Long manual MIG/MAG seams take skill. Over a long run the torch angle drifts, travel speed changes and the stick-out wanders, and the weld shows it. Fronius has a new answer to that, and it’s now available from Weldsafe: Fronius Velo.
What is Velo?
Velo is a velocity assistant for manual MIG/MAG welding. It doesn’t replace the welder. It guides the torch, so the welder keeps a constant travel speed and contact tip-to-work distance along the whole seam. The result is even heat input and a consistent weld, whether it’s laid by a time-served welder or someone newer to the trade.
Why it’s worth a look
- Better welds, sooner: less-experienced welders get to a good standard faster.
- Less strain: experienced welders have an easier time on long runs.
- Faster: Fronius says Velo’s guidance can up to double welding speed compared with conventional manual MIG/MAG welding.
- Consistent quality: steady speed and stick-out mean uniform heat input from start to finish.
- Quick set-up: SyNext keeps parameter setting simple.
Velo works with the Fronius Standard, LSC, Pulse, PMC and CMT processes, on steel and stainless steel.
What you need
A Velo system is built around a Fronius TPS/i (320 A and above) or iWave Multiprocess power source. To that you add the OPT/i Velo software option, the WF 25i Velo wire feeder and a torch adapter to suit your torch.
Already have a TPS/i or iWave? Velo can be retrofitted to many existing Fronius systems. Send us the model and serial number and we’ll check whether yours can be upgraded.
Get a quote
Every Velo set-up depends on your power source, torch, wire and the work you do, so we put each package together with you, working with Fronius UK where needed.
Find out more and send us your details on the Fronius Velo page, call 0141 959 5666 or email info@weldsafe.co.uk.
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