PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Tregaskiss Automatic Series MIG Gun Handles

March 1, 2013

Tregaskiss is pleased to announce an improvement to our fixed automatic series MIG guns. These robust machine torches are engineered for hard tooling applications requiring a durable welding torch, and they now feature a one-piece high strength phenolic handle.

NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer

April 1, 2013

More Reliable and Easier to Maintain Than Ever Before!

Introducing the next evolution of the TOUGH GUN® reamer from Tregaskiss. Improvements to the sprayer system, new plug and play replacement parts, and simplified internal wiring make this new reamer more reliable and faster and easier to maintain than ever before!

Learn more about the TOUGH GUN TT3 reamer and how it benefits both your bottom line and your production uptime and throughput.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
TOUGH GUN Reamer Cutter Blades

November 12, 2010

Effective Monday, November 12, 2010, Tregaskiss has released a new design for the TOUGH GUN® reamer cutter blades.

The new product is made in North America and has passed a series of stringent tests. As a result, we are proud to implement this product, approved by the Tregaskiss Engineering team, as our new standard offering.

The new design will be implemented as a ‘running change’ and will be sold under the same part numbers as the previous design.

Summary of Design Changes

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Solenoid Valve for TOUGH GUN Reamers with External Valves

May 7, 2008

Previously we have supplied the type of TR-2210 solenoid valves (made by SMC) for the TOUGH GUN® reamer as shown in the image on the left (OLD). We now offer an improved DIN connection for this product (also from SMC) shown in the image on the right (NEW).

This new product is rated “IP65” (as defined in international standard IEC 60529), where:

• 6 = Dust tight; No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact
• 5 = Protected against water jets; i.e. water projected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects

NOTE: This product is designed for use ONLY on TOUGH GUN reamers with externally mounted valves.

Refer to product insert INS053 for more information about TR-2210 solenoid valves for TOUGH GUN reamers with external valves.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
TOUGH GUN Sprayer

August 21, 2008

The TOUGH GUN® sprayer, used as a stand-alone unit or on a TOUGH GUN reamer, has been improved in the following ways:

1. The reservoir is now made of nylon rather than Polycarbonate. The nylon material has proven to be more durable over time when compared with Polycarbonate. (NOTE: The nylon material is slightly yellow in appearance when compared to the clear Polycarbonate.)
2. The exposed valves on the top of the cap have been removed in order to simplify the cap. Venting is now done through the threads to prevent a vacuum seal. The removal of the valves reduces the amount of debris entering the sprayer reservoir.

Refer to product insert INS058 for more information about RR-1320 anti-spatter reservoirs for TOUGH GUN reamers.

NEW PRODUCT —
Next Generation TOUGH GUN Reamer

March 2, 2008

The TOUGH GUN Reamer just got TOUGHER!

The next generation TOUGH GUN® reamer will knock you out with its powerful one-two punch: Rugged durability PLUS new features that improve reliability, ease maintenance, and provide a safer and more accurate setup.

Watch our online animation to learn more about the Next Generation TOUGH GUN reamer from Tregaskiss.

NEW PRODUCT —
TOUGH GUN ThruArm Series Robotic MIG Guns

June 19, 2008

Tregaskiss is proud to introduce the TOUGH GUN® ThruArm® series featuring low-stress robotic (LSR) unicable technology.

This new robotic MIG gun feeds through the arm of the robot and incorporates a unique unicable that offers 360 degrees of continuous rotation.

Designed specifically to minimize downtime and improve welding performance on today’s through-arm robotic welding systems, the TOUGH GUN ThruArm series with LSR unicable technology is available as a complete package (from the feeder to the contact tip) for both clutch and solid mount robotic systems, including those by FANUC®, OTC Daihen®, ABB® and Motoman®.

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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Rear Housing Design for Robotic Euro MIG Guns

December 8, 2008

Tregaskiss is pleased to offer an improved rear housing for robotic Euro MIG guns (part #677E), which provides improved protection from the welding environment, it’s easier to install and maintain, it has a larger, more robust spring, and it’s backwards compatible with existing robotic Euro MIG guns.

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — 450 amp TOUGH GUN Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

October 1, 2008 

As of October 1, 2008, the 450 amp TOUGH GUN® robotic water-cooled MIG gun models have been replaced with 550 amp MIG Guns equipped with TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® technology. 

Affected Products

• 450 amp quick-change water-cooled (QCWC) robotic MIG guns
• 450 amp keyed water-cooled (KWC) robotic MIG guns

Replacement parts and consumables for existing 450 amp robotic water-cooled MIG guns will continue to be sold by Tregaskiss for a period of 5 years*.

*Availability and list prices of replacement parts for the affected products are subject to change without notice.

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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT —
Robotic External Control Cables

March 25, 2008

Tregaskiss has discontinued the AS-708-22 (6′) and AS-708-23 (12′) control cables and replaced them with
improved cord sets. The new cables are made from our existing AS-708-14-2 (straight clutch cord) and the Lumberg Micro-Connector (AS-708-22-2).

Coupled with the AS-708-14-1 “curly” clutch cord (with LED lights), the new AS-708-2406 (6′) and AS-708-2412 (12′) control cables should experience improved longevity and performance compared to the old cords. 

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT — TOUGH GUN Keyed and Quick-Change Water-Cooled MIG Guns

December 16, 2010

As of December 31, 2010, the Tregaskiss® 600 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun will replace the 650 amp robotic water-cooled MIG gun.

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PRODUCT UPDATE —
Tregaskiss Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Guns

November 2, 2010

To maximize productivity when welding thick plate and/or operating for prolonged duty cycles, Tregaskiss offers its robotic water-cooled MIG gun, which includes a new wire brake feature. The wire brake feature works in conjunction with wire touch sensing to help determine the location of weld joints and supports good weld quality and productivity. This feature can be ordered through Tregaskiss’ MIG gun Configurator and is available for wire sizes from 0.035- to 1/16-inch diameter.

The Tregaskiss® robotic water-cooled MIG gun also includes a high-flow neck with four cooling channels and a water-cooled power cable that provides excellent cooling capacity to the front-end consumables to help extend their service life and allow for longer periods of welding. Additionally, the TOUGH GUN robotic water-cooled MIG gun features a sturdy stainless steel docking body capable of withstanding the harsh environments common to high-amperage welding applications, along with a durable conduit that swivels independently to provide rigid support for the liner, ensure smooth and consistent wire feeding, and minimize downtime for maintenance. Adding to the ease of maintenance, the new MIG gun has an accessible front housing, quick-change fittings and replaceable components, all features that support greater productivity by lessening the time needed to care for the gun.

The Tregaskiss robotic water-cooled MIG gun uses the TOUGH LOCK® consumable platform — common across Tregaskiss robotic and automatic MIG guns and Bernard® T-Gun series (formerly Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN semi-automatic MIG guns) and TGX® series (formerly Tregaskiss TGX series) MIG guns, allowing users of multiple styles of guns to simplify and reduce their overall inventory of welding consumables.

This robotic MIG gun provides 600 amps welding capacity at 100 percent duty cycle with CO2 shielding gas or 60 percent duty cycle when welding with mixed gases. Further, Tregaskiss R&D testing and extensive field trials have proven this MIG gun is a reliable performer in the most demanding welding applications, including thick-plate welding that is common in the heavy-equipment manufacturing industry.

This robotic MIG gun represents the future of the TOUGH GUN robotic water-cooled product line and, as of December 31, 2010 it has completely replaced Tregaskiss’ existing TOUGH GUN quick-change water-cooled (QCWC) and keyed water-cooled (KWC) robotic MIG guns.