Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Techweld MultiStrike TEG-1000 User manual
USER INSTRUCTIONS
© HFT®
Techweld® MultiStrike®
TEG-1000
Tungsten Electrode Grinder
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INDEX
Index ...................................................................... 2
Warning (general safety notice) ................................. 3
Introduction ........................................................... 4
Instructions for use ................................................ 5
Replacing the wheel ............................................. 6
Hints and tips ....................................................... 7
Troubleshooting .................................................. 7
Grinding of short tungstens .................................. 8
Use of TEG-1000 without extraction system ........... 9
TEG-1000 safety notice ........................................ 10
General safety warnings ....................................... 11
Work area safety ................................................. 11
Electrical safety ................................................... 11
Personal safety ................................................... 12
Tungsten Grinder use and care .............................. 12
Tungsten Grinder safety warnings .......................... 12
cutting-off operations ...............................................
13
Maintenance, storage and transport ....................... 13
Other languages ..................................................... 14
Customer support and worldwide care ....................... 14
Warranty ............................................................. 15
Address and contact details .....................................
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WARNING
Although the TEG-1000 has a perspex safety shield through which
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Grinding machine to wear safety goggles and ear protection when
grinding.
The TEG-1000 is a simple grinding machine where the wheel rotates
shirts, jewellery etc.
Electrode Grinder (and any other Tungsten Electrode Grinder) to
only use geniune Techweld®MultiStrike® Tungsten Electrodes which
breathing in thoriated tungsten electrode dust.
Grinding must take place on the face of the wheel as instructed and
not on the edge of the wheel.
CAUTION:
PLEASE NOTE THAT WARRANTY IS INVALID,
COVER IS REMOVED.
Additional technical instruction can be obtained, along with
www.huntingdonfusion.com.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our Techweld®MultiStrike®TEG-1000
Tungsten Electrode Grinder.
You will see that this has been designed and manufactured
the grinding of other items to minimise the risk of contaminating
your tungsten electrodes.
® has a wide experience of the
performance of different tungsten electrode types. So, if you want
thoriated tungstens, contact us for details of the non-thoriated, non-
110V supply or a suitable transformer at 1 KVA rating.
requirement is different, arrange for a competent person to rewire
with a new plug to suit your electrical socket or use a suitable
adaptor.
of 1.0, 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 electrodes. A special collet set can be ordered
separately for the grinding of short electrodes. Single hole tappets
VOLTAGE AND WIRING
TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE SIZES
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
before they are allowed to use the TEG-1000 Tungsten Electrode
Grinder.
The parts are all named in the diagram on pages 10 and 11, so you
1. Set the grinder on a suitable bench and check that it is stable.
to obtain stability. Plug it in to your mains supply.
2. Loosen the angle guide key then set the arrow on the collet
block to the desired angle printed on the base of the unit. Once
the desired angle is selected, tighten the angle guide key.
3.
the tungsten to be ground. Then insert the tungsten into that
hole.
4. Please ensure the operator is wearing the correct safety items
before starting to operate this unit.
5. Rotate the multi hole tappet until the tungsten touches a suitable
place on the wheel. NOTEMUST set the tungsten against
the FACE of the wheel not the edge of the wheel.
6.
to start the motor.
7. Re-insert the tungsten carefully through the selected hole in the
multi hole tappet until it meets the wheel and starts to grind
and turn the tungsten with a light pressure, between the thumb
NOTE
for grinding are shown on table 1 on page 6.
8.
hole tappet and turn off the motor using the red push off switch.
9.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Please make sure the TEG-1000
Grinder is unplugged before replacing the wheel.
1 x 6mm Allen key.
1 x 4mm Allen key.
REPLACING THE WHEEL ON THE
TEG-1000 GRINDER
1. Insert the large Allen key into the location holes on top of the
2.
up and off.
3.
are two washers also. You will need to hold the shaft behind the
4.
with new.
5. When the diamond grinding wheel is in position insert the screw
and nuts and tighten with the small Allen key again holding the
shaft behind the wheel.
6.
tighten bolts through the location holes.
7. The grinder is now ready for
operation.
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The table below shows some recommended grinding angles and times
to sharpen each tungsten.
to a minimum.
time is reduced to one third. Ensure the operator does not grind with
may cause splitting of the tungsten electrodes.
Take plenty of time to sharpen the electrodes, ensuring you do not
arc life of each electrode.
HINTS AND TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRODE GRINDING ANGLE GRINDING TIME
1.6 mm diameter 15º 30 seconds
2.4 mm diameter 15º 40 seconds
3.2 mm diameter 30º 60 seconds
FAULT POSSIBLE REMEDY
Motor doesn’t work Check plug is fully home
Check for faulty cable
Check for faulty switches
If unit is smoking, switch off mains
quickly and contact HFT®.
Rough diamond wheel Replace for a new one.
Cannot hold and grind short
tungsten length.
A pin vice collet accessory is available,
contact HFT®for further details.
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If you wish to grind short pieces of tungsten electrode which cannot
The multi hole tappet can be replaced with a single hole tappet to hold
tightening the tappet securing bush.
GRINDING SHORT TUNGSTENS
WARNING:
securing bush by mistake.
Diamond wheel, screw and washers
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A) Handle
C) Motor case housing.
D) Power cord.
G) Push on switch, green,
H) Push off switch, red.
I) Tappet block.
J) Tappet.
K) Angle guide.
TEG-1000
WITHOUT EXTRACTION DIAGRAM
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A
C
D
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G H
J
K
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TEG-1000
SAFETY NOTICE
TEG-1000
Eye protection
must be worn
Wear ear protection
ILLUSTRATED PART GUIDE
Part No. Part description
TEGS001 Diamond grinding wheel for TEG-3 and
TEG -1000
Multi hole tappet
1.0, 1.6, 2.4 and 3.2mm
TEGS004 Single hole tappet for 4mm collet
TEGS008 Single hole tappet for 4.8mm collet
TEGS003 Tappet block
TEGS005 Collet set for short tungsten
TEGS006 Carry handle
TEGS007
TEGS008
TEGS009 Dust tray
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Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
1.
accidents.
2.
or fumes.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1.
the plug in any way.
2. Do not operate your Tungsten Electrode Grinder in rain or wet
conditions.
3.
or unplugging the grinder. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
risk of electric shock.
4.
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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1.
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly
PERSONAL SAFETY
TUNGSTEN GRINDER USE AND CARE
1. Do not use the Tungsten Electrode Grinder if the switches do not
turn it on and off.
2. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the grinder.
Tungsten Grinder accidentally.
GRINDER SAFTY WARNINGS
1.
2.
3. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the workpiece before the
switch is turned on.
or a poorly balanced wheel.
attended.
7. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after operation; it may
be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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1. Use only the recommended replacement diamond wheel for your
grinder and the perspex guard designed for the wheel.
2. Do not operate the TEG-1000 Tungsten Electrode Grinder without
the perspex safety guard in place.
3. Wheels must be used only as recommended in this manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC
FOR GRINDING AND ABRASIVE
CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS:
MAINTENANCE
Daily/weekly – Depending on frequency of use.
Keep unit in good clean order.
Ensure the perspex guard is unbroken and not cracked.
of dust.
Monthly
Check the electrical cable or plug conditions for damage or wear.
Check the condition of mounting bolts.
Motor is equipped with permanently greased bearings which will last
Life span of this grinder.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
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Otros idiomas son actualmente en progreso. Para ahora, contacta por
Andere Sprachen sind momentan im Gange. Kontaktieren Sie
Les autres langues sont actuellement dans le progrès. Pour le moment,
Other LANGUAGES in PROGRESS
or contact us and we will direct you to the correct location.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT and WORLDWIDE CARE
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WARRANTY
All products are thoroughly tested to our Quality Control Procedures
a problem with your product, please notify us immediately upon
receipt.
® warrants this product to be
free of defects in workmanship and material, with exceptions stated
below.
Warranty applies for normal and intended use of the product.
®will not be held responsible
for any incorrect use of the product.
conditions.
All warranties shall not apply to any product or component which
has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Huntingdon
®.
®shall not be liable for indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damage or penalties and does
not assume any liability of Purchaser, or to others, for injury to
persons or property.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed and implied.
E&OE
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HUNTINGDON FUSION
TECHNIQUES HFT
TEG-1000 UI 22-08-2017 ME
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