TPT September 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Switching filler wires directly on a pipeline welding torch WITH the touch of a button welders can quickly switch to another filler metal or wire diameter when using the Fronius WF 25i Dual. The right wire is ready to go without the need to change the spool or switch to another welding system, making the dual wirefeeder a useful solution, both economically and environmentally. In addition, it offers maximum flexibility and a large range of operation with controlled and stable wirefeeding. The dual wirefeeder is the perfect partner for the Fronius TPS/i or the Fronius iWave and can supply each process line with gas separately. It is available for both 450mm and 300mm

Notable areas of application are construction machinery and pipeline construction

wire spools and delivers incredible flexibility with a variety of options for mounting and operation. TPS/i users will have reason to celebrate as of July 2023 when a free software upgrade will revolutionise operating convenience and enable the required device settings to be made in just a few clicks. The dual wirefeeder can be used for many practical applications. For example, if the user needs to switch from a thin wire for tacking to a thicker wire for fill passes, or if a component calls for two filler wire materials such as steel and flux core wire. It has never been so easy to raise flexibility and productivity during manual welding. Notable areas of application are construction machinery and pipeline construction, as well as the automotive industry and its suppliers. The carefully thought-out operating concept behind the WF 25i Dual enables welders to switch the process line, filler wire and associated parameters in a number of ways. For exceptional convenience, just reach for the second welding torch and start the process line directly with the torch trigger. There’s no need to walk to the wirefeeder. Of course, selection can still be made at the wirefeeder or directly on the welding system display with the touch of a button. Or the RC Panel can be used – this is positioned near the welder so the required process line can be activated there. This is an ideal choice for long hosepacks for systems mounted on a crane or Trabant. Due to the modular design, customers can create a system that meets their exact needs. For example, the WF 25i Dual can be mounted on a cart, crane, Trabant or boom. This means there is always enough space to reach difficult to-access areas in complex welding environments. The radius can be enlarged further with an interconnecting hosepack up to 25m long between the

welding system and the wirefeeder while the wirefeed to the welding torch remains completely stable. The complete system, which consists of a TPS/i or iWave, the WF 25i Dual and two welding torches, is a clever combination both from a cost perspective and an environmental point of view. Not only do companies save on the cost of procuring a second welding system, they also avoid the associated carbon footprint – not to mention the time saved as their welders no longer need to switch back and forth between two systems. Instead, they can choose between the welding wires at the touch of a button. Technology expert Fronius plans that the welding systems it sells will be fit for the future. Further proof of this comes in the form of the TPS/i software upgrade. The extensive upgrade can be installed on all systems sold to date and will be available free of charge as of mid-July 2023. With just a few clicks the highly simplified menu leads directly to the required welding setting and the start screen can be personalised so that each welder can place all the frequently used settings directly on the main screen.

Fronius Welding Automation www.fronius.com

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