Perfect Welding The Magazine

Perfect Welding - The Magazine. Edition 2020

75 years of Fronius
Welding technology brings global success

Totally local – worldwide: Fronius Sales and Service Partners
TPS/i WireSense: The Welding Wire as Sensor
Quality on the high seas: Blohm+Voss Relies on Welding Technology from Fronius for Shipbuilding

Edition 2020

Totally local – worldwide

Customer intimacy around the globe – Interview with the Head of the Business Unit Perfect Welding Harald Scherleitner. To the interview

EXPERTS FOR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

Fronius sales and service partners. Fronius welding technology is designed for a wide range of industries and all sizes of companies. Learn more

Fronius Germany

A site portrait – Interview with Ewald Eisner, Managing Director Fronius, Germany. To the interview

The Fronius Partner program

Fronius is developing a comprehensive network of qualified sales outlets. Learn more

Quality on the high seas

Blohm+Voss relies on welding technology from Fronius for shipbuilding. To the customer story

TPS/i WireSense

With the robot assistance system developed by Fronius, the welding wire is also a sensor. More about TPS/i WireSense

WireSense in practice

Magna Steyr installs Fronius WireSenseon in its production lines. Learn more

CUSTOMER INTIMACY IN ACTION

Interview with Fronius technician Stefan Höglinger about the WireSense development with Magna Steyr. To the interview

The art of TIG welding

Welding professional Sean Flottmann impresses on social media. More about Sean Flottmann

welder training

Virtual spaces, real advantages: VR in welder training. Learn more

Investing in customer satisfaction

Large-scale expansion of Austrian welding torch production. Learn more

02/2019

GROWTH

Fronius Perfect Welding is undergoing a period of both growth and change. With this in mind, we invited the heads of the Business Unit, Harald Langeder and Harald Scherleitner, for an interview.

LATIN AMERICA AND ITS POTENTIAL

Fronius is expanding rapidly, including in Latin America. Establishing new sites and strengthening the company’s presence on the whole continent are currently the top priorities.

¡VIVA EL AUTOMÓVIL!

It is the 15th biggest economy in the world and the 2nd biggest in Latin America. It is a subtropical paradise and the ancient realm of the Aztecs. Mexico is an emerging industrial region.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BIKE

Brazilian custom bike genius Tarso Marques relies on welding technology from Fronius.

A 65 PERCENT INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY

Brazilian company PAINCO produces welded components and assemblies from sheet metal – including in the yellow goods, commercial transport, and renewable energy segments.

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING OF LARGE COMPONENTS

High performance welding requires a wire feed of more than 15 meters per minute or more than 8 kilograms of wire to be melted per hour. No problem with the TPS 600i. The TPS/i TWIN Push system saves users even more time.

MORE EFFICIENCY IN POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION

Limited space and high quality requirements demand clever solutions so that welders can work efficiently, ergonomically, and safely. To find such a solution, you need look no further than Fronius.

THE TRANSSTEEL MULTIPROCESS SERIES

Multiprocess welding systems are an incredibly practical tool, as they mean that users only need one device to carry out a variety of welding tasks. The investment costs for users are low, but the benefits are huge. Fronius has now added two new multiprocess devices to its product range.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

When tracks are upgraded, maintained, or replaced, there should always be as little disruption as possible. This requires automated and reliable track-laying machines – such as those made by long-established Swiss company MATISA.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

An insight into the joining technology center at Magna Steyr, which is part of the Canadian-Austrian Magna Group. The brandindependent vehicle contract manufacturer develops and produces complete vehicles for OEMs.

LAYER BY LAYER

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is a hot topic at the moment. An increasing range of components and goods, including those made from metal, are being produced quickly and inexpensively using additive methods, such as wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM).

EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES

Geoff Melton , Chair of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee at the International Institute of Welding (IIW) and expert in arc welding processes was invited for an interview.

01/2019

A Time of change for welding technology in the automotive industry

The automotive industry has always been particularly open to innovation. Manufacturers and suppliers are often in the vanguard when it comes to integrating new manufacturing technologies and processes.

Complex forms - Quick weld seams

How process control variants are revolutionizing the welding of exhaust components.

Getting to the heart of precision

With Cycle Step, Fronius has developed a new variant for the “cold” welding process CMT (Cold Metal Transfer).

How Human beings and robots can work together in future

How do robots have to be designed so that we, as human beings, will feel safe with them, be able to work with them, and will not perceive these autonomous helpers as a threat?

People are still in demand wherever flexibility is required

Prof. Thomas Bauernhansl speaks about the current state of the automotive industry in the digital revolution.

Price Pressure as hard as steel - Lightning-Speed welding processes

Not only is steel one of the oldest materials, it is also one of the most cost-effective. This makes steel an importantparent material in the automotive industry.

Everything has to be absolutely perfect

The requirements for cell cases for electric vehicles are very strict, and the manufacturing process is anything but banal.

Volkswagen on the outside, Fronius on the inside

In the workshops of the Volkswagen Group Fronius-FAN welding systems are used for repairs and restoration.

Welding Battery trays- High performance for E-Mobility

The automotive industry is increasingly relying on electric drives. The consequences for production are enormous.

Consistent Quality, spot after spot

At the end of the 19th century, copper electrodes began to be used for resistance spot welding for the first time.

A Global network of competent and reliable partners

Fronius has developed a “selling center” made up of sales and service teams (VSPs) to act as a counterpart to the customer’s buying center.

Building on the success of a direct relationship

China. Fronius has been closely involved with this growing market since 2013, when the company established a subsidiary in the country.

Electric sports car Quiantu K50

The series version of the high-tech electric sports car was launched on the Chinese market in August 2018. A high-tech vehicle calls for high-tech welding – from the Fronius TPS/i.

Troubleshooting between the lines

In an age of fully digitized welding systems, the software is at least as important for keeping things running smoothly as the actual hardware components.

The winners of the Welding Challenge Contest

A challenge shared is a challenge solved

In 2017, Fronius Perfect Welding asked users to share their unresolved welding challenges. At the end of November last year, the companyinvited the winners of the Welding Challenge Contest to Wels.

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Voice-controlled welding systems

Fronius, together with several partners, has been working on a revolutionary approach which involves controlling welding systems via voice command.

Ready for emergencies

Trumer protective systems can be found in hazardous areas all over the world, helping to ensure that events such as rockfalls and mudslides cause as little damage as possible.

Creating order

A successful design adds value to a product, since intuitive operation is only possible if the function and design are considered as a whole.

02/2018

Big data in welding technology

Even in welding technology, the collection and processing of relevant information opens up enormous potential for optimization. Read more here.

Data analysis improves welding

Modern welding systems record different types of information, which allows processes to be optimized. Fronius offers the data analysis system WeldCube.

Smart data

Digitization has also arrived in industrial manufacturing. Prof. Christian Brecher explains the impact on production in an interview.

Apps for welding solutuions

WeldConnect identifies suitable welding parameters for manual welders and with the Welducation Basic App you always have the welding trainer in your pocket.

Calibrating welding systems

Maintaining quality standards for welding systems in the long term requires regular calibration. Read more about the procedure and the advantages.

Product development in the welding technology

The influence of customer proximity on product development in the welding industry. Harald Langeder in an interview.

A welding challenge in ship propulsion systems

Welding is a world full of challenges! At the Fronius Welding Challenge, Hamilton Jet Global - a manufacturer of propulsion systems for ships - won.

Heat reduction in overlay welding

At the Fronius Welding Challenge, Postle Industries Inc. - a manufacturer of filler materials for surfacing - has won. Read more here.

Partnership with igm Robotersysteme

igm specializes in automated welding solutions for sectors including construction and agricultural machinery. Read more about the partnership with Fronius.

Steel welding with apush system

Welding steel should be straightforward, robust and cost-effective. Gas metal arc welding is particularly suitable for this, such as the Fronius push system.

TransSteel 2200 - best welding machine of the year

The TransSteel 2200 has not only convinced practical manual welders. Two expert juries have awarded a prize to the manual power source.

Product tester for Fronius welding equipment

Blown away - Justin Merrill

Justin Merrill tests different Fronius welding machines and shares them on social networks like Instagram and YouTube.

Getting straight to the point

With the new DeltaCon pliers or with the innovative DeltaSpot system from Fronius, perfect welding results can be achieved point by point.

Need more speed

At the beginning of 2018, Aumayr GmbH manufactured around 1,000 linear meters of airline components. An impressive amount, thanks to the ArcRover 22.

The fine art of shipbuilding

Whether new construction, maintenance or repair work in shipbuilding - the Fronius TransSteel and TPS / i power sources are particularly well received here.

01/2018

TIG - Superhero among welding processes

TIG welding is a process that enables top-quality weld seams. For stringend requirements regarding appearance and quality.

ArcTig - the new TIG welding process

ArcTig is significantly faster than normal TIG processes. Its focused arc results in shorter processing times with still high-quality seams.

Economical aluminum welding - MagicWave

Welding with AC may result in a loss of power. The new MagicWave prevents this drawback automatically.

Interview with Borys Paton

Thanks to his dedication, the USSR was one of the leading countries in the field of arc welding.

The beauty of welding - Art

Welding artist Dmitry Kuschniruk discovered his love for artistic welding while working at the Paton Electric Welding Institute.

Fronius Agency Japan - Expertise on-sight

Japan is one of the world’s biggest markets for welding systems. A great reasons why Fronius has been running an Agency there.

Fronius Partner Program - From Minnesota to Texas

Chris Bliven explains what the distribution & partner program at Fronius US is all about.

Welder for passion - Living the dream

From airplane exhaust manifolds to ranch fences → David Blackburn fixes everything in his free time.

Helps firefighters save the day

Spencer Manufacturing builds welding engines. Working with the Fronius TPS 320i Compact reduced the time on this application.

Interview with Michael Mondria

Michael Mondria talks to us about the creative design elements as well as the advantages and risks involved with digitization.

Sustainable welding - the crucial factors

Sustainability saves on money and is environmentally friendly. We show you how you can realize sustainable welding, too.

LaserHybrid Twin - Fast and reliable welding

By combining laser and MIG welding, LaserHybrid Twin offers improved gap-bridging ability, higher speed and deep penetration.

Carriages for automated welding

Welding carriages from Fronius ensure high-quality results for longitudinal and orbital welding tasks.

Protected & preserved - Cladding

Overlay welding, or cladding, is an efficient and costeffective welding process for repairing and protecting parts against abrasion and corrosion.

Renting power sources instead of buying

Imagine: Two old machines have failed and need to be replaced immediately if the project is to be finished on time. What now?

Smart, networked and digital

What the digital revolution means for welding technology

Power source manufacturers are changing their focus

Interview with Harald Scherleitner about the challenges of Industry 4.0

Pioneers in digitisation and interconnectivity

A look back over 20 years of digitisation at Fronius

Robotic welding the cool way

The "cold" robotic welding process TPS/iCMT robotics in series production at voestalpine STAMPTEC

Digitization of welding processes - handling sensitive data

How secure is sensitive company data?

Data security and big data in a digitised and networked production environment

Successfully leveraging data assets

How the WeldCube documentation and analysis system is making processes more efficient at PALFINGER

Portrait Roland Haidinger - Services Management for Fronius

Everything is well in hand – from commissioning right through to maintenance

Service expert Roland Haidinger on the extensive range of services from Fronius

The power source becomes intelligent

The new TPS/i MIG/MAG range under the microscope

Welding in a scorpion’s world

The TPS/i in use at Finnish timber harvester manufacturer PONSSE

Technical report: Handy all-rounders

Welding systems need to be easy to use and highly powerful

Portrait Peter Fronius - Head of Strategic Product Management

Efficient steel welding

Peter Fronius on the highlights and special features of the new TransSteel 2200

An "old" welding process is back in the limelight

The advantages of TIG welding and the latest innovations for this process from Fronius

Automatically producing the perfect weld seam

How mechanised welding systems are yielding rapid, cost-effective and high-quality results

Mastering the thickest joins

Why machine manufacturer TRUMPF relies on the LaserHybrid welding process to join thick sheets

Learning to weld with a personal trainer

How Virtual Welding improves the quality of training at the Fohnsdorf Training Centre

Turning protective equipment into a work of art

Airbrush artist Marcus Pfeil designs an individual range of welding helmets for Fronius

Overhead welding with the welding helmet of the future

In future, welding helmets will be able to do far more than just protect

Peter Eicher from OPTREL on requirements and trends when it comes to protective equipment for welders

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