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- - By Yogavignesh Date 02-23-2015 05:21
Hi,

Can you please suggest a MIG welding Machine, for Welding Hydraulic Cylinder
Tubes, Should Work nearly 18hrs a day, In Future the same should be used in robotic arms.
please Advise...
Parent - - By ssbn727 (*****) Date 02-24-2015 08:00
Weldcome to the world's Greatest Greatest Welding Forum Yoga!

You need to present us with much more details such as: material, thickness, method of transfer, filler metal, and many more details before any of us can offer you suggestions that will be a match for your application. :grin::lol::cool:

Respectfully,
Henry
Parent - - By Yogavignesh Date 02-25-2015 03:27
Hi Henry,

Thanks for your reply,

We are in process of selecting Welding Machine for our Hydraulic Cylinder mfg unit,as
instructed i have furnished the details below.

Material will be usually Seamless Pipes, ST52 & ASTM 106Gr B.
Pipe Wall Thickness will be maximum of 20mm.

Application : Port Welding, Rod End Fixing. Few pics url attached for your kind ref..

http://www.eagle-hydraulic.com/images/oem/welding_06_enlarge.jpg
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kmslid0G92Y/hqdefault.jpg
http://www.sunnysteel.com/images/seamless/Pipe-beveld-cut.jpg

As this is Hydraulic Cylinder the tube should not get shrink after Welding and
Should be free from Leak.

Thanks
Parent - - By TimGary (****) Date 02-25-2015 15:00
Ok, so making a few assumptions:
You're using different processes or transfer modes for root and cap operations.
You don't want to have to post weld dress the root pass on the pipe interior, or use backing.
You intend to RT the welds to verify defect condition,
You have high volumes of welds to make in various diameters.
You want to do this robotically if possible.
You're not afraid to pay for top of the line equipment.
You have careful controls in place to ensure acuurate fit-ups and stretegic tacking operations.

I recommend a Miller Axcess-E 450.
This would allow the ability for using RMD tranfer for the root pass, with accu-pulse and/or spray transfers for fill and cap.
With all the additional options for fine tuning every nuance of the weld, this can offer ease of use reliability for acceptable welds while maximizing efficiency.
The Centerpoint functions that the Axcess-E gives will also provide weld monitoring and a digital signature for each weld, which can be used for quality acceptance and documentation.

You could also use Lincoln Powerwave with STT and Checkpoint technology, and Fronius TransPuls with CMT and Explorer technology with the same result.
Each have options for both manual and robotic capability.

In this case, each manufacturer would offer an effective solution with competitive pricing, it just comes down to who can provide the best service in your area.

Tim
Parent - - By kcd616 (***) Date 02-25-2015 17:09 Edited 02-25-2015 17:28
Tim, is so correct
might throw in daihen
but you might want to ask Lawrence or Ed Craig
but not what I know, as far robotic stuff
hope this helps
sincerely,
Kent
Parent - By Yogavignesh Date 02-27-2015 03:55
Hi Kent,

Thanks a lot.
Parent - - By Lawrence (*****) Date 02-25-2015 20:28
Nothing to add to Tim's excellent guidance.
Parent - - By Yogavignesh Date 02-27-2015 03:56
Hi Lawrence,

Thanks a lot.
Parent - By 46.00 (****) Date 02-27-2015 09:09
like!:cool:
Parent - - By Yogavignesh Date 02-27-2015 03:55
Hi Tim,

Great Job

Really Thanks a lot, it is very much Clear now.
Parent - - By TimGary (****) Date 02-27-2015 13:11
How about letting us know later, what you chose and how it works out?

There's lots if great information in the archives of this forum.
If you haven't already, use the search function for key topics.

Thanks,
Tim Gary
Parent - By Yogavignesh Date 03-07-2015 07:06
Sure Tim,
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