The Standard Universal Bug-O-Matic is considered as a very compact device with a robust and powerful drive and accurate oscillator system all in a single housing. The high quality device is built with a lightweight component which can simply be handled by an operator with ease. The system functions in all positions and may be used for vertical and and overhead welds. The superior quality device is also built with an automatic height control which has a similar function as the Universal Bug-O-Matic but has an added feature which is the amperage sensing automatic torch height adjuster.