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Adjusting Fixed Argon Nozzle

This article guides you step-by-step through the process of aligning the Argon Gas Nozzle

Tools needed:

  • Adjustable lab jack
  • Wire pin, 2" long,  0.020" or smaller diameter. 0.020" is preferred
  • Short crosshead screwdriver

  • Put the lab jack inside the chamber and adjust it into focus. 
  • Slide the pin into the center of the gas nozzle. Note: You may need to remove the nozzle to do this. 

  • Loosen, but do not remove, the two crosshead screws holding the gas bracket to the ceiling of the welding chamber. 

  • Looking through the scope, hold the nozzle and move it slightly forward. Adjust it so the end of the wire is in the cross-hairs 

Note: It's okay if the bracket is slightly crooked on the chamber's ceiling. 

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  • Keeping the nozzle in place, tighten the two screws. 

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  • Check if the pin hasn't moved after tightening. 
  • Remove the pin. 
  • Check your gas regulator. It should be between 20 and 30 CFH. 
  • Check the gas flow at the nozzle. The factory setting is three turns open from 
  • Closed the gas valve near the joystick. 

 

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