Spot welding pliers for resistence welder (23 pages)
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Operating Manual MULTISPOT MTC-6000 Spot Welding Pliers for Resistance Welder Article No. 328069 Revision: 1.0 - Translation Version: Okt. 29 , 2013 Be sure you have read and understood this operating manual before you carry out any works on and/or with this equipment.!
MTC 6000 Table of Contents GENERAL ............................4 Information on the operating manual ..................4 Explanation of symbols ......................4 Warnings for operating resistance welding equipment ............5 Liability disclaimer ......................... 6 Copyright ..........................6 Warranty terms ........................6 After-sales service ......................... 6 SAFETY ............................
MTC 6000 General 1 General Information on the operating manual This operating manual contains important information on the use of the device. A precondition for operator safety is the compliance with all the safety precautions and working instructions. Furthermore, observe any and all local accident prevention regulations as well as any and all general safety regulations which may apply to the operation of this equipment.
MTC 6000 General Risk of crushing … indicates a risk or danger of injury as long as the equipment is in op- eration. Hot surface … indicates a risk or danger of burns from hot surfaces. Risk of slipping … indicates a risk of slipping due to escaping water. Risk of tripping …...
MTC 6000 General Liability disclaimer All information and data contained in this operating manual have been compiled giving due consideration to the latest applicable standards and regulations, the state-of-the-art and our many years of practice and experience. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or injury resulting from: Failure to observe the operating manual Use of the equipment for other than its intended purpose Employment of unqualified personnel...
MTC 6000 Safety 2 Safety This section gives an overview of all the important safety aspects for optimum protection of the personnel and for safe and trouble-free operation. Failure to observe the working instructions and safety precautions given in this operating manual can result in considerable hazards.
MTC 6000 Safety Always wear When operating the equipment always wear: Protective work clothes … are tight-fitting working clothes of low tear strength with narrow sleeves and without protruding parts. It serves predominantly to prevent the opera- tor being caught up and pulled into moving machine parts. Do not wear rings, chains or other jewellery.
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MTC 6000 Safety Electricity DANGER! Electric shock hazard! Contact with live parts entails an immediate risk of electric shock. Damage to the insulation or individual parts can create a very great hazard. Therefore: If damage to the insulation is discovered, switch off the power supply −...
MTC 6000 Safety Hot surfaces CAUTION! Risk of burns due to hot surfaces! The electrodes can reach temperatures of approx. 80°C, the plates imme- diately after welding even 100°C. Risk of burns. Therefore: – Always wear protective working clothes and protective gloves when working in the vicinity of hot parts.
MTC 6000 Safety WARNING! Danger from uncontrolled restarting! Uncontrolled restarting can lead to serious personal injury or even death! Therefore: Before switching on again, ensure that the cause of the emergency − stop has been remedied and that all safety devices have been fitted again and are fully functional.
MTC 6000 Transport, Packing and Storage 3 Transport, Packaging and Storage Safety instructions for transport Improper transport CAUTION! Damage due to improper transport! Improper transport can result in considerable material damage. Therefore: Handle the packages carefully during unloading on delivery and during in- −...
MTC 6000 Design and Function 4 Design and Function Overview Fig. 1: Design of the spot welding pliers Spot welding pliers C-arm mounting clamp C-arm locking handle Electrode arm Electrode caps Stick electrode, moving Ring bracket Release knob Welding cable...
MTC 6000 Safety equipment Safety equipment Emergency stop button (on the resistance welder) The figure shows the location of the emergency stop button. It is indicated by the symbol shown on the left. Fig. 2: Locations of the safety devices...
MTC 6000 Operation 5 Operation Connection and preparation of the spot welder Installation of the ring bracket 5.1.1 1. Position the ring bracket 2. Insert the screws with the plastic sleeves (insulation!) 3. Tighten the screws 4. Ring bracket screwed to the pliers Fig.
MTC 6000 Technical data Connecting the pliers 5.1.2 1. Push the central connector of the welding pliers com- pletely into the central connection on the machine (Fig.4/1). 2. Press the locking bracket downwards (Fig.4/2.). Fig.4: Central connection of the pliers 3.
MTC 6000 Operation Preparation of the welding pliers 5.1.3 WARNING! Risk of injury from sudden release of the welding tool! When changing a tool with the machine switched on, welding current or pliers move- ments can be accidentally triggered. Risk of crushing. Therefore: –...
MTC 6000 Technical data 5.1.3.2 Replacement of the electrode caps 1. Loosen the electrode caps using the electrode cap wrench or an equivalent tool (Fig.7). 2. Turn in clockwise direction, otherwise the cone will be loosened. 3. Push new electrode caps onto the electrode head and press into position.
MTC 6000 Operation 5.1.3.3 Aligning the electrodes with one another Ensure that the electrodes are correctly aligned in all direc- tions. Fig.8: "The electrodes must be aligned" Preparation of the welding area The plates must be ground down to the bare metal at the contact point of the spot electrode with the plate.
MTC 6000 Technical data Welding settings with the MI-100control Fig. 9: Selection of welding operation Select the welding operation with the buttons EF, e.g. a - HSS plates b - 3-layer plate joint ) see Fig. 3 c - Galvanised plate Several options can be selected at the same time.
MTC 6000 Technical data 6 Technical Data With direct welding current measurement in the pliers head (pneumatic, water-cooled) Weight Specification Value Unit with cable and C-arm 85 Compressed air supply Specification Value Unit Working pressure 6 – 10 bar Quality clean, dry and oil-free Ambient conditions Specification...
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