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TANDEM + combines two independent arcs with a filler wire in a molten pool.
The 3-wire system is designed for efficiency and flexibility in use.
“ TANDEM + offers up to 30 per cent higher deposition rate, compared to previous tandem technology,” said CLOOS.
New 3-wire process for MIG / MAG welding
With its new TANDEM + MIG / MAG welding process, CLOOS has focused on efficiency, performance and flexibility.
“ TANDEM + will make its official premiere at the SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN international trade show. In a live demonstration in a fully automated robot cell, visitors will see first-hand how the 3-wire process works in practice. TANDEM + raises the deposition rate to a completely new level, with a reduced number of welding layers and shorter welding times,” CLOOS told ISMR.
“ The innovative technology is based on a revolutionary 3-wire system and offers up to 30 per cent higher deposition rates compared to the previous Tandem Weld technology. TANDEM + was specially developed for applications with high demands on deposition rate and process reliability. This high-capacity process combines two independent arcs with a filler wire in a molten pool. The 3-wire process guarantees maximum process stability and optimum results, even for complex welding tasks. The result: fewer welding layers and intermediate layer cleaning, shorter welding times and significantly reduced rework effort overall,” said the welding specialist.
TANDEM + is particularly suitable for largevolume welding in sectors such as rail vehicle construction, wind power, steel and boiler construction and the construction machinery industry( wherever thick-walled components are welded in multiple layers).
“ Existing welding systems with tandem technology can be easily converted to TANDEM + with an upgrade kit for quick and economical entry into the next generation of MIG / MAG welding,” added CLOOS.
The CLOOS Group is an international company with headquarters in Haiger, Germany. With over 1000 employees worldwide, CLOOS supplies welding expertise for industrial applications and combines specialised knowledge from welding applications, robotics, automation and software in customised solutions for medium-sized companies, as well as for large international automotive, commercial vehicle and agricultural machinery manufacturers.
CLOOS has ten production sites and more than 60 sales and service centres worldwide( including North and South America, Asia and Australia). n
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Stamping, welding and coating in focus
Haitong Metals( Ningbo Haitong Metal Fabrication Co, Ltd) has been a sheet metal stamping manufacturer since 1988. Based in Ningbo, China, it specialises in various OEM stamping-welding products with multiple surface treatments.
There are separate workshops for stamping, welding and assembly operations. Progressive stamping, precision stamping, welding and assembly are key processes at its 110,000 sq. ft. factory.
“ Our MRPII( Manufacturing Resource Planning) and ISO9001 quality control systems have become the key to our success, and inspired faith in our customers,” it explained.
The company produces custom stamped parts, assembly parts, welded parts and other component parts( such as extrusions and castings) from robotic welding and stamping
A robotic stamping line at Haitong Metals.
lines. Examples of its parts and products include light covers; welded spring bars; cover assemblies; router cases; stamped PC covers and various drawn items.
“ We also supply powder-coated, spotwelded parts; stainless-steel chimney caps and support brackets as well as stamped and riveted / fastened parts,” it told ISMR.“ As a professional stamping manufacturer,
Part example.
we are dedicated to achieving superior quality through teamwork and continuous improvement. Ideas and designs from customers can be turned into new products in complete confidence. Any OEM metalwork is welcomed,” it concluded. n
www. haitong-metals. com
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