AUTOPROGRAMMABLE ORBITAL PIPE WELDING SYSTEMS

Magnatech’s Pipemaster power source models are used for multipass orbital pipe welding. The Pipemaster 515 model has a 150 amp output, and the 516 model either 200 or 400 amp output. They control weld Head mechanical functions for torch rotation, wire feed, torch oscillation, arc voltage control, and control of arc length. The power sources can operate 22 different models of Magnatech weld heads as well as certain competitor models.

A primary concern in the welding industry is the need to program the equipment for each pipe size and material, and the time needed for welders to learn to program a CNC tool. The proprietary and unique Autoprogramming mode allows operation without programming training. An inexperienced user can enter the pipe’s OD, wall thickness, and material, and a weld program is generated.

Two modes, edit and scaling, are available for modifying the parameters. The edit mode allows changes at any point in the weld cycle; the scaling mode allows a percentage change for the entire program. The power source stores up to 100 weld programs. Programs can be transferred using a standard USB flash drive. A waterproof control pendant incorporating a sealed silicone rubber keypad allows control remote from the power source.

The system’s data recording and printout include operator ID, weld ID number, program number, material, OD, wall thickness, date, time, weld Head model, project, drawing, and programmed parameters.

A detachable coolant recirculator mounts beneath the power source.

Multiple language options are user selectable.