Wire feeding speed

2 mm/s to 100 mm/s

Maximum wire spool weight supported

5 kg

Maximum external diameter of wire spool supported

200 mm

Maximum thickness of wire spool supported

60 mm

Supported wire diameters

0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm

Length of the wire feeding tube

3 m

Note:

■ Only wire-filled welding requires the use of welding wire. Other scenarios (including autogenous welding, laser cleaning, and laser cutting) do not use welding wire.

■ This guide exemplifies installing 1 mm welding wire (provided) on the 1 mm guiding rail.

Tips: How to check the specifications of the drive roll

Each drive roll has two rails, and the size of each rail is marked on the cross-section that is not adjacent to the rail. When the drive roll is installed on the wire feeding driver, its inner rail is used to guide wire, while its outer side shows the rail size.

Determine the specifications of drive rolls based on the diameter of the welding wire to be used.

Tips: The other pair of drive rolls supplied with this product can be stored in the wire feeder for replacement.

Tips: Select a proper wire

Refer to the following table to select a proper wire based on the material type of the workpiece to be welded.

A roll of 1 mm stainless steel wire is included with this product. Use it as needed.

Caution: For aluminum welding, use wire thicker than 1.0 mm. Thinner wires (0.8 or 1.0 mm) are too soft and may cause clogging.

Caution:

■ When installing the wire spool, keep the end of the wire fixed. Do not release the wire yet, as it may unravel and become unusable.

■ Ensure that the wire spool is installed in the correct direction. After released, the wire comes out from the bottom of the wire spool to enter the wire feeding driver. During wire feeding, the wire spool rotates counterclockwise.

Caution: When inserting the wire, pinch the wire to prevent it from moving backward and unraveling.

Caution: Pinch the wire until you close a tensioner.

Welding wire diameter (mm)

Left tension level

Right tension level

0.8

2.5

2

1

2.5

2

1.2

2

1.5

1.6

2.5

2

Note: To feed wire electrically, ensure that the main unit is turned on.

Wire feeding nozzle

Supported wire diameter

0.8 mm / 1.0 mm

1.2 mm / 1.6 mm

Note: When delivered, the wire feeding tube is installed with a 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm nozzle at the end with a fastener, and can feed either 0.8 mm or 1.0 mm wire. If you use a 1.2 mm or 1.6 mm wire, please replace the 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm nozzle with the provided 1.2 mm / 1.6 mm wire feeding nozzle. For more replacement instructions, see Replace the Wire Feeding Nozzle for xTool MetalFab Laser Welder.

Caution: When feeding the wire, observe the inside of the wire feeder. If the wire spool rotates counterclockwise at a constant speed, the wire feeder is working properly.

Caution: To prevent accidentally triggering laser emission, ensure that Enable lasering is off on the touchscreen before operations.

Caution: Keep the dustproof cap properly. When you are not using the welding head, cover the welding tip with the cap to prevent dust from getting inside and damaging the welding head.

Note: For more information on how to use the laser welder, see Support for xTool MetalFab Laser Welder.