Lincoln Electric What Is Nextweld?, Waveform Control Technology, on stainless, Power Feed 10M

A CLOSER LOOK

WHAT IS NEXTWELD®?

Nextweld integrates Lincoln’s technologies, processes and products to create a comprehensive, flexible, user-friendly welding system that can increase efficiency and reduce fabrication costs. Waveform Control Technology™ and digital

communications provide the foundation for Nextweld innovations like Pulse-On-Pulse™, Power Mode™, STT® and ArcLink®. Look for Nextweld for ultimate arc control, high efficiency/reliability and seamless system integration.

Waveform Control Technology®

Driving Superior Welding Performance

Lincoln’s Waveform Control Technology controls and shapes the output waveforms (or weld modes) to adapt to virtually any application, material or weld position. In addition, you can have our Application Engineering department add or customize standard waveform programs or request Lincoln Wave Designer™ software to build or customize waveform progams yourself.

For more information see Nextweld Document #NX-1.10

Lincoln Nextweld Innovations for Challenging Applications

Waveform Control Technology makes it possible to take advantage of Lincoln innovations like these patented processes using the Power Feed 10M and a Power Wave® power source:

Pulse-On-Pulse™uses a sequence of varying pulse wave shapes to produce a TIG-like bead appearance and excellent weld properties when MIG welding aluminum. Pulse-On-Pulse controls arc length and heat input together, making it easier to achieve good penetration.

For more information see Nextweld Document #NX-2.10

Pulse-On-Pulse on 3 mm Aluminum

Power Mode™ uses high-speed regulation of output power to deliver extremely fast response to changes in the arc, for example, when using a whip technique. The result is improved MIG welding performance, including low spatter, very uniform, consistent bead wetting and controlled penetration. Power Mode benefits are especially apparent on low voltage applica- tions on thin steel and stainless steel material less than 20 gauge (0.7 mm). It also delivers excellent arc characteristics on aluminum and other alloys such as silicon bronze and nickel alloys.

For more information see Nextweld Document #NX-2.60

Power Mode reduces spatter and improves bead appearance, even for low voltage procedures

on stainless.

Power Mode aids bead wetting and penetration on aluminum.

Power Feed 10M

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