TPT March 2015

Technology News

New MIG consumables platform TWECO, an ESAB brand, has introduced the patent-pending Velocity MIG welding consumables platform. The contact tips feature shielding gas ports that keep the tip 30 per cent cooler. By running cooler consumable parts, life is claimed to improve up to five times or more in some applications. demonstrated that the solution improves conductivity and manages thermal effects to achieve improved arc stability by 15 per cent.

“Velocity is a result of our engineers pursuing better arc characteristics and contact tip life,” commented Ross Fleischmann, senior brand manager. “However, additional benefits were achieved because we listened to welders, and took the pain out of maintaining MIG consumables.” Because the contact tip runs cooler, it reduces the ability for spatter to stick, so the tip needs less cleaning. Fewer threads and a careful consideration of the thread design also deliver more convenience and reliability. Extra threads were eliminated by implementing a thread-less, drop-in style contact tip. Contact tips can be exchanged without the use of tools. Conventional designs employ soft on soft thread designs made of copper or brass, which can result in cross- threading, seizing and premature

The company will integrate Velocity consumables on its Spray Master MIG guns, along with retrofit kits for existing Spray Master guns, and for the Classic Number Series. “Tweco Velocity establishes the next generation range of MIG welding consumables, and defines a new standard of performance and life that will drive increased productivity while reducing costs for end user customers,” said David Wilton, vice president, welding products. Gas porting in the contact tip, coupled with an all-copper conductive path with fewer connections, is claimed to improve electrical and thermal conductivity. Tweco states that its engineers have

wear. Velocity employs a heat-treated stainless threaded sleeve, which helps alleviate these problems.

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