Certainly all our standard-welding machines can also be equipped with plasma-welding current sources. Following some reasons speaking for it!
Plasma welding has compared to conventional welding methods a number of outstanding advantages. That it is still relatively rarely prevalent, is mainly caused by unsufficient knowledge of this
process. Condition for the successful use of the advantages of plasma-welding is efficient planning and preparation of the application of process.
- Higher welding speed compared to TIG-short-time welding (up to factor 1,5 possible)
- Narrow pool craters and therefore minimized distortion compared to other arc welding processes
- High stability of arc with alterations of length
- Offset of edges: No problem
- No or only minor rework, since access weld metal and root sag very minor
- No ignition problems: Thanks to pilot arc 100 % ignition reliability
- High power density: Advantages of welding heat conducting metals (copper, silver, gold, etc.)
- Weldability of lowest material thicknesses (as from 0,1 mm)
- Plug welding up to 8 mm material thickness: Without extensive seam preparation, only 1 welding step
So - why are you still TIG-welding?