Documentation Category: Automation2

How To Replace the TOUGH GUN CA3 MIG Gun Unicable IMPORTANT: The following instructions pertain to unicable replacement on TOUGH GUN CA3 MIG Guns manufactured on or after April 8, 2015 NOTE: Unicable replacement can be done while the gun is mounted to the robot. There is no need to uninstall the gun before proceeding. […]

How To Install the TOUGH GUN CA3 Gun Connector and Unicable in Place of The Legacy TOUGH GUN G1 Series MIG Gun Remove the nozzle, retaining head and liner (parts not shown). Loosen the neck clamp SHCS using a 5 mm Allen wrench (see ‘A‘ in Figure 1). Remove the neck (see ‘B‘ in Figure […]

How To Install the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Sprayer Valve Retrofit Kit (Part #TT3-500R)  Required Tools: 9/16″ wrench 11/16″ wrench 5 mm Allen key 3 mm Allen key 2.5 mm Allen key Precision flat head screwdriver Wire strippers Installation Instructions Disconnect power and air. Identify your anti-spatter source (bulk-feed or Tregaskiss supplied reservoir). Disconnect the […]

How To Add the Lubricator to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer WARNING: Ensure the power and air supplies to the TOUGH GUN® Reamer are disconnected or disabled prior to working with the Reamer.  1. Remove lubricator kit from the box and inspect for any damage. 2. Remove the reservoir from the spray unit. NOTE: Shut vent […]

How To Install a Low-Stress Robotic (LSR+) Unicable in the TOUGH GUN™ ThruArm Series Robotic MIG Gun Ensure that the bolts clamping the feeder to the bracket on the robot are loosened. Insert the power pin on the rear of the Low-Stress Robotic (LSR+) Unicable into the feeder. Slide the feeder toward the front of the […]

How To Install the PER-2599 Motor Replacement Kit / Mounting Assembly Kit on the TOUGH GARD Spatter Cleaner The following images detail the installation of new motor PER-2510. This motor is not compatible with the existing mounting bracket on spatter cleaner units made before March 2012 and may also require new valve assembly ER-2700, serial […]

How To Remove and Install Wire Brake in a TOUGH GUN ThruArm Series MIG Gun NOTICE: This product is factory set for wire equal to or smaller than 0.045“. If you are using wire 0.052” and larger, please remove the wire guide within the neck housing and replace it with the larger size (part #598-116) […]

How To Install an Aluminum Liner on TOUGH GUN Robotic MIG Guns Equipped with Wire Brake Step 1: Insert the bronze jump liner (part #495-18-25) into the neck. Position the liner stop flush with the back of the neck copper. Cut the liner 1/2 inch from the consumable side of the neck. Step 2: Insert […]

How To Maintain Your Tregaskiss Robotic Water-Cooled MIG Gun Equipped with Wire Brake Wire Brake Tool #450-17 Instructions Remove Wire Brake. Slide the Wire Guide Holder out of the connector cone assembly. Clean any debris or residue on the Wire Guide Holder. To Reassemble the Wire Guide Holder Line up the Wire Brake Tool with […]

How To Maintain Your TOUGH GUN Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun Equipped with Wire Brake Wire Brake Tool #450-17 Instructions Remove the neck and consumables (not shown in the diagram). Remove (unthread) the Wire Brake Pushing Unit. Using the Wire Brake Tool, slide the Wire Guide Holder out of the connector cone assembly. Clean any debris […]

How To Install Air Blast on a TOUGH GUN G1 Series Robotic Air-Cooled MIG Gun  AIR BLAST KIT 508-A (does not include housing) 

How To Mount the RS-500 Sprayer as a Stand-Alone Unit The sprayer should be installed within the weld cell at a convenient location. Be sure to consider movable fixtures and the confines of the robot. Each sprayer comes complete with all required installation hardware and mounting brackets.

How To Mount the SR-500 Sprayer to the TOUGH GUN Reamer The TOUGH GUN­® Reamer has all the necessary mounting holes for installation of the SR-500 spray unit. Remove the plug from the side of the frame detail and replace with the supplied bulkhead fitting. Attach the spray head bracket to the TOUGH GUN Reamer […]

How To Install the TOUGH GUN Wire Cutter to the TOUGH GUN Reamer WARNING: Ensure the power supply is off and disconnected before proceeding! Mounting the Wire Cutter The Wire Cutter should be installed within the weld cell. The base plate has been designed for mounting on top of the TOUGH GUN™ Reamer. Be sure […]

How To Install the TOUGH GARD Multi-Feed System to the TOUGH GUN Reamer Step 1: It is best to start by establishing the pail/drum location. This way it will be easier to run the lines and permanently secure them. Start by removing the reservoir from the spray unit. NOTE: Shut the vent cap (if applicable) and […]

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, […]

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 […]