1. Daily maintenance
Cleaning and Drying
1.、Cleaning the Equipment: Keeping the welding machine's exterior and internal components clean is crucial. Long-term accumulation of dust and oil can impair the equipment's heat dissipation, interfere with the proper functioning of electrical components, and even cause malfunctions such as short circuits. Regularly cleaning the equipment thoroughly with dry compressed air can effectively prevent dust and oil accumulation.
2.、Dry Storage: The welding machine should be stored in a dry environment, away from moisture. Humid environments can easily cause rust and corrosion on the equipment's internal metal components, leading to reduced insulation performance of electrical components, increased risk of equipment failure, and impacted normal operation.
Inspection and Tightening
1、Electrical Inspection: Regularly and carefully inspect the welding power supply and electrical components. Poor contact between components is a common cause of equipment failure, potentially preventing the equipment from starting properly, causing unstable welding parameters, and even damaging the equipment in severe cases. Therefore, promptly identifying and addressing poor contact issues can effectively prevent equipment damage.
2、Screw Tightening: Check and tighten all screws at the connection points to ensure stable equipment operation. Vibration during operation can cause screws to loosen, compromising the stability of component connections and leading to equipment failure. Regularly tightening screws can effectively prevent these problems.
Cooling System Maintenance
1、Torch Protection: Pay close attention to the operation of the torch cooling and self-protection systems. Since the welding process generates significant heat, a failure in the cooling system could damage the torch due to high temperatures, affecting welding performance. Therefore, ensuring the proper functioning of the cooling system is crucial for torch protection.
2、Coolant Management: Regularly check the coolant level in the power supply tank. Insufficient coolant can impair cooling efficiency and cause equipment overheating. Ensure the coolant level is at least three-quarters full. It is also recommended to replace the coolant quarterly to ensure cleanliness and performance, extending the life of the equipment.
2.Regular Maintenance
Deep Cleaning
1. Internal Dust Removal: When the equipment is dusty, carefully remove the top and side covers of the integrated control power supply and use dry compressed air to blow out any accumulated dust inside the power supply.
Precision Component Cleaning: Precision components such as electrodes and circuit boards require high cleanliness levels and should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. Using a vacuum cleaner prevents damage from direct contact or improper cleaning tools, ensuring proper function of the components.
Component Inspection and Replacement
1、Consumable Parts Inspection: Regularly inspect consumable parts, such as nozzles, for maintenance. These parts may wear or become damaged over time. Failure to promptly replace these parts can affect the equipment's performance and reduce welding quality. Therefore, worn or damaged consumable parts should be promptly replaced based on actual usage.
2、Use of Original Parts: When replacing parts, always use original parts. Original parts are compatible with the equipment and ensure performance and safety. Using non-original parts may lead to frequent equipment failures and even safety incidents.
Electrical System Inspection
1、Wiring Inspection: Regularly inspect power wiring connections to ensure they are secure and free of loose connections. Loose connections can lead to unstable power supply, affect welding parameter accuracy, and even cause serious consequences such as electrical fires. Therefore, promptly identifying and tightening loose connections is crucial.
2、Abnormality Troubleshooting: Inspect the integrated control power supply and surrounding area for unusual odors, discoloration, or signs of heat. Also, check for loose internal connections. Unusual odors, discoloration, or heat may indicate a fault in the equipment, such as a short circuit or overload. Promptly identifying and addressing these abnormalities can prevent further malfunctions and ensure safe equipment operation.
3. Precautions
Safe Operation
Grounding Protection: The welding machine housing must be reliably grounded. This is a crucial measure to prevent hazards during equipment operation. Grounding effectively prevents electric shock from leakage, ensuring operator safety.
Power-off Operation: When performing maintenance and repairs, ensure the machine is powered off and unplugged, allowing sufficient time for the capacitors to fully discharge.
Professional Maintenance:Automatic pipe welding equipment is a high-precision welding machine with a complex structure and high technical requirements. Rough operation is strictly prohibited. Maintenance and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel to ensure equipment safety and performance.
4.Records and Plans
1. Establish Maintenance Records: Keep detailed equipment maintenance records, documenting the time, content, and results of each maintenance session. This helps you understand the equipment's maintenance history and operating status, providing a valuable basis for equipment maintenance and management. It allows you to promptly identify potential equipment issues and proactively implement preventative measures.
2. Develop a Maintenance Plan: Develop a scientifically sound, regular maintenance plan to ensure timely and comprehensive equipment maintenance. Regular maintenance can effectively prevent equipment failures, extend equipment life, and reduce repair costs.

