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Fronius Velo: assisted MIG / MAG welding.
presenting an extremely versatile solution for high-quality manual MIG / MAG welding. The Fortis product range contains powerful devices in the 270 to 500 A categories, either as compact all-in-one systems or as split versions with an external wirefeeder for a significantly extended operating range. All models can be equipped with Fronius functions such as pulse welding; SynchroPulse; stitch welding; TAC tacking function; HotStart and anti-stick.
With the new Velocity Assistant, or Velo for short, we are taking manual MIG / MAG welding to a whole new level. The innovative system was presented to the public for the first time at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen and at FABTECH in Chicago and caused quite a stir among all those who often weld long, precise seams. It offers assisted torch guidance and constant( and much higher) welding speed— for perfect, reproducible seams with reduced physical strain.
The new Ignis Battery has been designed for welding with a mobile battery-powered welding machine. It supports fully autonomous electrode welding and TIG welding. A mains power connection is not required. Thanks to complete independence from the energy supply, users can rely on a stable and highperformance welding process for both manual arc and TIG welding with innovative battery technology.
Pathfinder is our solution for offline programming of Fronius welding systems or working with digital twins. Intelligent functions simplify robot programming.
understanding of the condition of the welding equipment and the welding quality.
However, welding is a very complex physical process and still not fully understood, which makes it very difficult to get useful results out of the use of mathematics. Complexity needs experience-based intuition from welding experts, together with electronic and software specialists. Nevertheless, we are working with this technology, because we strongly believe that it will be also key for the future.
Pathfinder offline programming.
ISMR: How do you embed sustainability into your products, internal systems and operations?
HL: We have been working meticulously to carve out our position as an innovation leader in welding technology. It is therefore no surprise that our research and development work in the last 40 years has resulted in numerous milestones in welding technology which have always focused on quality, resource efficiency and sustainability. Our innovations always aim to provide customers with the highest quality while also saving valuable resources whether time and money, or energy and materials.
From introducing the world’ s first primary transistor-switched inverter welding system in 1981( which was a milestone in using less power and saving around 80 % of raw material compared to conventional welding systems at the time), we went on revolutionising welding technology e. g. by digitalising our welding systems for more efficiency.
With all our new products and solutions, we want to improve not only quality but also the efficient usage of resources such as wire, gas and energy. Therefore, we carried out our certified life cycle assessment( LCA) for welding applications last year. This holistic view of welding, from manufacturing through customer use to end of life, yields insights into the key areas where we can reduce the carbon footprint. As pioneers in the industry, we are looking to address these areas in cooperation with our customers.
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EDITOR’ S NOTE
For further details on the new Fronius Fortis range, see page 120 of this issue.
ISMR: How do you view the rise of artificial intelligence( AI) for manufacturing in general? How are you using AI in your business or products?
HL: Artificial intelligence is a booming technology and mainly known from the large language models( Chat GPT, Microsoft Copilot etc). We have been using intelligent mathematic methods, like machine learning or neural networks, for years to gain a better
Robot-assisted welding system.
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