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Tech Update
in steel is 0.70 in., 0.312 in. for stain- less steel. The Durma press brake offers a maximum bending length of 120 in., throat depth of 16.1 in. and a 14-in. stroke.
Ultra Tool & Manufacturing: 262/703-0455; www.ultratoolmfg.com
Motoman Develops
Digital Interfaces
for Lincoln,
Fronius Equipment
Motoman Robotics, Dayton, OH, announces new digital interfaces for its robots for Fronius and Lincoln Electric arc- welding power sources—it previously had developed a digital interface for the Miller Electric Auto-Axcess DI power source. Seamless connectivity to these three brands gives manufacturers the opportunity to select the best power source for the robotic-welding job at hand.
The digital interfaces allow users to access Motoman Robotics’ graphics- based arc files to display weld settings for starting, main and ending condi- tions. Users can select welding process- es from the power-source library and set up parameters directly from the robot teach pendant. Parameters and process- es can be changed while welding. The interfaces can support multiple robots on a single controller or tandem gas-metal- arc welding on a single robot.
The Fronius and Lincoln Electric interfaces are compatible with the new Motoman DX100 controller, while the Miller Auto-Axcess DI interface is com- patible with the DX100 and NX100 controllers.
Fronius’ Weldcom interface is com- patible with its TransPuls Synergic and CMT (Cold Metal Transfer) power supplies; Lincoln Electric’s ArcLink XT interface is designed for the Power Wave i400 and R350, and also will work with the Power- Wave 455M and 655.
Motoman Robotics Div. of Yaskawa America, Inc.: 947/847-6200; www.motoman.com
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July 25, 2011 Are You Ready?
Lincoln Electric offers a complete line of engineered solutions for weld fume control.
www.lincolnelectric.com/weld-fume-control
• Are you welding metals containing cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese or nickel?
• Does your production operation include welding or other “primary processes”?
• Does your facility use 2,000 lbs. or more per year of welding rod containing one or more MFHAP*?
If yes, then the *Metal Fabrication Hazardous Air Pollutants - National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants Rule, 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart XXXXXX is important to
your company.
The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected by various factors including proper use and positioning of the equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific welding procedure and application involved. Worker exposure level should be checked upon installation and periodically thereafter to be certain it is within applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits.
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