The TIG orbital power sources control a certain number of axes by means of electronic cards, which can be more, or less sophisticated.
The most complex electric circuit board can control nearly all kinds of motors. Thus, allowing the power source to know, at any given moment, the position of the electrode, as well as the direction of the rotation etc.
As previously mentioned, an axis is a motor that has to be controlled. Different types of motors are used in orbital welding: stepper motors, brushless motors, DC motors. As soon as an axe moves the power source keeps track of the rotations of the motor by means of a coder or a tachymeter.
You can find various electronic boards that are able to control just one or two types of motors. AXXAIR only uses the most sophisticated electronic cards that can control any types of motor. This is an important advantage for the welder, as he can use any suppliers weld heads.
Two different aspects must be considered :
All suppliers of TIG orbital power sources, offer a range of adaptor kits. But if the electronic cards cannot control the right motor, you will have to buy – in addition to the adapter kit – a new circuit board that must be mounted in the power source.
Thanks to the sophisticated electronic cards used by AXXAIR, you gain flexibility as we can control – using our standard version – all orbital welding heads. This is a Substantial advantage as the welder can use a welding head from all the different manufacturers. We have demonstrated this directly at our customers’ facility by connecting the welding head of another supplier to show that it works.
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