SMAW unit’s digital control adjusts power source to suit welding electrode

TransPocket 180 from Fronius is a new-generation, single-phase, 180-amp SMAW machine. A digital resonance inverter allows a large number of stick electrode types to be used. Power Factor Correction technology helps make the machine energy-efficient.

The hand-held welding torch is designed primarily for SMAW and can use electrodes with diameters up to 5/32 in. The unit also is suitable for GTAW up to 220 amps, with a new GTAW multiconnector and a welding torch with an up/down function for adjusting the welding current directly on the torch. Two-step and four-step GTAW is possible, as well as current pulsing.

A digital control adjusts the characteristics of the power source to suit the welding electrode. This helps optimize electrode ignition, with a lower short- circuit current and reduced spattering.