Welding MIG/MAG Manual Welding As High-Tech

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Despite increasing automation, manual MIG/MAG welding is an important factor in many manufacturing and production environments. Fronius now combines "high-end" systems with craftsmanship.

MIG/MAG welding (MIG = metal inert gas or MAG = metal active gas) is one of the most widely used processes in industrial metal processing. And when high welding speeds, productivity and versatility are required, the arc welding process impresses with its flexibility of use, as Fronius says. Easy handling combined with high deposition rates makes manual MIG/MAG welding the preferred process for joining technology in steel, aluminum and CrNi applications. Especially at a time when production processes, maintenance work, assembly and repairs are becoming increasingly complex and welding specialists are having to work more and more universally, manual welding is becoming more important again. But during operation, every welding task is different: materials, components and requirements are constantly changing. Fronius has therefore developed an option that can be flexibly adapted and still delivers reliable results. Two of these welding systems, Fortis and TPS/i (Fig. 2), stand for modern process control, intuitive operation and maximum arc stability.

Two MIG/MAG Systems Get Every Job Done

According to Fronius, the Fortis and TPS/i welding systems designed for production use are deliberately designed for different requirements. However, they are also characterized by high-quality Fronius technology. A stable arc and long-lasting quality are standard features. However, which device is the right one depends entirely on the individual welding requirements. For small and medium-sized companies in particular, everyday welding is often a challenge. The welding jobs and the required welding processes sometimes change on a daily basis. This is when you should reach for the Fortis, because it can be flexibly adapted to the changing applications and then provides optimum support. With an output of up to 500 amps, standard and pulse welding processes, a duo version, multi-process capability and full connectivity, the Fortis is the most robust Fronius all-round welding device for everyday use.

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And while the Fortis covers all standard tasks, the TPS/i should be on hand for more complex requirements. This is because the special processes Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), Low Spatter Control (LSC) or Pulse Multi Control (PMC) available with them not only ensure a stable arc and minimal spatter formation thanks to their assistance systems and special characteristic curves, but also enable the welding of thin sheet metal or heat-sensitive joints. With an output of up to 600 amps, push-pull capability and a Flexdrive for long distances, the TPS/i is a complete package for complex manual welding tasks to enjoy high-quality weld seams.

Even More About Fronius' TPS/i Welding System

Thanks to its compatibility with the new Fronius "Velocity Assistant", Velo for short, the TPS/i is also ideal for applications with long weld seams. Velo supports welding specialists in many ways—but above all with precisely such seams, because Velo specifies the welding speed and the welding torch distance and can also keep them constant. This allows higher welding speeds with consistent welding quality. Particularly in an industrial environment, Velo therefore increases process reliability and significantly reduces the welder's workload. The TPS/i also works seamlessly with Weldcube, the software portfolio for welding data management from Fronius. The many functions, which can be tailored to individual requirements, enable transparent, fully documented welding processes, reduce sources of error and increase efficiency in day-to-day work. And Weldcube Navigator can be used to guide work processes step by step, while Weldcube Air provides support for standard-compliant welding. Weldcube Premium also provides comprehensive analyses for quality assessments, traceability and process optimization, according to Fronius. Access to the welding devices is also clearly regulated via the central user administration. Additional services such as welding tests, help with commissioning or regular inspections can be carried out on request.

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