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Tube cutting and welding operations with online data management

the welding community that provide Industry 4.0 capabilities, but we believe WeldCloud has several key, customer- driven benefits that set it apart from other systems,” said Roul Kierkels, global product manager DDA and WeldCloud, ESAB. WeldCloud data resides in one comprehensive database, located within a user’s firewalls and not in a proprietary or provider-controlled cloud, so users have control of their own data. WeldCloud features an open- architecture design for communication and analytics, allowing it to be used as stand-alone software or integrated with other business intelligence systems, such as Power BI, SAP ® , QlikView ® and Tableau ® . WeldCloud polls at a frequency of 1 Hz to provide essentially real-time reporting. The system can calculate and display deposition rate and heat input from automated and mechanised welding applications, as well as volts, amps, watts, wire feed speed and travel speed. New WeldCloud functions include the ability to remotely adjust welding parameters for systems equipped with ESAB’s U82 controller with built-in web server option; the ability to create an intuitive and in-depth scanning wizard, enabling better traceability of multiple parameters that directly affect weld quality and productivity; and the ability to capture data from multi-head submerged arc applications. ESAB offers WeldCloud on its Aristo ® Mig 4004i Pulse semi-automatic, Aristo Mig 5000iR robotic and LAF/TAF sub arc welding systems. Users can purchase these systems WeldCloud-ready, and ESAB can retrofit some existing systems with a communication module.

of ESAB cutting systems equipped with Vision Series controls to access all DataLeap tools on any network-enabled device.” With DataLeap and CutCloud, users can monitor manufacturing performance of ESAB cutting machines and link data to scheduled order and part data for full traceability on material and parts. Users can also transfer data automatically (instead of manually inputting information into production processes and record results) and automatically generate reports. It allows real-time responses to production floor activities, and records and visualises events and errors on ESAB cutting machines, as well as fully integrating nesting, cutting and ERP systems with automatic transfer of order data and production status. ESAB’s WeldCloud won the Innovation Award in the ‘Digital Tools’ category at Industry Lyon 2017. The online data management system took the winning spot for its ability to provide digital solutions that optimise welding and associated manufacturing activities. “There are many worthy offerings in

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has launched ESAB Cloud Services, featuring WeldCloud and CutCloud online data management systems for welding and mechanising. The factory of the future will link together all of its machine ecosystems. By connecting CutCloud and WeldCloud, ESAB states that it provides manufacturers and fabricators with seamless integration. The services use an open architecture, to enable the user to interlink all of the production data in a business, across all departments. This also brings transparency to pro- duction flows, including order process- ing and process times, so users can see immediately where productivity enhancements are possible. CutCloud is an extension of ESAB’s DataLeap™ software modules, which give users an overview of all production flows, an insight into all manufacturing processes, and specific indications of untapped potential for optimisation in production. Holger Hahn, global product marketing manager application software at ESAB, said, “Cloud technology enables users WeldCloud allows data to be accessed using any computer, tablet or smartphone connected to the same internal network as the welding systems and database

ESAB Group (UK) Ltd – UK Email: info@esab.co.uk Website: www.esab.co.uk

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