Running a welding business/department isn’t easy – we’ve compiled 10 of the most common pitfalls people make and easy ways to avoid them in this article.
Here’s the top 5 – check out the article for the rest:
1: Improper filler metal storage
2: Repurposing old equipment
3: Using the wrong sized MIG gun
4: Improper preheat or interpass temperature control
5: Ignoring preventative maintenance
Check out one of our latest case studies on Greenheck Fan, a Wisconsin manufacturer who has experienced a number of welding efficiencies by relying on Pulsed MIG for welding aluminum:
As customer demand drove the company to shift much of its product to be fabricated of aluminum (lightweight, aesthetic versatility), Greenheck addressed the need to optimize its aluminum welding applications while maintaining the ability to weld mild, stainless and galvanized steels effectively. The solution: an advanced Pulsed MIG welding system (Miller’s Invision™ MPa Plus System) that not only improved weld quality, but due to built-in efficiencies, also helped the company streamline its welding operations. Improvements include:
- Improved welding of thinner aluminum (reduced burn-through, blistering, reduced distortion).
- Improved productivity (faster travel speeds).
- Improved starts and stops to the weld (ensures quality).
- Standardizing on a larger diameter wire (greater deposition, lower cost per pound, simplification of inventory and equipment outlay).
- Dual wire feeder makes it fast and easy to switch between types of filler metal.
- Improved weld aesthetics compared to conventional MIG welding on aluminum.
Read the whole story here. Check out videos from our visit with Greenheck below.
Advantages of Pulsed MIG welding on aluminum:
Simplified Welding Operation at Greenheck Fan:
Miller is excited to announce today the introduction of the new XMT® 450 MPa multiprocess welder. This new machine offers one of the industry’s most powerful and consistent options for Pulsed MIG welding. It features increased power and duty cycle ideal for heavy carbon arc gouging and large diameter welding applications. It is also optimized for MIG, Stick, TIG, and Flux Cored welding processes.
This powerful new inverter-based power source features the reliability and arc performance of the XMT 350 MPa but with more amperage, exceptional power efficiency and additional programs for Pulsed MIG welding with up to .052- and 1/16-inch wires.
For more information:
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We kicked off FABTECH today with a major announcement that introduces Miller Welding Automation. You can WATCH leaders of Miller Welding Automation discuss the new strategic partnership here.
Check out the press release and see our new brochure at our new Automation page here.
This strategic partnership makes Miller Welding Automation the distribution route for Panasonic robotic welding arms in North America. The welding arms will be combined with Miller products and delivered to the market as part of a complete automated welding system. As part of this transaction, Miller has purchased assets of the Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America (PFSA) welding automation business.
We’re excited to announce the introduction of the new Spectrum 875 Auto-Line plasma cutter to our product line up. Featuring the ability to connect the unit to any input voltage from 208 to 575 volts without the need for any physical linking mechanism, the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line provides convenience and versatility in field applications using either generator or “wall” power.
The Auto-Line feature also allows the unit to seamlessly recognize and respond to power fluctuations due to brownouts or the heavy loads from other machinery without any fluctuations in cutting performance.
And for those who want to take their cutting precision to the next level, an optional machine torch package is available that allows the unit to be hooked up to a variety of automated cutting systems.
Check out the news release and product page for complete details.
