Lincoln Electric 455M Performance, Features, Nextweld, What is NEXTWELD?, Robot Teach Pendant

A CLOSER LOOK

PERFORMANCE

•The Power Waves contains a large library of welding programs or “weld modes.” Each weld mode is a specific software program that defines the output characteristics of the power source for simple processes like Stick and TIG to more complex processes like Synergic MIG (GMAW) and Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P). Weld modes were developed to handle a broad range of applications. They may be tuned to a specific electrode type, electrode diameter, gas type or application.

•All Power Waves share a common digital control platform to maximize interoperability, interchangeability and compatible software tools.

Nextweld

Lincoln's Power Wave power sources are equipped with Nextweld innovations that offer seamless system integration, high efficiency and reliability, and outstanding arc control. Here are just a few of Nextweld's technologies and processes that are standard with this machine.

•Waveform Control Technology™ controls and shapes the output waveform. Optimizes metal transfer to reduce spatter and improve stability. Simplifies process selection and controls heat input.

•Surface Tension Transfer (STT)(1) is a Waveform Control process that uses current controls to adjust the heat independent of wire feed speed, provides low heat input without overheating or burn- ing through. Distortion, spatter and smoke are reduced.

•The Power Wave 455 features Ethernet and DeviceNet compati- bility, as well as ArcLink, the leading communication protocol for welding and the best choice for seamless, time critical integration to the power source and networked equipment.

•Power Wave Robotic Welding Systems feature weld mode selection,

PRE-FLOW, RUN-IN, ARC CONTROL, BURNBACK, POST-FLOW and CRATER that provide the operators full control over the welding procedure and sequence.

•Synergic welding eliminates the need to independently set the wire feed speed and voltage. Synergic welding automatically sets both voltage and pulse characteristics based on the wire feed speed.

WHAT IS NEXTWELD™?

Nextweld incorporates Lincoln's technologies, processes and products to create a technologically advanced arc welding platform. Waveform Control Technology™, power electronics and digital com- munications provide the foundation for Nextweld innovations, including Surface Tension Transfer®,

Pulse-On-Pulse™, Chopper Technology™, ArcLink™ and many more. Try Nextweld products for ultimate arc control, high efficiency/reliability, and seamless system integration.

•State-of-the-Art Inverter technology provides high power efficiency, excellent welding performance and a lightweight, compact design. Rigorous environmental, mechanical and weld testing ensures ruggedness and reliability.

FEATURES

•When connected to Fanuc robot, welding software is accessible via the Robot’s teach pendant or a computer via the RS232 serial port.

•Welding software is upgradable via the RS232 serial port or via a network using the optional Ethernet module.

•Add, customize or replace Lincoln updated welding waveforms for every application using a laptop and Lincoln’s Wave Designer Software.

Robot Teach Pendant

•Select from over 60 standard welding procedures in the power source library from the robot’s Teach Pendant.

•Search by process and wire type.

•Full access to all power source details, including: control loop gains, machine calibration, arc statistics, unfiltered feedback signals.

•Access to power source diagnostic such as fault/alarm status/details.

•ArcLink is a leading digital communications protocol for sharing information between intelligent components in an arc welding system.

•Individual status light for each system component.

(1)Power Wave 455M/STT only

•Simple, reliable input voltage changeover.

•Auto device recognition simplifies accessory cable connections.

•Individual status light for each system component.

•DeviceNet or Ethernet modules can be field installed.

FANUC Robot

Teach Pendant

Welding Software

Power Wave 455M Robotic and Power Wave 455M/STT Robotic

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