Multiprocess welding lathe incorporates water-cooled torches

The new PLC-based, multiprocess welding lathe from Mavrix Welding Automation is designed for hardfacing and build-up welding applications. With the use of a D/F Machine Specialties high-amperage, water-cooled torch, users can run subarc, GMAW, and gasless applications in one cell.

The straightforward terminology of the PLC reduces the learning curve, so operators are ready to weld in minutes, says the company. With adaptive spindle-speed compensation, operators do not need to adjust wire feed speed or spindle speed to accommodate any change in diameter. Dual-axis step allows for any combination of surface angle.

The lathe is preconfigured for such accessories as a servo oscillator, water cooler with loss of flow sensing, pressurized flux delivery and recovery, and exhaust system integration. The onboard gravity-flow flux hopper includes an ultrasonic level sensor to help reduce air consumption, inform the operator when the system is low on flux, and reduce the chance of flux jams within the delivery hose.