There are a number of items
that should be checked in the wire feeding system. The table below
outlines what Items should be considered, the
Possible Problem and the
Probable Solution
Item/ Photo
Possible
Problem
Probable Solution
Starting at the wire package;
Is the wire exposed and getting dirt, grinding dust, fine
spatter, etc on the wire surface?
Has the spool or coil tension adjustment
been set properly?
Be sure the tension is set to have a slight run-on of the
spool or coil when it is full. That will be the minimum acceptable setting.
Is the feed roll properly aligned
with the inlet and outlet guides?. Is the feed roll tension set to the
minimum level? Or are wire shavings causing copper
flakes to build-up under the feed rolls?
Align wire by adjusting feed roll. Adjust
feed roll tension to the minimum acceptable level to feed wire. If aligned and
wire shavings are still visible, it could be the wire. SEE WIRE
SOLUTIONS,
Are copper flakes under the feed rolls even when
it is properly aligned? Check the flakes with a magnet- - bet its
magnetic!
Has the Torch Wire Liner been cleaned
recently? Cleaning or replacing dirty liners is often the solution to wire
feeding problems.
Consult your MIG torch manufacturer regarding how to
clean and change liners. Residual "Dirt or Excess Wire
Drawing Lubricant" on the
wire will cause liner clogging be solved with our "DRY WIPESTM"
Is the contact tip clogged with debris or is a
notch worn which pinches the wire?
Replace with a new tip.
Consider our "DRY
WIPES" to reduce the amount of accumulated debris.
* US Patent # 6,610,957;
"Welding Shielding Gas Saver Device" August 26, 2003; Canadian
Patent # 2,455,644.
The "Flow Rate Limiter" device is covered by 2008 US
patent # 7,462,709. Other site material
may be covered under Patents # 7,015,412;
# 7,019,248 or # 8,104,094
