091 0623e Cobramx Lo Res
091 0623e Cobramx Lo Res
091 0623e Cobramx Lo Res
Product: Cobra MX
Manual: 091-0623
Serial: 10100001
Voltage Rating: 24 VDC
Revision: Sept 2013 Rev E
Gun models: 262-XXX W/C 1/4"
263-XXX W/C 3/8"
Shown with Classic Cup
266-XXX A/C 1/4"
267-XXX A/C 3/8"
Safety Considerations.........................................................................i-iii
Installation................................................................................ Section A
Technical Specifications......................................................................................1
Support Equipment Required..............................................................................1
Coolant Requirements........................................................................................1
Gun Lead Connections.......................................................................................1
Operation..................................................................................Section B
General...............................................................................................................2
Controls and Settings..........................................................................................2
Trigger Adjustment..............................................................................................2
Drive Roll and Idler Rolls....................................................................................3
Accessories..............................................................................Section C
Optional Kits........................................................................................................4
Conduits..............................................................................................................4
Snake Skins........................................................................................................4
Contact Tips........................................................................................................5
Gas Cups............................................................................................................6
Maintenance.............................................................................Section D
Periodic Maintenance.........................................................................................6
Recommended Spare Parts List.........................................................................7
Troubleshooting........................................................................Section E
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................9
Testing The Gun..................................................................................................9
Appendices...............................................................................Section F
Diagrams / Parts List......................................................................................... 11
Mechanical........................................................................................................12
Electrical...........................................................................................................26
Safety Warnings
Warranty
Declaration of Conformity for
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Python MX
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Section A Installation
Technical Specifications
Wire Capacity
.030" - .045" (0.6mm - 1.2mm) solid hard wire, and cored wire
.030" - 1/16" (0.8mm - 1.6mm) aluminum
Wire Speed
800 IPM (20.3 mpm) max
Duty Cycle - 60%
All ratings are using Argon gas
175 Amps/25 Volts Air Cooled, 1/4" Tip (Model 266)
200 Amps/25 Volts Air Cooled, 3/8" Tip (Model 267)
225 Amps/25 Volts Water Cooled, 1/4" Tip (Model 262)
250 Amps/25 Volts Water Cooled, 3/8" Tip (Model 263)
Coolant Requirements
WARNING: Use only Cobra Coolant - failure to use coolant will void
warranty.
Use Cobra Coolant (Aluminum Protection),which does not contain reactive
sulphur or chlorine and does not react with copper, brass or aluminum. The
Cobra Coolant is available in quantities of 1 gallon (P/N 931-0060), 5 gallon
(P/N 931-0060-5GAL), or a case of 4 gallons each (P/N 931-0060-4).
The coolant flow rate should be a minimum of 10 GPH (1 qt/min) between
35 and 45psi. Contact the re-circulator manufacturer for specifications on
pressure.
Water Hose
If so equipped; The gas hose is pushed over a barbed fitting on the end of
the gun body and secured by twisting the hose retainer to the end of the
hose. The hose retainer is re-usable and can be removed and re-installed as
needed.The other end is connected to the center fitting on the power block.
Control Cable
A multi-conductor control cable is used on the Cobra MX gun. The gun end
of the cable is secured with a cable clamp and the wires are connected to the
potentiometer, the micro switch, the motor and the gun body mechanically.
Slack is left in the electric cable as it exits the back of the gun to prevent
cable and/or wire breakage. The cabinet end has a seven pin "W" clocked
amphenol connector.
Section B Operation
General
The Cobra MX gun maintains a constant, steady, uniform wire feed speed,
regardless of curved or looped wire conduit. The constant push exerted
by the slave motor in the cabinet, combined with the pull of the gun motor,
causes the wire to literally float friction-free through the wire conduit. The
24VDC gun motor is controlled by a three and three-quarter (3 3/4) turn
potentiometer in the gun handle.
Controls and Settings
Potentiometer
The laterally-positioned potentiometer is located in the lower end of the
handle, providing up to 800 ipm with 3 3/4 turns.
Trigger Sensitivity Adjustment
Micro Switch Screw Location
The micro switch assembly consists of the micro
switch, and leads.
Trigger Sensitivity
The amount of trigger lever travel can be shortened
for a quicker or more responsive action.
A more sensitive trigger lever is produced by
reducing the gap between the trigger lever and the
micro switch lever. By turning-in the trigger sensitivity
adjustment screw, it closed the gap between the
trigger lever and the micro switch lever.
Screw adjusted out of
This will enable the operator to increase the trigger, pre-setting the
sensitivity of the trigger lever. micro-switch lever for
shorter motion sensitivity.
Cam Lever
Figure 1
2. Align the drive roll removal tool (P/N 931-
0100) over the flats of the drive roll (as
shown in Figure 2). Hold the gun with one
hand or on a table top, with the other hand
give the removal tool a quick snap-turn in
the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION.
3. Once the drive roll is loose, continue to
spin drive roll in the clockwise direction to
remove the drive roll from the gun. Figure 2
4. Install a new drive roll on the left-hand threaded shaft. The drive roll will
self-tighten when it is feeding wire.
Idler Roll Installation and Removal
(Reference Figure 3)
1. Using a slot type screwdriver, loosen idler screw, taking care not to lose
lock washer under idler roll.
2. Insert new idler roll and lock washer onto screw, insuring that idler groove
is toward top and lock washer is beneath.
3. Tighten.
Figure 3
NOTE: Lock washer must be under idler roll or it will not turn freely.
Optional Kits
Insulated Drive Roll Kits are used to prevent preheating of the aluminum wire
which may soften it and clog the liner. This picking up of current at the drive
rolls rather than at the contact tip is usually not a problem unless using too
large of a contact tip or excessively oxidized aluminum wire.
Insulated Grooved Drive Roll Kit................................................... 005-0715
For .030" (0.8mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated groove drive roll
and insulated idler roll assy.
Insulated Grooved Drive Roll Kit................................................... 005-0716
For .035" (0.9mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated groove drive roll
and insulated idler roll assy.
Insulated Grooved Drive Roll Kit................................................... 005-0717
For .040" (1.0mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated groove drive roll
and insulated idler roll assy.
Insulated Grooved Drive Roll Kit....................................................005-0718
For 3/64" (1.2mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated groove drive roll
and insulated idler roll assy.
Insulated Grooved Drive Roll Kit....................................................005-0719
For .062" (1.6mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated groove drive roll
and insulated idler roll assy.
Handle Kit..........................................................................................005-0725
Includes left and right handles, screws and drive roll door.
Trigger Kit..........................................................................................005-0726
Trigger kit includes sensitivity adjustment screw replacement for all Cobra
MX guns.
Micro Switch Kit................................................................................003-2274
Replacement micro switch assembly for all Cobra MX guns.
Potentiometer Kit..............................................................................003-2190
Replacement potentiometer assembly for all Cobra MX guns.
Conduits
Flat spiral steel conduit for steel & cored wire.
615-0208.......................................................................................... 15 ft./4.5m
615-0216.......................................................................................... 25 ft./7.6m
615-0219........................................................................................ 35 ft./10.7m
615-0218........................................................................................ 50 ft./15.2m
Snake Skins
Snake Skin protective covers are now standard on all guns. You may order
spare replacement covers to protect the lead assy of the gun when the
factory one becomes damaged or worn. It can easily be replaced in the field
by means of Velcro©.
Snake Skin Cover 13ft (for 15ft leads).........................................931-0110
Snake Skin Cover 23ft (for 25ft leads)........................................ 931-0122
Snake Skin Cover 33ft (for 35ft leads)........................................ 931-0132
Snake Skin Cover 48ft (for 50ft leads)........................................ 931-0123
Contact Tips
(Models 263 and 267)
Heavy Duty Contact Tip - 3/8" Diameter*
Wire Size Tip ID Arc Tip Length Part No.
.030” (0.8mm) .041” (1.0mm) Spray 1.57” (39.9mm) 621-0390-25
Short 1.82” (46.2mm) 621-0396-25
.035” (0.9mm) .044” (1.1mm) Spray 1.57” (39.9mm) 621-0391-25
621-0391-250†
621-0391-500††
.035" (0.9mm) .044" (1.1mm) Short 1.82” (46.2mm) 621-0397-25
.045" (1.1mm) .053" (1.35mm) Short 1.82” (46.2mm) 621-0398-25
3/64” (1.2mm) .053” (1.35mm) Spray 1.57” (39.9mm) 621-0392-25
621-0392-250†
621-0392-500††
3/64” (1.2mm) .060” (1.5mm) Spray 1.57” (39.9mm) 621-0393-25**
621-0393-250†
621-0393-500††
1/16” (1.6mm) .074” (1.9mm) Spray 1.57” (39.9mm) 621-0394-25
.085” (2.16mm) Spray 621-0395-25
*Use of tip removal tool is recommended †
Also sold in quantities of 250
††
**This size tip furnished with gun Also sold in quantities of 500
Tip Extender
Gun Barrel Liners
Part Number Description
931-0137 Teflon liner package, 5 pieces
615-0341 Steel wire only, .030 - 1/16" (0.8 - 0.9mm)
621-0423 Tip Extender, MAX Cup (stackable)
621-0017 Tip Extender, Classic Cup (stackable)
615-0248 Spiral steel liner for tip extender
Section D Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
Your Cobramatic system is designed to provide years of reliable service.
Maintenance of the gun will normally consist of a general cleaning of the wire
guide system, including barrels, drive rolls, and conduits at regular intervals.
Remove spatter build-up from inside of nozzles with a hardwood stick.
The only parts on the Cobramatic system that are subject to normal wear are
the conduit, contact tips, gas cups, front body liners, wire guides, drive and
idler rolls. A supply of these parts should be maintained on hand.
The number of units in operation and the importance of minimal down time
will determine to what extent spare parts should be stocked on hand. See
the recommended spare parts list for the most commonly replaced parts.
If repairs do become necessary, qualified shop maintenance personnel can
easily replace any part.
Maintenance Tools
Tool Part Number
Contact Tip Removal Tool 931-0044
Drive Roll Removal Tool 931-0100
IDLER ROLL
511-0001
(.030" - 3/64")
IDLER ROLL
511-0113
(.023")
Exploded View........................................................................... 12
Bill of Material............................................................................ 13
Front Body Assembly................................................................. 14
Rear Body Assembly, Air Cooled............................................... 15
Rear Body Assembly, Water Cooled.......................................... 16
Classic Cup Barrel Assembly, Air Cooled.................................. 17
MAX Barrel Assembly, Air Cooled.............................................. 18
Classic Cup Barrel Assembly, Water Cooled............................. 19
MAX Cup Barrel Assembly, Water Cooled................................. 20
Lead Assembly, Air Cooled........................................................ 21
Lead Assembly, Water Cooled................................................... 22
Spiral Wrap Installation.............................................................. 23
Electrical.................................................................................... 26
Gun Connections, Air and Water Cooled................................... 27
apply silicone
lubricant
for installation
apply silicone
lubricant
for installation
Conduit
Power Cable
Coolant
Return
Power/Coolant
Coolant Return
Supply
Shielding Coolant
Gas Supply
Welding Gas
Power
Power
Cable
Input Air Cooled Gun
Shielding
Gas
Gas
Welding
Power