Thermatool Corp.    East Haven, CT 06512
Aug 06, 2012 Built upon Variable Frequency Current Fed Invertors, HAZControl(TM) Technology enables company to decide upon optimal weld parameters that define their brand, then uses predictive algorithms to calculate how power, frequency, vee length, and mill speed influence weld. If defined key variables change, HAZControl(TM) Technology guides operator back towards approved HAZ width and geometry. Variable frequency allows operator to control adjustment in 1 kHz increments.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Oct 06, 2011 Fully configured ArcPack(TM) Lean 1410 includes IRB 1410 robot, IRC5 Compact controller, Fronius TransSteel 3500 power supply and wire feeder, and Tregaskiss 500 Amp air-cooled welding torch. Six-axis robot, specially designed for arc welding, features 5 kg handling capacity with supplementary 18 kg load capacity on upper arm for application equipment. With positional repeatability of ±0.025 mm, IRB 1410 delivers optimal welds in tight, restricted locations.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.    Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Oct 18, 2010 With Wireless Remote Hand and Foot Controls, welders can reposition remote around work area without having to untangle cords. Foot control, designed specifically for TIG welding, allows operator to adjust amperage at point of use. Designed for Stick, TIG, MIG, and Flux Cored welding, hand control lets operator adjust parameters for joint configurations, electrodes, and wire types/sizes at point of use. Both eliminate extensions, cord failures, and associated downtime.

Meta Vision Systems Inc.    Montreal, QC H4S1M5  Canada
Oct 14, 2010 Smart Laser Probe is noncontact, seam-tracking system that senses and compensates for any deviation from nominal weld path. Image processing hardware and software are located inside sensor head, while Ethernet backbone communicates between sensor head, touchscreen display, and multifunction I/O board. Operating in temperatures from -40 to +55°C, unit has sampling rate of 30 fps at megapixel camera resolution and can work with reflective metals such as aluminum and stainless steel.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Jul 02, 2010 Specifically designed for ABB IRC5 controller in heavy deposition welding applications, WeldGuide® III performs weld seam joint tracking during welding process. System utilizes voltage and current sensors to take real-time measurements through welding arc, identifying variations in weld joints and making any adjustments necessary to keep robotic welding torch in joint path. With tracking system automatically adapting to part, WeldGuide III ensures consistent welds.

ACE Production Technologies    Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Mar 28, 2008 Suitable for tight pitch components in high-volume automated production environments, Wave Height Monitor and control module maintain solder wave heights to within ±0.005 in. when intalleed on KISS line of selective soldering equipment. System works with wave nozzle sizes under 6 mm down to 1.5 mm. Combination of height monitoring circuit with nitrogen inerted solder delivery system and nitrogen air-knife incorporates resistive measurements of wave height relative to known reference.

Asahi/America    Malden, MA 02148
Mar 21, 2007 Controlling all movement and parameters during each phase of welding process, SP110s features automation that eliminates operator influence during fusion process and provides optimal repeatability. Heating element and clamps are precisely controlled and moved by welding equipment. Along with internal electronics and control devices, other features include automated adjustable planing depth and integrated touchscreen.

WeldComputer Corp.    Troy, NY 12180
Jun 08, 2006 Upgrade Kit contains replacement driver boards, main board with processor, cables, 24 Vdc power supply, control software, and hardware. Users can choose L-Series control, which provides msec-by-msec programmability in open loop, current feedback, voltage feedback, and power feedback modes. Adaptive Control provides all functionality of L-Series plus ability to monitor current, voltage, conductance, power, force and/or pressure, workpiece thickness, and displacement.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Electric Drives & Controls    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Feb 28, 2006 Offering current/voltage and/or ultrasonic control, Model PSQ 6000 provides non-destructive testing for medium-frequency applications in automotive welding and assembly lines. By measuring current and voltage, course of resistance and energy can be recorded, controlled, and evaluated during welding. Ultrasonic monitoring system consists of XQR control board, UDM signal processor, and ultrasonic sensors that ensure quality of spot welds during welding process.

Jetline Engineering, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
May 05, 2005 CSC MIG welding controller utilizes controlled short circuit gas metal arc welding process to clear short circuits by retracting wire from short. Controller syncronizes wire feeder actions with power supply current to continuously feed wire alternatly between forward and reverse directions. Process helps to increase travel speed and eliminate spatter on wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum.

Orbimatic GmbH    Peterborough PE7 3FT  United Kingdom
Jan 31, 2005 Pro Service System uses indication panel that is housed on rear side of power supply. Control panel is equipped with 4 rows of LED’s which indicate state of individual internal supplies, fuses, and components in power supply. Main supply voltage to control panel is also monitored and separate voltage is used to control 1 LED that indicates if board supply is at fault.

Unitek Miyachi Corporation    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Dec 09, 2004 Inverter welder HF27 gives manufacturers complete 360° monitoring of all weld parameters, including current, force, displacement, time, and energy. Combo control mode uses real-time feedback to monitor and regulate critical weld parameters. Welder can be set to control voltage at beginning of weld and switch to constant current once pre-set current level is reached, allowing process to be tailored for positioning or contaminant issues and weld splash prevention.

Jetline Engineering, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
May 20, 2004 The 9500 System Controller can communicate with host computer and perform program editing at host computer. Its 9500-FW-MP-SER-PC firmware upgrade allows unlimited programs to be stored at host computer. Data transfer is done via serial or USB port with adaptor, allowing user to move programs back and forth between 9500 and host. Its 9500-FW-PC-EDIT software upgrade allows user to create and edit welding programs at host computer.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Jun 13, 2003 STA Series AC control has secondary voltage monitoring feature so user can measure RMS or PEAK voltage during weld. Unit allows measurement of last cycle of weld to provide measurement of final resistance during last cycle. Built-in monitor keeps track of all electrical variables that reflect changes in resistance from weld to weld. Data is sent via RS-485 for each weld and can be collected from multiple controls in network.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
May 22, 2003 Single phase AC resistance STA Series controls include electronic pressure regulator that allows force to be programmed as part of weld schedule. STA's output is 0–10 Vdc standard and is compatible with most regulators. Pressure reading optimizes weld quality and throughput via programmable firing force. Differential pressure monitoring feature enables control to measure pressure on the top and bottom of pneumatic cylinder and fire when desired welding force is reached.

STAPLA Ultrasonics Corp.    Wilmington, MA 01887 1014
Apr 17, 2003 Dynamic-response USC Controller features one-button operation and is used with K Series and C Series plastic welders. It measures weld time, trigger position and weld distance, final weld position, energy, and power for each weld as it is made. Controller displays weld data graphs to help visually interpret welding process. It can store up to 20 or 200 welding programs depending on model, and it actively controls weld frequency at 20 kHz ±300 Hz.

Lincoln Electric Company, Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
May 01, 2002 Advanced Foot Amptrol(R) provides tactile click that operators can hear and feel, allowing repeatable starts and stops at desired minimum current. It eliminates manually overshooting intended starting current and reduces risk of melting during arc start process. Adjustable heel stop allows user to locate repeatable foot position. Click is also heard when arc extinguishes.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.    Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Mar 28, 2002 HDC(High Deposition Controller) 1500 automatic weld control interfaces with AC or DC constant currents or constant-voltage power sources having remote contactor and output control. Unit offers true crater condition, burnback, and independent run-in and jog speed control. Five HDC 1500 packages include choice of power source, shunt control, cable kit, RAD wire drive assembly, wire straightener, flux hopper, and OBT torch. It uses AC square-wave technology.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Jan 07, 2002 Model DC25 linear DC resistance welding control has built-in monitor for precision control of miniature and micro-miniature parts. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, or power in increments down to .01 milliseconds. Unit runs on single-phase line voltage, and features user interface and real time energy display. Linear control circuit provides instantaneous updates of welding pulse, and is capable of outputting 4000 A peak current.

Lincoln Electric Company, Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Dec 21, 2001 Invertec V350-PRO has integrated control panel that eliminates cable clutter and pendant confusion. Constant power MIG mode adjusts voltage and current for smooth welding of thin sheet metal. It has pulse programs for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, 4043 and 5356 alloys and nickel. Unit offers output on single phase or three phase input power. It produces constant current or constant voltage welding output for Stick, TIG MIG or arc gouging.