Gas Lense conversion - LS200PI

[arandall]

For anyone interested in converting Their TIG torch over to a gas lense for their 200PI, or similar machine, following are the part numbers for Weldcraft parts to do the job:

WEL-54N01 - Insulator, Gas Lens, TIG, Weldcraft
WEL-45V26 - Body, Collet, Gas Lens, TIG, Weldcraft45V26, 2.4mm (3/32)
WEL-10n24 - Collet, TIG, Weldcraft 10N23, 1.6mm (1/16)
WEL-54N15 - Nozzle, Gas Lens, TIG, Weldcraft 54N15, Size #7, Alumina.

Note - this is for just one collet, and one size nozzle. Other sizes are easily available, and quite in-expensive. The total bill for me, including two nozzles, and two collets was $30.26cdn including taxes etc..

Hope you find this useful.

[tempsho]

I will keep this in mind when my 200pi shows up! Thanks!

[moespeeds]

Funny I just asked this question a few hours ago then saw this thread. I'm trying to get the tungsten really far out there so I can weld down into some acute angles on tubing junctions. Is this the way to go?

[tigqk]

The gas lense may infact make it worse because the lense is wide but it may enable you to pull the electrode out further, you may be better off with a #5 insulator or go to ck and look for a specialty insulator for your torch.

[brucer]

they also make a stubby gas lens setup... so you can also get a stubby back cap to shorten the entire torch assembly

[tigqk]

Your best deal in purchasing gas lense parts is on ebay, I set up my 3/32 tung for gas lense with weldcraft parts from Acklands - Grainger and it cost me about $30.00cdn, one lense and all required components, and if I would have gone on the net and purchased parts it would have been a third.Also you have to make sure you get the right cup seals.I would say if anyone wants to go to a gas lense, and absolutely don't think I can find a reason to go back to standard flow is to put together a kit and then you know you have everything.