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CMT upgrade for robotics power source

F ronius is expanding the range of functions of its intelligent TPS/i Robotics power source. This system, which is specially designed for

The newly developed Robacta Drive CMT TPS/i push-pull welding torch boasts compact dimensions and low weight. Images courtesy of Fronius International

the advantages of its latest MIG/MAG power source platform with the most stable arc. The intelligent, modular system consists of interconnected and fully synchronised components and is specially designed to meet the demands of robot-assisted weld- ing. The TPS/i power source has a high-performance processor and a high-speed bus, enabling data to be exchanged extremely quickly. This results in control loops that are faster than before. Two perfectly synchronised wire­ feeders ensure dynamic and precise wirefeeding and thus high process sta- bility. What’smore, the newly developed RobactaDriveCMTTPS/i push-pullweld- ing torch impresses with its compact dimensions, which enable easy access to the weldments and low weight for use on robotswith high traverse speeds. TPS/i power sources that already have the Standard and Pulse function packages installed can easily be upgrad- ed for the CMT process. In comparison with other MIG/MAGwelding processes, CMT significantly reduces the heat input and enables continuous regulation from cold to hot. This results in an extremely stable arc andmuch less spatter even at high welding speeds. It can be used for a wide variety of different applications, includingwelding light andmedium-gauge sheets from0.5 to 4.0mm, root passes, galvanised steel and special connections such as copper, zinc, steel-to-aluminium and titanium. With TPS/i CMT Robotics, robot- assisted welding operations can be performed cost-effectively, efficiently and to a high standard.

Fronius is expanding the TPS/i Robotics power

source with a new additional package for the stable cold metal transfer (CMT) welding process.

the requirements of robotic welding, can now

be equipped with the extremely stable cold metal transfer (CMT) welding process using a new additional pack- age. Users benefit from the combina- tion of an extremely highand reproducible weldseamquality,maxi- mum welding speeds and countless areas of application. With TPS/i CMT Robotics, Fronius combines

Supporting welding education and training in South Africa Lincoln Electric, a global pioneer of welder training resources and programmes, is to host a training seminar at its Lincoln Elec- tricWeld Technology Centre inMidrandon the May 9 and 10, 2017. Presentations and practical demon- strations will be used to highlight: • TheQCTOand IIWWelder training cur- ricula and qualifications. • Virtual welding solutions. • The additional advantages of Lincoln’s new Realweld training system. • Fume extraction and welding school safety. facilities and fume extraction systems; andmembers of the local Lincoln Electric technical team. The key objective of the seminar is to address South Africa’s welding skills challenges by introducingwelder training enhancement solutions and to highlight the availability of internationally recog- nisedandeffective training curricula, tools and equipment. This seminar is amust attend function

for welding training school managers and trainers; TVET colleges, managers, teach- ers and technicians; welding training and workshopmanagers; andpersons respon- sible for welding personnel in industry. For more information contact: Thulani Mngomezulu on +2711 312 0605 tmngomezulu@lincolnelectric.eu

Speakers include: Etienne Nell from the SAIW, who is also the South African welding expert for the WorldSkills com- petition; Louis Uys of Airtrax, the local specialist installer of welder training

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