Insufficient Stickout

What does Torch Overheating (Small Stickout) mean?

The welding torch becomes excessively hot because the distance between the contact tip and the workpiece (stickout) is too small. A short stickout can lead to increased heat transfer to the torch.

• The distance from the workpiece (stickout) is too small.

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   Increase the stickout distance from the workpiece to improve torch cooling.