubt.

Use the set of shims provided for precise adjustment between the tube and the flat of the electrode.

Ensure the workbench is clean and flat

Cut off the general power supply of the machine

Disconnect the welding generator unit

Ensure the following tool is available

Remove the two fixing screws from the spring clips using the 2.0mm BTR wrench

Remove the used or damaged welding glass

Check the absence of the following elements

Annual Cooling System Maintenance

Perform complete emptying of the cooling circuit

Perform flushing of pipework with pure water

Replace the coolant with a new coolant

Acknowledge 5B alarm if it appears and repeat operation until circuit operates smoothly

Operate the cooling system for approximately 5 minutes to check for leaks

Ensure machine is powered down and main power is disconnected

Disassemble and Clean Welding Head

Completely disassemble the welding head

Perform a complete cleaning of the transmission from the motor to the rotor

Remove all traces of grease or other debris

Check the integrity of the pinions

Check the toothing for irregular wear, burrs, or sharp edges

Check the pinion fixings for play (axial and radial)