X5 FastMig – versatile industrial multi-process welder
360-degree modular multi-process welder primarily focuses on high-performance MIG/MAG welding. X5 FastMig offers setup options for manual, synergic, and pulse welding. A wide range of accessories brings flexibility and efficiency to welding production processes.
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360° modular system
Multi-process industrial MIG/MAG welding system including stick (MMA), gouging and TIG process, application accessories and integrated digital connectivity.
Elevate productivity
MAX and Wise special welding processes elevate productivity, increase welding speed, improve weld pool control and lower heat input.
Set faster
Weld Assist is the fast set MIG/MAG guidance tool. Simply select your joint style, welding position and material thickness and you're ready to weld.
Industrial multi-process welder offering more than a great weld
Experience next-generation industrial welding with X5 FastMig for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding applications. Designed and manufactured in Finland, X5 FastMig is developed in collaboration with professional welders so that every detail has been refined to meet the requirements of true welding experts.
The X5 FastMig is a versatile welding machine that adapts to your needs while increasing valuable arc-on time. It's available in 400A and 500A models and delivers high-performance MIG/MAG welding in three system configurations: X5 FastMig Pulse for challenging applications or materials like aluminum, X5 FastMig Auto for synergic welding applications, and X5 FastMig Manual for fine-tuning your own parameter settings.
Built with energy-efficient inverter technology, the X5 FastMig is an arc welding powerhouse that's also ready for cobot welding integration. It's compatible with the Digital Connectivity Module for Cobotics, and set-up is quick and easy with the Kemppi Cobotics app. The X5 FastMig welding machine is the heart of a 360-degree modular welding solution that also does DC TIG welding, stick welding (MMA), and gouging.
Integrated digital connectivity opens a world of helpful welding data*. X5 FastMig comes with a free three-month trial for our unique WeldEye welding management software that includes the ArcVision module and digital WPS (dWPS) functionality. Add MAX and Wise special welding processes to any X5 FastMig welding machine for enhanced features that deliver increased speed, better control, and high-quality welds.
*Requires X5 Wire Feeder 300 APC model
The X5 FastMig welding system offers many different configurations for a wide range of applications. Explore the combinations under product options.
Optimized arc control
The X5 FastMig’s precise ignition and stable arc control produce high-quality welds. The latest ignition technology, Touch Sense Ignition, is featured as standard in all available models. It minimizes spatter and reduces the need for after-treatment. Arc control can be further optimized with optional welding programs and Wise special processes.
Built to last
The X5 FastMig is protected with a robust, injection-molded plastic casing that will absorb the knocks experienced during welding and guarantees uninterrupted welding. The wire feeder's graphical display panel is impact-resistant and will withstand challenging conditions.
Effortless operation
The X5 FastMig is easy to operate and fast to adopt. The wire feeder’s sturdy rotate-and-push buttons can be handled effortlessly, even with thick welding gloves on. Excellent usability increases valuable arc-on time, especially in companies that employ an outsourced workforce and where the welding fleet is shared.
Accurate process control
The graphical 5.7” TFT screen panel clearly displays all the needed information without abbreviations. Weld Assist guides the welder to set the correct welding parameters depending on the joint type, material thickness, and welding position. Memory channels record and save frequently used and personal settings. In addition to automated parameter setting, a manual panel with traditional two-knob operation is available with limited welding processes and functions.
360-degree modular solution
The X5 FastMig’s wide range of accessories includes transport units, remote controls, and interconnection cables of various lengths. The 4-wheeled cart features a pivoting cylinder plate that allows safe cylinder loading at floor level without extra lifting.
Energy-efficient cooling
Dynamic gas and water cooling ensure optimal temperature control and power efficiency. Depending on the welding power level and duration, the power source’s cooling fans moderate airflow and the cooler motor’s run times between 15 seconds and 4 minutes, reducing electrical power consumption and localized noise levels.
Track arc on time and welding parameters
WeldEye ArcVision is an integrated Industry 4.0 solution that tracks and records arc-on time and welding parameters for better insight into welding production. Activate your free three-month trial license of WeldEye ArcVision with no obligation. The trial license also includes WeldEye’s Welding Procedures module, allowing the user to test the digital WPS (dWPS) feature. Note: APC wire feeder model is needed.
Manage WPS digitally
dWPS feature, included in the WeldEye ArcVision's 3-month trial license, ensures that correct welding parameters are always in use and welding procedure specifications (WPS) are accurately followed. Any welding deviations send alert to the screen decreasing welding defects.
Customize your screen
You can add a personalized screen saver image to X5 FastMig with an AP/APC wire feeder. The image must be prepared at https://kemp.cc/screensaver (see the Read more link) and then copied onto a USB memory stick. The supported image files are JPG, PNG, and GIF. Connect the USB memory stick to your welder's USB port, and you are ready to go!
Easy changing of wire spools
The ergonomically designed, top-loading wire feeder saves space and improves occupational safety for changing wire spools. It can also be hung up and adjusted to multiple different angles for easy accessibility, even in a dual setup. The handle’s internal structures are enforced to sustain temporary suspension during crane transfers.
Improved safety and visibility with the work lights
X5 FastMig HD300 wire feeders are equipped with work lights, improving working efficiency and safety in lowlight welding environments with or without mains power connected. In addition, the wire feeder cabinet has LED lighting.
More control on weld pool in position welding
MAX Position helps manage gravitational effects on a molten weld pool. MAX Position improves control and confidence when working in the position, and is excellent when filling and capping in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum applications in the PF position.
Over 30% lower heat input
MAX Cool lowers heat input by up to 32%, improving control where excessive temperatures negatively impact weld pool stability and increase joint distortion. MAX Cool is the ideal solution for a variety of applications, including thin sheet fabrication, root welding, gap bridging, and joining thin extruded sections in solid Fe, Ss, CuAl8, and CuSi3 filler materials.
Up to 70% faster welding travel speed
MAX Speed increases welding travel speed by up to 70%* compared to traditional pulse or spray arc processes. MAX Speed produces clean top-quality weld seams, effectively reducing labor time and welding cost. MAX Speed is designed for steel and stainless steel welding applications in the PA and PB positions. Note:(*) Maximum travel speeds measured for automated and semi-automated Ss applications. Speed reductions apply in manual welding applications and Fe material.
25% faster welding
WiseFusion produces a very narrow and energy-dense arc that allows welding at a significantly higher speed without the risk of undercut. WiseFusion is up to 25% faster than conventional synergic 1-MIG and pulsed MIG, and it also facilitates weld pool control in position welding. Adaptive arc length regulation eliminates the need for constant parameter adjustment.
Access hard-to-reach welding sites
The SuperSnake GTX sub-feeding system easily reaches the welding targets that are not accessible with basic welding equipment. Excellent for customers welding in large site environments, where equipment movement, reach, and access present significant challenges.
30% less spatter in steel welding
WiseSteel tackles the challenges of globular arc range by alternating between short arc and spray transfer. In short-circuit transfer, it improves the arc stability adaptively, providing better out-of-position steel welding capabilities. In spray transfer mode, micropulsing of current and voltage increases travel speed significantly.
Intelligent narrow gap welding
Reducing the groove angle can add significantly to the efficiency and productivity of welding of heavy metal structures. Kemppi’s solution, Reduced Gap Technology (RGT), allows reliable and efficient narrow gap welding with no need for special equipment or accessories for material thicknesses of up to 30 mm. WisePenetration+ is needed to enable the use of RGT with the X5 FastMig. The function ensures weld penetration regardless of variation in stick-out length and keeps the welding current stabilized in all situations by actively adjusting the wire feed.
Cable Calibration
Quality assurance begins even before the arc ignites. Welding cable calibration compensates for cable voltage losses and keeps the arc voltage constant regardless of cable length. X5 FastMig has a built-in cable calibration function. The calibration must be repeated every time when you change the length of interconnection cable, earth return cable, subfeeder cable or welding gun cable.
PowerLog
PowerLog feature allows three alternative power level steps during welding, using the standard gun trigger to select the power step as your work demands.
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