Noncontact cleaning boosts welding torch life

The electromagnetic Robacta TC 1000/2000 welding torch cleaning system can improve both quality and economy.

The electromagnetic Robacta TC 1000/2000 welding torch cleaning system can improve both quality and economy.

When welding steel, it replaces the conventional cleaning of nozzles with a milling cutter or reamer.

There is now no need to cause damage to spare parts when mechanically removing adhered spatter.

In addition, there is no need to reposition the TCP (tool centre point) as a consequence of clamping forces.

As the spatter is removed using electromagnetic forces, no damage occurs to other parts, such as the tip-holder or gas nozzle.

"Noncontact cleaning has increased the lifespan of the gas nozzles by a factor of five compared to mechanical nozzle cleaning.

This amounts to a saving every year of approximately Eur 350 for milling cutters and around Eur 500 for gas nozzles", says Peter Wagner, the supervisor at Fronius responsibile for production at DaimlerChrysler at Gaggenau.

These are savings that anyone can achieve, if they clean up with a Robacta noncontact cleaner.

The device itself also helps to make savings.

As there are no moving parts, there is nothing to wear out.

Expenditure on maintenance is minimal.

Also, there is no longer any need to spray the gas nozzle, reducing the risk of contamination to robot cells.

The first UK trial at Lansing Linde in Basingstoke proved successful in a twiniwire application, and TPS-Fronius is now looking to improve the many automatic welding systems in the UK with this innovative product.

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