AC or MFDC?
It’s a common misconception that, in order to take advantage of the newer inverter technology, you must replace your existing AC welding transformer with a MFDC welding transformer. In fact, studies have demonstrated that, in many applications, welding manufacturers who convert from single-phase AC to MFDC actually experienced decreased production throughput, reduced weld quality, and increased maintenance, because the AC transformer was the best matched choice for the specific application.
Since the majority of welding machines in existing production operations have either three phase transformers or 60Hz AC welding transformers, WeldComputer offers the best overall upgrade solution without the cost of purchasing and installing expensive replacement transformers that can actually degrade the performance of the welding process.
Improve Energy Efficiency
- Significantly higher power factor
- Balance electrical load across 3 phases
- Decrease weld time and current
Improve Weld Quality
- Eliminate weld variation due to power line fluctuations
- Increase frequency of current feedback adjustments
Benefits of AC/DC/Frequency Converter vs. MFDC
- Shorter decay time (allows for pulsing)
- Non-magnetizing
- Reduced tip wear, especially on aluminum
- No voltage drop across diodes
- Longer service life
Test a Proof of Concept in Your Factory
Not convinced the WeldComputer Control will work for you? Test it out in your facility on your machine and see for yourself!
With our evaluation offer, the WeldComputer team will work with you to temporarily hook up a fully functioning welding control to your weld machine so you can see the results for yourself, without having to make a capital equipment investment to see proof. Let us help you solve your power, welding quality, and/or control reliability problems, and prove it to you on your own equipment.
