Accessories Corresponding To Wire Diameter; Welding Gun Selection; Mounting And Locking Of Wire Spool - Kemppi FastMig MXF65 Operating Manual

2.4

aCCessOries COrrespOnding tO Wire diaMeter

Colour coded wire feed rolls and guide tubes are available to suit a variety of filler wire types
and sizes. Drive roll groove geometry and design, vary depending on the application. Further
details are available in the spare parts tables.
MXF wire feed units are normally equipped with 1.2 mm V-groove orange coloured feed rolls
from the factory. These best suit 1.2mm solid Ferrous wires. Silver colour wire guide tubes are
also fitted, for welding filler wires of 0.6 - 1.6 mm diameter.
Please ensure you select the correct drive rolls and guide tubes from the table to suit your
particular welding application.
2.5

Welding gun seleCtiOn

Please ensure that the welding gun selected is suitable for the target application. Check the
gun manufacturers specification and ensure the gun meets the welding duty requirements.
Also consider the extra heating effects of Pulse Mig/Mag welding on the gun selected.
Kemppi gun products are designed to meet many different applications. Special wire liners
and contact tips are available for different wire types and sizes.
Distance wire feeding is accommodated with WeldSnake and SuperSnake products in either
Gas or Water cooled models.
Thermal and load protection is also designed to some Kemppi Gun models and feed units, so
carefully consider your requirements and consult your local Kemppi sales team to ensure you
choose the correct alternative for your needs.
2.6

MOunting and lOCking OF Wire spOOl

Check that in filler wire spool is correctly mounted and locked into position. Ensure the spool
NOTE!
is not damaged or deformed in such a way that it can rub or chaff against the internal surface of
the wire feed unit chassis or door. This may result in increased drag, impacting on weld quality.
This may also result in long term wire feed unit damage, rendering the unit unserviceable or unsafe
to use.
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