A robot cannot compensate for an unstable arc. Consistent wire feeding, a modern power source and reliable gas delivery decide bead quality long before the robot program does.
Modern process control
Current power sources offer dedicated welding programs for thin sheet, thick plate and visually demanding welds. Selecting and setting them up correctly is part of every commissioning.
Data logging
Key welding values can be recorded for every part. If a question comes up weeks later, the actual data for that weld is available instead of guesswork.
| Output | 500 A at 100 % duty cycle |
|---|---|
| Welding processes | GMAW, pulsed GMAW, double-pulse, FCAW |
| Wire range | 0.8 – 1.6 mm solid and cored |
| Feed rate | 1.0 – 25 m/min |
| Feed rolls | Four-roll, geared, knurled or V-groove |
| Drum capacity | 250 kg bulk |
| Communication | Fieldbus to robot controller |
| Arc data logging | Current, voltage, wire speed per weld |
| Efficiency | 89 % at rated output |
| Supply | 400 V, 3 ph, 50/60 Hz, 40 A |
