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Next-generation welding platform
To improve weld quality and productivity in heavy industrial welding applications , ESAB has launched its next-generation Warrior ® Edge 500 CX multi-process power source , RobustFeed Edge CX wire feeder and Exeor MIG torches to global markets .
“ The Warrior Edge system makes it possible for regular welders to achieve excellent welding results without a complex set-up process . It also has built-in connectivity and comes with a subscription to the InduSuite WeldCloud Fleet online software application . RobustFeed Edge CX also features a new digital gas control technology , called TrueFlow , that improves welding quality , saves gas and helps avoid weld defects caused by improper flow rates ,” the welding specialist told ISMR .
The system is designed to simplify training , promote continuous weld quality improvement and enable connectivity to InduSuite digital applications that optimise productivity . The Warrior Edge 500 CX has a rated welding output of 500 amps at a 60 per cent duty cycle for synergic MIG / MAG / flux cored ; pulsed MIG ; MMA ; gouging and Live TIG . It features the company ’ s nextgeneration digital control electronics for more controlled arc starts and greater arc stability to minimize spatter . It is designed specifically for heavy industrial fabrication ; structural steel fabrication ; transportation ; railcar ; mobile equipment ; tank and vessel fabrication as well as the power generation industries .
InduSuite applications , such as WeldCloud Fleet and WeldCloud Productivity , are designed to connect data , machinery and processes to optimise performance and “ unlock a shop ’ s true potential .”
“ WeldCloud Fleet enables users to manage welding jobs across a fleet of equipment at one or multiple locations , saving hours of time . It delivers support for planning , documenting and providing reminders for service maintenance and calibration activities , provides remote software upgrades and prepares event logs for early detection and notification of equipment issues ,” explained ESAB .
“ Warrior Edge can detect and react to arc behaviour in critical moments , such as clearing a short circuit , up to ten times faster than traditional inverter machines . As a result , the system minimizes weld spatter and creates a stable arc and more controllable weld pool . Operators find it easier to make better welds and spend less time grinding , both of which improve productivity . The new power current control module also enables ESAB engineers to develop , optimise and update each welding method independently ,” it added .
To further simplify operation , the RobustFeed Edge CX feeder locates material selection and configurations inside the case . It features a quick-to-set-up operator management system that uses an RFID reader to scan operator badges . This allows locking parameter limits for quick jobs , improving repeatability and adherence to Weld Procedure Specifications .
The new TrueFlow digital gas control technology automatically prevents insufficient gas flow and optimises flow during arc starts and welding , a common source of quality issues and gas waste . According to ESAB , it can save from US $ 600-1,200 per year in typical use cases . RobustFeed Edge builds on the ESAB RobustFeed platform , which won the 2021
Red Dot Award for product design . The RobustFeed platform features SpoolSafe , IP54 protection against dirt / dust that keeps wire dry and clean , improves feedability and reduces the risk of weld contamination . It also includes the PreciDrive wire drive system that maintains precision wire feeding performance to promote consistent weld quality .
RobustFeed Edge CX works with ESAB ’ s new Exeor torch , which features a slim , balanced lightweight design with a soft grip area . Remote function buttons on the top of the torch enable adjustments without an additional cable . The torch is available in both air- and water-cooled versions . An LED light illuminates the welding area prior to arc start . n
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