USER MANUAL - Diamond Ground Products
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1. a A THE PIRANHA NI VAN DIAMOND GROUND PRODU The Tungsten Electrode Experts since 1992 2651 Lavery Court e Newbury Park CA 91320 Tel 805 498 3837 e Fax 805 498 9347 sales diamondground com www diamondground com PIRANHA Iii TUNGSTEN GRINDER USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING AND MOUNTING PREPARING ELECTRODES WHEEL REPLACEMENT EKPLODED ASSEMBLY DRAWING PIRANHA III PARTS LIST TUNGSTEN OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES OPTIONAL COLLET KIT W PART LIST memes i ita Te Page 2 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Piranha IHI Tungsten Grinder manufactured by Dia mond Ground Products in Newbury Park CA U S A We appreciate your choice of this quality product and expect that it will provide you with many years of reliable service It is built to last and comes with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects FEATURES e Easy set up optimal consistency and near perfect repeatability e Compact durable and solid design e Longitudinal 20 RA grinding for maximum arc starting arc stability electrode life amp weld penetration e Universal collet arm for 6 electrode sizes 040 1 0mm 1 16 1 6mm 3 32 2 4mm 1 8 3 2mm 5 32 4 0mm amp 3 16 4 8mm with no equipment changes2. e Angle scale included for angles from 10 60 e Precision tip flat gauge amp depth adjustment stop ensures exact tungsten points every time enabling consistent repeatable arc performance and welding output e Containment baffle to keep dust inside the grinder housing for safety and easy disposal e Tip flat block for square end grinding and removing bad tips e Electrode notching station for simple cut off e Single sided diamond grinding wheel for maximum wheel life and value e Detailed manual for valuable engineering data and welding recommendations BENEFITS e SAFETY e WELD QUALITY e PRODUCTIVITY e VALUE THE MIRANHA III TUNGSTEN GENDER eee in ih NG Page 3 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C 2 SPECIFICATIONS Range of Included Angle 10 60 Electrode Diameters 040 1 0mm 1 16 1 6mm 3 32 2 4mm 1 8 3 2mm 5 32 4 0mm amp 3 16 4 8mm Minimum Electrode Length 1 75 44 5mm Voltage 115 220 VAC 50 60Hz Configurable Power Consumption 500 Watts Motor 1 3 hp 1680 rpm 5 0 amps Length 13 5 342mm Width 7 0 177mm Height 9 5 240mm Weight 46 lbs 20 87kg 3 WARRANTY The Piranha III Tungsten Grinder comes with a one year warranty on parts and labor excluding the diamond grinding wheel that is a consumable part that naturally wears over time This warranty also excludes
3. abuse to the machine dropping of the unit or improper handling by the operator 4 SAFETY Before any work is done read the caution below carefully Working safely prevents accidents e When not in use turn the grinder off for safety purposes and to decrease wear on the machine e Wear proper apparel Do not wear loose clothing including gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts of the machine e Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair e Wear safety glasses and a facemask e Be alert and think clearly Never operate power tools when tired intoxicated or when taking medication that may cause drowsiness e Work area should have sufficient lighting e A proper electrical outlet should be available for the tools A three prong plug should be plugged directly into a three prong outlet Extension cord should be the correct gauge e Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area e Always unplug grinder prior to inspection e Read this manual thoroughly for specific adjustments and operating procedures e Do not perform make shift repairs Any part that is damaged should be promptly replaced e Only use the grinder for its intended purpose Do not use it for a job it was not designed for e Make sure that the grinder is off before plugging it in e Do not apply extreme force on the tungsten while grinding This may cause your grinder to jam or cause pre mature grinding
4. to choose the included angle that you would like to grind your tungsten Handle B allows you to adjust the location at which the tungsten will touch the wheel Tip Flat Gauge depth is set with Knob C and locked in place with Nut D Q THE SET UP PROCEDURE With the power turned off select the included angle you would like to grind by 1 Loosening Handle A 2 Turning the Collet Arm on its axis until the Pointer is directed at the angle on the scale you desire 3 Re tightening Handle A Next put the tungsten at the diameter you plan to use through the proper sized collet hole on the universal collet and observe the height at which the tungsten will hit the wheel For setting up your first tungsten on a wheel make the height as close to the top of the wheel as possible by 1 Loosening Handle B 2 Slide Collet Arm up to desired position 3 Re tightening Handle B The setup in now complete After grinding numerous tungstens you will wear a groove on the wheel At this point adjust Handle B again and move the contact point down a very small amount to a fresh spot on the wheel Page 5 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C Tip Flat Gage setup ku al a Once the desired Pin Vise electrode stick out is determined set the Tip LARGER TIPFLAT SMALLER Flat Gage as follows Initial Gage setup 1 With electrode extending to the desired length tighten Pin Vise lock collar 2 Loo
5. wheel wear e Never leave the grinder unattended Turn the grinder off first and do not leave it until it comes to a complete stop e Keep hands away from moving parts e Know your grinder learn its operation applications and specific limitations Page 4 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C 5 UNPACKING amp MOUNTING The first thing you should do is check for shipping damage Diamond Ground Products Inc takes great pride in producing quality products If for some reason you find anything to be defective please contact the Service Department at 805 498 3837 and we will work with you to rectify the problem to your satisfaction After unpacking the box you should have these items e The Piranha II Tungsten Grinder e Three Allen wrenches sizes 3 32 7 64 amp 1 8 for replacing wheels e PIII Manual e Pin Vise Mounting of the grinder is as follows Place the unit on a flat surface allowing enough space for the operator to work in This also provides proper ventilation Make sure the power switch is in the off position and plug it into the electrical outlet Switch the power on and the unit is ready to operate C 6 PREPARING ELECTRODES ADJUSTING HANDLES i D The set up procedure for the included angle may require the use of both adjustment Handles which are listed above as A and B When Handle A is loosened it allows you to rotate the Universal Collet Arm
6. TING DGP PG1486 BODY STOP GAUGE 10 13 DGP PG1478 DGP PG1310 DGP PG1470 HOUSING WELDMENT 1 3 4 oer Pee MOTOR P Ill NIPPLE 1 NPT OPTIONAL 29 PIVOT ARM so TEM O1 gt h h l wk ee ITEM ES ES EA Ea Ew KA KA EA l 1 RO NIN RO NIN O1 NINNIN Oo Paris Lisi QTY ITEM 31 3 DGP P355 6 DGP PG1445 DGP PG1354 9 0 DGP PG1338 DGP PG1318 2 DGP PG1441 A NS y No IN I Aa fp a a IN OO E O DA gt 3 DGP PG1379 SHCS 6 32 X 1 2 LG 4 DGP PG1335 SHCS 8 32 X 3 8 LG SHCS 1 4 20 X 1 LG SPACER MOTOR MOUNT IRCUIT BREAKER TRAIN RELIEF O GP PG1444 GP PG1420 ae 0 TUD 10 32UNF X 1 75 LG WITCH ROCKER A C 2 WASHER FELT F 1 3 DGP P730 ASHER FLAT 10 X 1 2 DIA X 3 32 4 UT HEX 1 4 20 ASHER FLAT 1 4 X 11 16 UT HEX WITH NYLON LOCK 6 32 WASHER FLAT 6 8 DGP P720 59 a NG D NIO OC O Se l O1 ON on Q1 On O1 E zi i 4 a6 EE Es Es EN EN eo REF BOM for Piranha III Top Assembly PN DGP PG3 Rev C 2011 Page 10 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C 10 TUNGSTEN OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES TRI MIX TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE e Three oxides scientifically balance the migration and evaporation rates to extend the service life e Increased number of arc sta
7. loosen the four screws on the front of the Grinding Disk 5 Remove the old Wheel and mount the replacement wheel on the arbor 6 Replace all of the other parts in reverse order the exact same methods you used to remove them IMPORTANT DO NOT REMOVE OR OVER TIGHTEN ARBOR WHEN CHANGING WHEEL ONLY REMOVE 4 SCREWS e For optimum surface finish on 040 through 3 32 use a 600 Grit Diamond Wheel DGP PG1426 e For optimum wheel life on 3 32 through 3 16 use a 300 Grit Diamond Wheel DGP PG1425 PART NO PIRANHA GRINDER ACCESSORIES DGP PG1425 Piranha III Grinding Wheel 300 Grit Single Sided 6 diameter DGP PG1423 Piranha HI Grinding Wheel 150 Grit Single Sided 67 diameter DGP PG1426 Piranha III Grinding Wheel 600 Grit Single Sided 6 diameter All prices are FOB Factory Products listed above are normally stock items consult factory to confirm Net 30 terms available O A C for deliveries in the U S International orders by wire transfer Prices that are listed are subject to change without notice Page 8 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C Alquiassy papoda 4310NI49 NILSONAL Page 9 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C PIRANHA Iii TUNGSTEN GRINDER QTY Ja Tm aH MI rf NAME a AR BHCS 10 32 X 1 2 LG BHCS 4 40 X 3 16 LG BLOCK ARM PIVOT 7 BLOCK FLAT
8. nsidered The user should consult appropriate safety personnel Standard Manufacture s Warning Thorium dioxide is a naturally occurring radioactive element It is an alpha emitter and as such its primary hazard lies in Inhalation of dust fume Thorium dioxide has been identified as a carcinogen by the NTP and IARC These quotes are from Osram Sylvania MSDS sheets The Welding Institute Thorium is a radioactive element The HSE has recommended to factory inspectors that where Thoriated tungsten electrodes are not necessary users should be encouraged to look for alternatives Cancer Assessment Thorium dioxide has been identified as a carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program and International Agency of Research on Cancer DIAMOND GROUND PRODUCTS OFFERS ALTERNATIVES DGP offers Non Radioactive High Performance TRI MIX 2 Lanthanated Cryo T and 2 Ceriated tungsten which is in stock ready to be shipped and affordably priced In most welding applications these types of tungsten outperforms Thorium with longer tungsten life better arc starting and in some cases higher amperage capacity Call us for more information and to get a FREE sample today Page 11 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C OPTIONAL SHORT COLLET KIT DGP KIT PIIIs Piranha III Collet Upgrade Kit Get the performance of the new Piranha tungsten grinders without having to buy a new grinder Our ne
9. o notch the remaining side e Once complete use the Tip Flat Block to flatten your electrode and proceed to grind as normal Page 7 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C 7 WHEEL REPLACEMENT HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT WHEELS The Piranha III replacement diamond wheels are available either directly through Diamond Ground Products or through local distributors who sell our products The part number to use when ordering are listed below in the Piranha Grinder Accessories Chart These wheels are in stock for immediate delivery In manufacturing replacement wheels a special process is used to bond the diamond to the wheel which makes these wheels last as long as possible when used for grinding tungsten Grinding wheels other than DGP wheels will not only offer less longevity but may be dangerous and may void the warranty on this equipment HOW TO INSTALL REPLACEMENT GRINDING WHEELS Please use the following steps to remove and replace the Diamond Grinding wheels 1 Turn the power off unplug the electrical outlet and wait until the motor has come to a complete stop 2 Completely unscrew and remove Handle A see picture at adjusting handles Lift up and remove the Arm taking care not to lose the washer between the Arm and the Handle Set them aside 3 Unscrew the six thumbscrews on the wheel cover Remove the Wheel Cover to fully expose the Wheel 4 Using the supplied Allen Wrench
10. rts before re sharpening and fewer misfires saves money and time e Lower work function requires less energy to start than 2 Thoriated tungsten and runs cooler e TRI MIX is a non radioactive tungsten e FREE Samples available upon request e FREE Tungsten Guidebook to clarify electrode selection and preparation CRYO T TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE e Cryogenically treated Thoriated Tungsten produces a more dense structure of the Thoriated and tungsten blend e Easiest starting Tungsten e Much longer tip life compared to non treated 2 Thoriated Tungsten electrodes e More consistent welds as a result of crisp starts and longer electrode life THORIATED TUNGSTEN RADIOACTIVITY INFORMATION Thorium is a radioactive element or additive used in tungsten welding electrodes to assist in arc starting Although companies involved in welding have been using Thoriated electrodes for many years the industry is becoming more mindful of their potential health hazards The following are notes warnings and recommendations from various organizations on the use of Thoriated tungsten welding electrodes American Welding Society Thorium is radioactive and may present hazards by external and internal exposure If alternatives are technically feasible they should be used If welding is to be performed in confirmed spaces for prolonged periods of time or if electrode grinding dust might be ingested special precautions relative to ventilation should be co
11. sen Nut D on the Tip Flat Gage 3 Insert electrode into Tip Flat Gage 4 Rotate Knob C until the Stop makes contact with electrode tip Lock the Stop in place with Nut D To duplicate electrode Tip Flat diameter with Tip Flat Gage depth set per above 1 Insert electrode into Pin Vise Extension should be beyond the desired final length 2 Adjust Pin Vise collar so there is a slight drag on the extended electrode 3 Insert electrode into Tip Flat Gage Slide until nose of the Pin Vise contacts the Gage face 4 Secure electrode in position by tightening Pin Vise collar NOTE Diamond Ground Products DGP Diamond Grinding wheels are specifically designed for optimum wheel life for grinding tungsten electrodes GRINDING TECHNIQUES After the short set up procedure is finished you are ready to prepare your electrode quickly and easily Turn the power switch on slide the tungsten into the proper collet hole on the universal collet From top to bottom the holes are 3 16 4 8mm 5 32 4 0mm 1 8 3 2mm 3 32 2 4mm 1 16 1 6mm 040 1 0mm Lightly touch the wheel with the tungsten and rotate it in your fingers in a steady manner until you have ground to a point or left the proper sized flat you desire Be patient and do not gouge the wheel by trying to grind the electrode too quickly Gouging the wheel will wear a groove much faster and cause excessive wear The approximate recommended grinding times for each of the diame
12. ters 1s 3 16 4 8mm 55 to 65 seconds 5 32 4 0mm 30 to 40 seconds 1 8 3 2mm 25 to 35 seconds 3 32 2 4mm 15 to 20 seconds 1 16 1 6mm 11 to 15 seconds 0407 1 0mm 5 to 8 seconds REMOVING A TIP FROM AN ELECTRODE After welding it is beneficial to remove a bad tip before regrinding To do this turn on the power and insert the tungsten in the proper sized hole from the choices you see on the Tip Flat Block Slowly push the tip against the wheel until the point is removed Once again be patient and do not gouge the wheel A burr can form if too much pressure is exerted on the tungsten Page 6 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C NOTCHING YOUR ELECTRODE The notching feature 1s located at the right hand side of your unit This feature is provided to notch your electrodes to a point where they can be split in half or to remove any existing contamination off of a spent electrode You should never snap your electrode in half without notching it first Snapping your electrode will cause splintering within your electrode which will later result in contamination in your weld e Insert your electrode through the slot opening and push through so the electrode is exiting from opposite end Holding both ends push the electrode towards the corner of the rotating wheel e Once you have notched a sufficient amount of your electrode on one side rotate the electrode t
13. w Piranha III collet upgrade kit can be used on your older model Piranha tungsten grinder to enable you to grind tungsten as short as 1507 19 05mm The process and directions are simple Sa aa SS DGP KIT PIIs PARTS LIST DGP PG1500 3 32 COLLET DGP PG1501 1 16 COLLET DGP PG1502 040 COLLET DGP PG1503 ADJUSTABLE STOP BLOCK Page 12 Document DGP MANUAL P3 Piranha III Product User Manual Released 5 13 Rev C
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