MIDWEST FASTENERS TALON User manual

Talon Weld Gun
Manual/Gun Supplement
(Also used and compatible with SureShot,
Eagle and other pin/stud welding systems.)
450 Richard Street • Miamisburg, OH 45342
www.midwestfasteners.com • Fax: [phone]
[phone] 11/07

MIDWEST FASTENERS, INC.
450 Richard Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
©2007 Midwest Fasteners,Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Talon Weld Gun
Manual/Gun Supplement
(Also used and compatible with SureShot,
Eagle and other pin/stud welding systems.)
WARNING — IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This is a supplement to the Welding System Owner's Manual.
This addendum contains only information for
set up of the weld gun and connection to the weld system.
You should first read theWelding System's owner's manual
for important safety precautions and warnings
and for proper understanding of the complete welding system operation.

Weight.......................... 1.6 pounds
(not including cables)
Pin/Stud Range............ 14 ga. – 1/ 4" dia.
Weldable Materials...... Mild Steel, Stainless,
and Aluminum
Material........................ High strength, impact
resistant, polycarbonate
Dual Cable Length....... 3.5'
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning - Important Safety Information.........................................2
Table of Contents.............................................................................3
Gun Specifications ..........................................................................3
Warranty ..........................................................................................3
Cable Connections ...........................................................................4
Gun Setup ........................................................................................4
Gun Setups Illustrated .....................................................................5
Talon Gun Exploded View and Parts List .......................................6
TALON GUN
WARRANTY: All parts used in the assembly of MIDWEST FASTENERS Pin Welding Systems are fully guaranteed for a minimum
of one (1) year from factory shipment date. Consult System Owner's manual for specifics on your particular system.
Under this warranty, MIDWEST FASTENERS reserves the right to repair or replace, at its option, defects in material or workmanship
which occur during the warranty period. Notice of any claim for warranty repair must be furnished to MIDWEST FASTENERS within
ten (10) days after the defect is discovered. MIDWEST FASTENERS does not assume liability for shipping, or liability for any labor
or material related to use of this system, unless such costs are expressly authorized in writing by MIDWEST FASTENERS.
MIDWEST FASTENERS, INC. does not warrant defects in welders, parts or accessories resulting from abuse, improper installation
or use, or for reasons beyond its control.
This warranty is valid only when welding pins and/or studs purchased from or approved by MIDWEST FASTENERS.
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TALON GUN SPECIFICATIONS

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Your Talon gun setup will depend on your application and the particular pin
to be welded. Setting up the gun consists of the following:
1. Locate the pins (or studs) that were shipped for your job and load a pin
to the weld gun.
2. Make sure that the gun “setup” accessories that came with the Talon
weld gun are adjusted properly and fastened tightly. Illustrations on the
following pages show proper setup for:
• Cuphead Pins (Fig. 1)
• Insulation Pins (Fig. 2)
• Insulation Pins with Collet Protector (Fig. 3)
• Insulation Pins with Internal Stop (Fig. 4)
NOTE:These components may need to be adjusted, or changed, as your
job requirements change. Also, accessories should be changed as wear
or arcing begins to affect weld quality and performance.
TALON GUN
CABLE CONNECTIONS
NOTE: All cables should be
laid out straight or in large loops.
Poor welds may result if
welding cables are closely
coiled or stacked up.
TALON GUN SETUP
Connect yourTalon gun to the weld controller as shown below.
Talon system shown for reference.
Talon Gun Cable Connections
Controller Weld Gun
Control Gun

TALON Gun Setup
CUPHEAD PINS
TALON Gun Setup
INSULATION PINS
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(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)
(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)
TALON Gun Setup
INSULATION PINS
WITH INTERNAL STOP
TALON Gun Setup
INSULATION PINS
WITH COLLET PROTECTOR
Weld
Pin
1. Seat weld pin firmly against stop.
2. Loosen these adjustment screws.
3. Slide the Leg/Foot assembly until
weld pin flange extends 1/8"- 3/16"
beyond foot (or spark shield.)
4. Retighten adjustment screw.
Adjustable
Leg Foot
1/8"- 3/16" Protrusion
“B”
Collet Spark
Shield
(Optional)
“B”
Stop
Cuphead
Pin
1. Place posi-weld magnetic chuck in
gun shaft and retighten set screw. No
other accessories are required.
2.
Place Cup Head Pin on magnetic chuck.
3. For foil-faced (FSK) material—use
cuphead pins with paper washers.
NOTE: When welding, maintain correct
pressure on gun (approximately 1/8"
of gun spring.)
Posi-Weld
Magnetic Chuck
Weld
Pin
1. If “B” Stop is used, seat weld pin firmly
against stop.
2. Loosen these adjustment screws.
3. Slide the Leg/Foot assembly until
weld pin flange extends 1/8"- 3/16"
beyond foot (or spark shield.)
4. Retighten adjustment screw.
Adjustable
Leg/Foot
1/8"- 3/16" Protrusion
“B”
Stop
(optional)
“B”
Collet
(inside
Protector)
Collet
Protector Collet Protector
Insert
Weld
Pin
Optional Weld Gun Setup for Insulation Pins Longer Than 4"
(NOTE: shown with Internal Stop and Stop Adjuster
used for long pins, rather than “B”-Stop.)
1/8 - 3/16"
Protrusion
1. Seat weld pin firmly against internal stop.
2. Loosen these adjustment screws.
3. Slide the Leg/Foot assembly until weld
pin flange extends 1/8"- 3/16" beyond
foot (or spark shield.)
4. Retighten adjustment screw.

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TALON GUN PARTS LIST
Item Qt’y. Part No. Description Item Qt’y. Part No. Description
1 1 050-1002-36 Male Control Connector
2 1 060-3046-00 Male Weld Connector
3 2 181-3029-01 10-32 x 5/8 Pan Head Screw
4 1 060-3005-01 Rear Body Cap - Talon
5 1 050-1005-65 Right Gun Body Half
6 1 060-3010-01 Shaft Spring (Silver)
7 1 181-3029-19 10-32 x 5/8 Soc Head Screw
8 1 181-3029-20 10-32 x 3/16 Set screw
9 1 060-3028-00 Gun Shaft Block
10 1 060-3029-00 Gun Shaft
11 1 060-1004-01 Pig-Tail Weld Cable
12 1 181-3029-05 10-32 x 1/2 pan Head Screw
13 1 181-1260-01 #10 Split Lock Washer
14 2 181-3029-20 10-32 x 3/16 Set Screw
15 1 050-1003-94 Shaft Bearing
16 1 101-0601-00 Standard Faceplate
17 2 181-3029-20 10-32 x 3/16 Set Screw
18 3 181-3029-18 8-32 x 3/4 Soc Head Screw
19 1 060-3221-00 Shaft Boot
20 2 101-0801-01 Weld Gun Leg (Optional)
21 1 060-3222-07 Boot Retainer
22 1 060-3222-06 Boot Retainer Split Ring
23 1 101-0701-00 Weld Gun Foot (Optional)
24 2 181-1260-39 #10 Flat Washer (Optional)
25 2 181-3029-19 10-32 x 5/8 SHC Screw (Opt.)
26 1 050-1005-48 Control Cable
27 1 050-1005-70 Rubber Cable Sleeve, Small
28 1 050-1005-71 Weld Cable
29 1 050-1005-55 Rubber Cable Sleeve, Large
30 1 060-3311-46 Weld Cable Lug
31 1 060-3053-00 Trigger Micro Switch
32 1 050-1005-66 Left Gun Body Half
33 1 060-3003-00 Trigger Button Spring
34 1 050-1005-35 Trigger Button
Not Shown
060-3010-04 Shaft Spring (Copper)
060-3010-02 Shaft Spring (Gold)
060-3010-03 Shaft Spring (Black)
060-3010-05 Shaft Spring (Red)
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25
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18
19
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21
22
23
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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32
33
34
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1
27
26
30
29
28
* Connectors may vary with System in use. Talon shown for reference.
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Talon Weld Gun
Manual/Gun Supplement
(Also used and compatible with SureShot,
Eagle and other pin/stud welding systems.)
450 Richard Street • Miamisburg, OH 45342
www.midwestfasteners.com • Fax: [phone]
[phone] 11/07