9 Maintenance and cleaning
9.1 Cleaning the torch body
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1 Remove the gas nozzle.
2 Remove any welding spatter and powder residues.
NOTICE
• Do not use an anti-adhesive. This clogs the powder channels.
• Replace the centring ceramics as soon as deposits become visible on the
surface. Deposits may result in high-voltage flashovers that destroy the
torch body.
3 Check the wear parts for visible damage and replace them if necessary.
4 Unscrew the back cap and remove the tungsten electrode.
5 Sharpen the tungsten electrode as follows:
Sharpening the tungsten electrode depends on wear and must therefore be
carried out when required.
Fig. 7
Sharpening the tungsten electrode
To sharpen the tungsten electrode, use a sharpening device with a diamond
wheel and the following functional principles:
• The point is sharpened longitudinally through the center axis.
• Automatic regulation of the tungsten electrode drive by gravity.
• Can be set for all electrode diameters.
• Offers continuous angle adjustment.
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