Featured Benefits

• Multi Process GTAW/FCAW/GMAW
  Requires only one head for multiple processes, avoiding the extra cost of a second system.
• Quick Change Torch Front End
  Switch between GTAW and GMAW in about 1 minute.
• Time, Distance & Degree Programming
  1. Allows operator greater flexibility with advanced programming schedules; useful when 'linking' programs together.
  2. Use distance for linear track application such as longitudinal seam welds; use degree units for circumferential welds such as pipe; or, time based units when required.
• Controller Circuitry Design Reduces Need for Frequent E-tech Support
  1. Reduced E-tech support costs; fully digital components eliminate frequent calibration required on other systems.
  2. Boards can be replaced simply, in-situ, by removing a few screws, sliding out the old board, and replacing it with a new board.
• Point Guidance Indexing System
  1. The indexing system, unique to AdaptArc^®, allows the operator to set specific points on the route of the tungsten anywhere along its path, allowing the torch to follow a pre-set route every bead sequence for that weld.
  2. This feature compensates for an out-of-square track, mitered joint, saddle-on branch, or a host of other non-typical operations. Lay out your desired path, index the points, and upslope. The torch will follow the pre-set route every bead sequence for that weld.
• Chained & Linked Programming
  1. Chaining and linking programs together allows the next program to begin at the end of the previous program. You can create a program that will put the root, hot-pass, fill layers, and cap without stopping.
  2. You can also loop programs to allow the same program to repeat multiple times. This is utilized on such beads as the cap, where the same bead characteristics are repeated for a given number of passes.
• USB Port
  Allows upgrades, printing of screens, program Library copying, or recording to be uploaded or downloaded. A program can be e-mailed to an end user and downloaded in few seconds.
• User Friendly Pendant
  1. Extremely small, light weight and rugged, this is the smallest and most user friendly pendant on the market.
  2. The High-Low switch allows simultaneous switching of primary/background parameters in place of the more conventional operation of switching these parameters separately; this allows half the pendant switches and provides much easier operations.
• Off-the-shelf Parts
  The AdaptArc^® system utilizes many welding consumables that can be found in any welding supply store, reducing the cost of expensive 'proprietary' parts. Parts can be found in hours or minutes instead of days or weeks.
• Modular Design
  The AdaptArc^® system’s modular design supports ease of movement/set-up. The system comes in three separate units, allowing for transportation by hand in tight areas. No more waiting for rigging to move the system into position.
• Hot Wire and Narrow Groove Capability
  1. The addition of the Hot Wire module pre-heats the incoming filler wire, allowing less resistance to the puddle and greatly increasing deposition rates.
  2. AdaptArc^® supports Narrow Groove applications as well, assuring complete fusion and eliminating cold lap beneath the bead.
• Dual Shield Gas Ports
  The system comes standard with two gas ports. Use one for GTAW root welds and the other for GMAW fill and cap. The program line commands the ports to switch automatically, purging the lines during re-wrap, resulting in no lost weld time.
• Real time Program Monitoring/Modification
  The main screen allows for Real Time monitoring of key weld parameters for instant evaluations. In addition, the Modifications screen can be saved and printed for QC compliance to the welding procedure specifications.
• Parameter Override Control
  Set pre-determined values not to be exceeded by the operator to ensure proper WPS compliance to all welds. These settings can be viewed and printed as described above.
• "Pendant Setting" Screen
  This system feature allows the operator to customize the pendant functions including the incremental amperage increase/decrease per button depression.
• Program Notes Screen
  Add individual notes to any program to identify specified details of that program such as who created it, when, what materials, etc.
• Streamlined Program Creation and Storage
  Each AdaptArc^® console comes with a pre-loaded Library of weld programs for common materials, processes, and sizes. Optionally, follow the screen prompts and create a new program. Programs can easily be copied and modified as well.
• Flow Sensing in Both Gas and Coolant Lines
  If the gas or coolant should be reduced or fail, the system will automatically shut down and produce a warning screen on the operator's pendant. Porosity issues due to a low bottle or ruptured coolant lines from a hot head are avoided.
• Program Execution “Test” Feature
  The AdaptArc^® system’s test feature allows the operator to try the settings of a particular bead, such as oscillation, without an arc and prior to actual bead placement.
• Weld Head Motor Optical Encoders
  The AdaptArc^® feature allows for closed loop feedback for extremely accurate position monitoring and control of the weld head, which is essential for the indexing mode as well as bead placement, up-slope and down-slope, and other key operations. It also allows for consistent repeatability, bead after bead.