Characteristics And Range Of Applications; Characteristics; Range Of Applications - Orbitalum ESG Plus Operating Instructions With Spare Parts List

3 Characteristics and range of applications

Working range
Electrode material
Important
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3 Characteristics and range of
applications
3.1

Characteristics

The ESG Plus is the perfect hand-held grinder for cutting, grinding and planing
electrodes which are used in WIG or TIG welding machines.
The ESG Plus has the following characteristics:
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Electrodes and tips are sharpened to conform to recognized standards
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Replaceable grinding wheel diamond coated on both sides
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ESG Plus head for different electrode angles and electrode diameter
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Machine:
hand-operated
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optionally wall/table/vice mounting plate possible
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Working instruction:
the electrode is inserted by hand into the corresponding opening and is
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ground round by a manual circular movement
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Drive:
A/C motor with the R.P.M. controlled electronically
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*) Consider country-specific regulations, standards and guidelines when using tungsten
electrodes with thorium.
3.2

Range of applications

Without refitting of the equipment.
ESG Plus
1.0 mm
(0.04")
x
15°
x
18°
x
22.5°
x
30°
Tungsten electrodes alloyed with zirconium, lanthanium and cerium.
Not to be used without suction for tungsten electrodes with thorium.
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Operating instructions with spare parts list ESG Plus
Electrode diameter
1.6 mm 2.0 mm
(0.06") (0.08")
x x
x x
x x
x x
*)
2.4 mm 3.2 mm
(0.09") (0.13")
x x
x x
x x
x x
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4.0 mm
(0.16")
x
x
x
x