Oil & Gas Innovation OGI Autumn 2019 | Page 13

FlexTrack 45 Pro Welding Carriage. Cladding Cell is an extremely powerful cladding system that leaves nothing to be desired thanks to its simple operation, precise motion sequences and comprehensive data recording options. In addition, the Compact Cladding Cell is characterized by innovative software functions, maximum process reliability and maximum reliability in continuous use. The Automatic Multi Sequence function allows several welding and movement parameters to be stored in the form of sequences which are executed fully automatically one after the other starting from the parking position. Endless Torch Rotation - new control system for greater application versatility This cladding system was developed for larger and more complex components. The heart of the ETR system is the endlessly rotating welding head, which can also weld components with several bores and different bore angles. The torch and wire feeder rotate together around the bore axis. The fully automatic centering of the components saves production time. A further development of the ETR system is the ETR Ultimate. This welding system literally crowns the current ETR: Users can use it not only for classic cladding, but also for joining components with complex geometries and seam sequences that are difficult to weld. This is made possible by the new system control, equipped with a convenient 21-inch touch display. The welding technician sees a three-dimensional model of the component to be welded, for which all he has to do is import the design data from the CAD software. Before the welding process starts, the user defines the welding sequence via a user-friendly user interface. The system-owned software then translates the entered parameters into the CNC programming language G-Code and the welding process can start. The innovative system control directs all axes simultaneously and moves the welding head directly to the target point. New High Performance Pipe Cladding System - higher welding speeds The Pipe Cladding System is a special solution for the internal cladding of pipes such as risers. Fronius has significantly improved the performance of its pipe cladding system and thus multiplied the welding speed. In order to achieve these high welding speeds, the wire feed and welding torch have been optimized, which significantly increases the deposition rate. In addition to the enormous savings in machining time, the new cladding system consumes less gas and protects the torch wear parts. The cooling of the torch, wire feeder and camera is highly efficient and ensures reliable operation at high temperatures inside the tube. The result is a high-performance cladding system that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of welding speed, quality and economy. FlexTrack 45 Pro - ideal for the pipe shop ETR Ultimate Endless Torch Rotation System. In pipeline construction, the FlexTrack 45 Pro welding tractor offers a practical solution for all those who place high quality demands on their welding seams and at the same time are looking for a simple and, above all, economical solution for their pipe connections. This is ensured by the welding properties of the modern TPS/i welding machines and the constant welding speed of the trolley. The flexible rails follow the curved component shape to the point, the operation is easy and comfortable thanks to the intuitive remote control. The welding systems can be adapted to changed applications by extensions and software updates. And with a retrofit, even older installations are quickly up to date again. This ensures that the investments are profitable in the long term. • High Performance Pipe Cladding System. If you would like to know more about the solutions discussed in this article please contact: FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH [email protected] / Phone: +43 7242 241 0 13