Wire feed speed issue - 160en

[Westy]

Hi guys

I think I know the issue but wanted advice to confirm and then also suggestions on rectifying the issue

I was recently welding some 2mm plate to cap off two gate posts made from 6mm box section steel. I capped off one post satisfactorily and moved to the second.

Upon setting up, I found that the wire feed was on max which was too quick for the weld I was doing. I checked and it was still set at 2 as I had been using. So turned it to 1 to turn it down - no difference. Turned it to 3 to cck - same speed. So the speed switch wasn’t making any sifference

So my question, do the speed control switches burn out or fail, is it a known issue at all?

To rectify, should I just fit a new speed switch? If so, where would I get one, what’s the part number please?

Cheers
Westy

 

[bourbon]

Phone Machine Mart parts department. 0115 956 1805. Tell them the model number of the machine, and the approximate year. They will send you another. If you bought it from a store, They will give you the info when you bought it.
part number for the 160en wire feed motor is:EM4600145

 

[Cobbler]

I would think it’s more likely a faulty component on the circuit board, I’m not into electronics, but there are some on here, I sure someone will be along in a bit. I don’t think it would be a feed motor as if it was damaged it would either run slow or not at all.

 

[Hutcho]

have a look and make sure it’s not a dry joint - post some pics off the pcb