Welding Equipment Essentials Anchorage AK

Preventative maintenance is the key to getting the most out of your equipment investment. Like the other gear your metal techs use on a daily basis, your welding and plasma-cutting equipment benefits from a regular maintenance program.

Quality Tune
(888) 835-7942
3002 East Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
5650 Old Seward Hwy Ste D
Anchorage, AK
Spruce Park Auto Body, Inc.
(907) 563-4100
1730 East Dowling Road
Anchorage, AK
Alaska Dream RV Rental
(907) 278-7368
Po Box 92972
Anchorage, AK
Ron's Auto Repair
907-562-9414
230 E Potter Dr Ste 3
Anchorage, AK
Sand Lake Automotive, Inc.
(907) 349-2141
1307 East 74th
Anchorage, AK
Auto Electric
(907) 276-2606
2217 N Post Road
Anchorage, AK
Alaska Best RV Rentals
(907) 344-4981
PO Box 90833
Anchorage, AK
Golden Auto Body & Paint
907-563-8080
1306 Chugach Way,
Anchorage, AK
Don's Automatic Transmission
907-279-4011
6220 Mackay St
Anchorage, AK
Data Provided by:
 

Welding Equipment Essentials

If you expect your welding equipment to last longer and perform better, preventative maintenance is a must.

10/1/2001

Preventative maintenance is the key to getting the most out of your equipment investment. Like the other gear your metal techs use on a daily basis, your welding and plasma-cutting equipment benefits from a regular maintenance program. To work efficiently, each type of welding unit has specific requirements. Here's a quick checklist:

Plasma Cutters

  • Plasma cutters need an unrestricted flow of clean, dry air to the torch, so be sure to change the regulator/moisture trap filter on a regular basis.
  • Inspect the torch cable periodically to make sure all connections are tight and that the cable the air flows through hasn't been crushed or damaged.
  • Change the consumables in the torch when they're damaged or worn out.

TIG Welders

  • If you have a water-cooled TIG torch, be sure you're using the correct torch coolant. It's also important to change the coolant based on the manufacturer's recommended schedule.
  • Check for coolant leaks. Leaks at the torch require immediate attention to reduce the potential for electric shock.
  • If your TIG welder has a high-frequency start, watch for erratic performance from the high-frequency feature. When was the last time you checked the gap on the high-frequency points? Check the operator's manual for your specific welder, but remember that this service is best performed by a qualified repairer.

MIG Welde...

Click here to read the rest of the article at BodyShop Business

BodyShop Business is
a Babcox publication
3550 Embassy Parkway
Akron, OH 44333
330-670-1234 • (FAX) 330-670-0874
Advertise      Contact Us      Subscribe      Article Index      Privacy/Terms of Use