QUES.   What makes the WeldComputer® Adaptive Control different from other resistance welding controls?

ANS.     In addition to providing all of the conventional control functions, the WeldComputer® Adaptive Control can monitor all the key welding parameters (current, force, workpiece thickness, thermal nugget expansion/ displacement, conductance and energy) on a cycle-by-cycle basis, compare the results to expected values, and compensate for variation as the weld is being made to assure the quality of each and every weld.

QUES.   Can I use a WeldComputer® Adaptive Control in my welding laboratory?
 
ANS.     Of course. Even though the WeldComputer® Adaptive Control was designed for high reliability in harsh production applications, it is a valuable asset for any welding laboratory. The WeldComputer® Adaptive Control can't be beat when it comes to developing robust weld schedules and experimenting with different resistance welding parameters. Just because the WeldComputer® Adaptive Control is easy to use should not obscure the fact that it is the best analytical instrument available for welding laboratories.

QUES.   Is the WeldComputer® Adaptive Control difficult to install?

ANS.     The control portion of the WeldComputer® Adaptive Control is no more difficult to install than most conventional resistance welding controls. The sensors used for monitoring and adaptive control take some extra effort but are well worth it because of the benefits gained. We have installation experts to assist "do-it-yourselfers" or we can supply turnkey solutions.

L-Series Controls FAQs

QUES.   Does the L-Series Control have automatic voltage compensation?

ANS.     Yes, but that's not all. It also has a frequency compensation system that automatically provides heat compensation for even widely varying line frequency. While this feature is not usually necessary in the United States, it's virtually required for proper heat regulation in many other parts of the world. And, unlike most conventional resistance welding controls, the L-Series Control prohibits welding when it can't deliver the specified heat and notifies the operation of the reason.

QUES.   What operator interfaces are available?

ANS.     The standard operator interface is a data terminal that allows the operator to call up and execute weld schedules as well as make any desired programming changes. When used in combination with a WeldView Monitor, the WeldView itself provides the required operator interface for the L-Series Control. The L-Series can also be configured so that the heat is adjustable using a potentiometer or rotary encoder (most usually in continuous-heat operations) or it can easily be interfaced to a PLC or other automated equipment.