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News Release from: Lincoln Electric Company, The | Subject: Power Wave AC/DC 1000 inverter power source
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 April 2008
AC/DC 1000 inverter power source is
modular
Designed as part of a modular welding system for single or multiple arc welding applications, Lincoln Electric's AC/DC 1000 inverter power source has more flexibility and lower operating costs.
Lincoln Electric's Power Wave AC/DC 1000 inverter power source is designed as part of a modular welding system for single or multiple arc welding applications It is intended for users of submerged arc welding who seek increased productivity, lower operating costs, improved quality and greater production flexibility
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jan 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lincoln Electirc claimed that each Power Wave 1000 achieves a 95% power factor with 86% efficiency for lower operating costs.
The Power Wave AC/DC 1000 produces a variable AC output, as well as straight DC+ or DC- output.
No hardware configuration changes are required.
Lincoln Electric told manufac turingtalk.com that these software-driven capabilities allow for unprecedented welding performance in multi-arc welding applications in pipe mills, pressure vessel applications or structural steel fabrication.
* Wave control - the Power Wave AC/DC 1000 has Lincoln's Nextweld Waveform Control Technology, which uses electronic regulation circuitry to control and shape the output waveform.
Using Waveform Control Technology, welding waveform parameters can be tailored to the application.
The AC waveform can operate at any frequency between 0 and 200Hz with a single knob.
Dialing in the frequency aids in stabilising the arc.
Also, the amplitude and duration of the positive and negative cycles are independently adjustable, delivering greater control of bead shape, higher deposition rates and lower heat inputs.
In addition, parameters can be controlled and regulated automatically so synergic adjustments can be made by the machine while welding.
A variety of operating modes can be used to favour high deposition or high travel speeds.
For multiple arc welding set-ups, any phase relationship can be achieved between the output waveforms regardless of the input connection - to reduce arc blow and virtually eliminate Scott connections.
* Automation networking - the Power Wave AC/DC 1000 is designed for use with digital communications, such as communicating with other Lincoln ArcLink equipment.
This makes it an excellent candidate for automation, said Lincoln.
Built-in networking features make it easy to perform production monitoring, control or diagnostic troubleshooting via an Ethernet connection over the Internet from a desktop at remote locations.
In addition, the power source can be easily integrated into a Hard Automation PLC-controlled cell via DeviceNet.
The result is a highly integrated and flexible welding cell that can provide maximum flexibility for developing flawless procedures.
The Power Wave AC/DC 1000's modular construction allows for easy service and maintenance.
Since the unit is software controlled, it can be upgraded as new features become available.
Lincoln's tough design ensures long life.
For example, double locked harness connectors provide an added measure of reliability for secure connections and tray-mounted, completely potted PC boards are environmentally shielded from the elements and protected from most forms of physical damage.
* About Lincoln Electric - The Lincoln Electric Company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma-arc and oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
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