WiseSteel special welding function
A welding function specially designed to tackle the challenges of globular transfer. WiseSteel alternates short arc transfer with spray transfer, which produces sound welds characterized by a regular fish-scale pattern.
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30% reduction in labor costs
Save 30% in labor costs per welded meter compared to standard arc.
30% reduction in grinding costs
Save 30% in grinding costs compared to standard MIG welding.
25% savings in straightening cost
Save 25% in straightening costs compared to standard MIG welding.
Boost efficiency and reduce spatter in mild steels
Optimized arc characteristics for different transfer modes make MIG welding of carbon steels easy and efficient with WiseSteel. For example, thanks to the intelligent control system, challenges related to globular transfer are now tackled. This is achieved by alternating short arc transfer with spray transfer, which reduces spatter by up to 30%, increases travel speed, and produces high-quality welds characterized by regular fish-scale patterns.
In short-circuit transfer, WiseSteel adaptively improves the arc stability, thus providing better out-of-position welding capabilities. Moreover, micro pulsing of the current and voltage in spray transfer mode constricts the arc, increasing travel speed by up to 30%.
Tackle the challenge of globular transfer with WiseSteel
A welding function specially designed to tackle the challenges of globular transfer. WiseSteel alternates short arc transfer with spray transfer, which produces sound welds characterized by a regular fish-scale pattern.
Less labor costs per welded meter
Thanks to micro pulsing of the current and voltage and to simultaneous adaptive regulation, which keeps the arc optimally short, WiseSteel provides up to 30% faster travel speed in spray transfer compared to the standard arc. Faster welding speed equals more welded parts or structures per shift, i.e. lower labor costs per welded meter.
Savings in grinding costs
WiseSteel in the globular transfer area significantly reduces spatter and thus post-weld grinding work compared to standard MIG welding. This is achieved by alternating short arc transfer with spray transfer to reduce the droplet size, enabling welding also in vertical and overhead positions.
Savings in straightening costs
WiseSteel's high-energy-density arc produces narrow, deep-penetrating welds requiring 75–80% of the heat input needed for a comparable penetration with standard MIG in spray transfer mode—lower heat input results in less distortion, which decreases the need for time-consuming flame straightening work.
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