How To Install or Replace TOUGH ACCESS Consumables

How To Install or Replace TOUGH ACCESS Consumables IMPORTANT: TCP will be different from standard TOUGH LOCK® consumables. Removal and Replacement Nozzle Pull slip-on nozzles off with a twisting motion. When installing the nozzle, ensure that it is fully seated. Contact Tip Thread the contact tip into the retaining head. Torque to 30 in.-lbs. (3.5Nm). […]

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How To Install or Replace TOUGH LOCK Consumables

How To Install or Replace TOUGH LOCK Consumables IMPORTANT: Neck Insulator MUST be in place before welding to properly insulate the neck armor. Check all parts to ensure that connections are tight before welding. The heavy duty retaining head MUST be tightened with a 5/8 inch (16 mm) wrench to prevent the contact tip from […]

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How To Install or Replace a Conventional Liner

How To Install or Replace a Conventional MIG Welding Liner NOTE: For MIG guns equipped with ‘Direct Plug-Ins’, Bernard®, or Euro connector, the procedure is the same. On Miller® style guns, the liner is held captive by a guide cap which must be removed and replaced when changing the liner. Step 1: NOTE: Ensure the […]

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How To Install or Replace a QUICK LOAD Liner

How To Install or Replace a QUICK LOAD Liner IMPORTANT NOTE: Initial installation instructions are different from replacement instructions.  FOR INITIAL INSTALLATION ONLY — Remove the protective cap from the QUICK LOAD™ Liner. Install this liner from the back of the MIG gun with retainer attached (using the same procedure as installing a conventional liner). Future replacements will […]

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How To Use the TOUGH GUN Neck Checking Fixture

How To Use the TOUGH GUN Neck Checking Fixture NOTE: The following instructions are for G-405. Other fixtures are similar. Step 1: Remove consumables; nozzle, retaining head and neck insulator (with the exception of TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® components). Install the gauge point into the neck. Step 2: Slide the neck completely into the datum block, […]

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How To Install or Replace a Neck on TOUGH GUN G1 Series Guns

How to Install or Replace a Neck on a TOUGH GUN G1 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun NOTE: There is a protective ring that must be rotated to expose the neck set screw.  Step 1: Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, loosen the screw 1/4 turn to remove the neck. Pull the neck directly out […]

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How To Repair a Euro TOUGH GUN G1 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun

How To Repair a Euro TOUGH GUN G1 Series Robotic MIG Gun  Unicable Repair Kit Part #513-7 Remove the liner from the MIG gun. Remove the screws from the base of the terminal housing. Remove the terminal housing and move the handle back Disconnect the cable leads from the Euro butt connectors. Move the Euro […]

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How To Install a TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Neck Assembly

How To Install a TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Neck Assembly on TOUGH GUN G1 Series Robotic Guns TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® components will come assembled on your MIG gun. You will need to remove the TOUGH GUN I.C.E. neck assembly to install it on the robot.  Step 1: Remove front-end consumables. Disconnect both water lines at the Quick […]

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FAQs | TOUGH LOCK Dual Taper Technology

FAQs | TOUGH LOCK Dual Taper Technology Frequently Asked Questions About Dual Taper Technology on TOUGH LOCK Retaining Heads Tregaskiss has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about dual taper technology on TOUGH LOCK® retaining heads: Are the TOUGH LOCK retaining heads backwards compatible with older MIG guns? Will TOUGH LOCK retaining heads with dual […]

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FAQs | QUICK LOAD Liners

FAQs | QUICK LOAD Liners Frequently Asked Questions About the QUICK LOAD Liner System Tregaskiss has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the two-piece front-loading QUICK LOAD® liner system: How is the QUICK LOAD liner retainer installed? How does the QUICK LOAD liner stay in place? Why is the liner replacement so much […]

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Archive – Q-Gun Backend Upgrade 2005

Q-Gun MIG Gun Backend Upgrade Effective June 27, 2005 In 2005, Q-Gun™ MIG Guns began shipping with upgraded back end assemblies. It is important to know which back end assembly your Q-Gun MIG Gun has when choosing replacement parts. Use the drawings below to determine which back end you have. Old Back End Assembly The […]

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Troubleshooting Guide

Welding Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Electrode does not feed or erratic wire feeding. 1. Feeder relay / malfunction. Consult feeder manufacturer. 2. Feeder relay / malfunction. a. Test & connect spare control lead.b. Install new cable.   3. Poor adaptor connection. Test & replace leads and/or contact pins.   4. Worn or broken […]

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FAQs | 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled Conversion

FAQs | 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled Conversion Frequently Asked Questions About Converting Your Keyed or Quick-Change Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun to the 600 amp Robotic Water-Cooled Model Tregaskiss has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about converting from the keyed or quick-change robotic water-cooled MIG gun to the 600 amp robotic water-cooled model: I think […]

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FAQs | TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Conversion

FAQs | TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Conversion Frequently Asked Questions About Upgrading Your Robotic MIG Gun with TOUGH GUN I.C.E. Technology Tregaskiss has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about upgrading your existing TOUGH GUN® robotic air-cooled MIG gun to a model equipped with TOUGH GUN I.C.E.® technology: I think TOUGH GUN I.C.E. components will […]

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Recommended Operating Tips

Recommended Operating Tips for Robotic Welding Applications Nozzles Contact Tips Retaining Heads Gas Diffusers Liners Necks Gun Cables Reamers Nozzles: If anti-spatter is used, do not use excessive spray times as this will saturate the nozzle insulator and will degrade insulating material. Learn more about TOUGH GARD® anti-spatter liquid from Tregaskiss. Nozzle should be cleaned […]

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Technical Resources

Technical Resources | Guides and Operating Tips  We’ve put together some guides to help you operate and service your equipment effectively: Recommended Operating Tips by Component for Robotic Applications Learn More Didn’t find the help you were looking for? Please visit our Support page to view the various levels of support you can access.

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