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Highlights from FABTECH 2013
Operator-Friendly Controls Lead the List of Benefits of this New Welding Machine
Built for light-industrial applications, automotive repair and personal users, the new inverter-based Syncrowave 210 TIG welder displayed by Miller Electric Mfg. Co. can single-pass weld
material as thick as 1⁄4 in. in a sin-
gle pass. The machine also marks
the debut of Miller’s Pro-Set fea-
ture, which takes the guesswork
out of weld-parameter setting by
offering preset controls designed
by Miller weld engineers.
Users simply select either the
DIG or Balance feature and
adjust until Pro-Set appears
on the display.
“These operator- friendly controls pro- vide speed, conven- ience and increased user confidence by eliminating the guesswork,” says product manager Andrew Pfaller.”
Field tested by Wisco Indus-
tries, Madison, WI, Wisco welding specialist Michael Pecosky says that “we only
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had to adjust the amperage for thick- ness and begin welding. Plus, the arc starts are really smooth.’’
The machine draws less power than the previous Syncrowave 200 model, allowing full welding output from 230 V while drawing less than 30 A. The result is lower installation and operational costs. www.millerwelds.com
Fiber-Laser Nozzle Optimized for Stainless-Steel Cutting
Among numerous product innova- tions displayed at the Trumpf booth was the debut of BrightLine nozzle technology, which accelerates the cut- ting gas to a high velocity and, using a finely tuned set of parameters, enables cutting of stainless steel to 0.8 in. thick. The setup also proves ideal for cutting highly reflective materials such as cop- per and aluminum alloys.
As explained by Trumpf engineers at the booth, fabricators also can use the BrightLine nozzle to cut smaller contours than previously possible. And, small holes which previously could only be drilled now can be cut with a laser. Other benefits: spatter-free pierc- ing, and a smooth cut surface and wider kerf to ease part removal from the skeleton.
www.us.trumpf.com
FABTECH 2013 Set the Tone for a Bountiful 2014
FABTECH 2013 in Chicago set the tone for the upcoming year of international programming by FABTECH’s sponsoring partners. FABTECH Canada runs March 18- 20, 2014 at the Toronto Congress Centre. On April 10-12, the inaugu- ral FABTECH India, collocated with the India Institute of Welding’s Weld India Exhibition, lands in New Delhi. FABTECH Mexico takes place at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City, May 6-8.
And, last but not least, FABTECH 2014 heads south to Atlanta, GA, November 11-13. Learn more at www.fabtechexpo.com.
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