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Automotive Industry
Welding Galvanized
SOLUTIONS FOR WELDING GALVANIZED STEELS
IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

/ High travel speeds of 40+ inches per minute

using standard consumables

/ Minimum porosity, minimal spatter

/ System is reliable and user-friendly

/ Compatible with all robot manufacturers

WELDING PROCESSES AND APPLICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR GALVANIZED STEELS

/ In the automotive industry, welding galvanized

steels presents unique challenges. Automobiles
are expected to cost less, yet last longer - even
in harsh weather and road conditions. Vehicle
manufacturers are hard pressed to find welding
solutions that allow them to meet these demands
while still increasing profitability.
Fronius has developed a welding system that /
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In the past, coated steels required slower travel

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speeds to burn through the coating and allow

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the vaporized zinc to escape the weld pool. Not

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anymore. The Fronius TPS/i system can achieve

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hardware. This allows for higher speeds using

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appearance with minimal

standard solid wires and shielding gases.
spatter on galvanized steel.
Fronius understands the pressures of automotive
welding. Though the welding power supply
is technologically advanced, we’ve simplified
daily welding with a user-friendly interface, and
specialized welding processes to meet the demands
of welding zinc coated materials.
SPECIALIZED PROCESSES
Not only have coated steels been slow to weld,
but getting an acceptable weld has been difficult,
Fronius has solved this as well with advanced
welding processes that aid with spatter reduction,
porosity reduction, and a uniform penetration Advanced GMAW processes for welding
profile.
Pulse Multi-Control (PMC) is our advanced
process that builds on pulse GMAW, taking it
further than ever before. The Fronius TPS/i uses
high-speed data processing to create an adaptable
arc to precisely assist droplet detachment. This
precision is key to achieving the fast travel
speeds, low heat input, and consistent penetration
necessary in the automotive industry.
The Fronius TPS/i welding system is perfect
for welding galvanized steels in the automotive
industry. In addition to improvements in arc
stability, travel speeds, and consistency, the system
can be networked and monitored to fit your
production needs.
PMC technology increases travel speed, penetration and arc
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Rear axle component X-ray displaying minimum porosity at high travel speed welding.

galvanized steels. SOLUTION-BASED PROCESS:

PMC is packed with new features developed by Fronius to greatly increase travel speed,
arc performance, and weld quality. This is done without the need of special consumables or
additional hardware.

Arc-Length Stabilizer
/ Auto-adjusts to changes in weld environment (sheet thickness and part variation)
/ Controlled adjustments keep arc length constant
/ No adjustments are necessary when weld joint changes (i.e. from butt joint to T joint)

Penetration Stabilizer
/ Minimizes burn through and lack of fusion
/ Ultra fast regulation of wire feed speed to compensate for part deviation in the z axis of
the tool
/ Maintains penetration even through changes in contact-tip-to-work-distance

stability.
 Robotic welding package
for galvanized applications

Package Description
TPS 400i Power Source*, PMC software, dust filter, internal robotic interface, interconnecting
Ready-to-weld TPS/i robotic cables, ground connections and wire feed system (including mounting, drive rolls, and quick
package for galvanized steel connector), torch body, torch cable (built to robot length), torch mount, starter kit & tools.
applications
*Other amperages are available

Arc welding monitoring solution:

Each Weldcube will monitor up to 50 power sources, their weld performance and consumables
Weldcube use and can be linked with additional Weldcubes to expand the network. Ask your Fronius sales
team how Weldcube can benefit your production.

Technical Data TPS 400İ

All information is without guarantee in spite of careful editing - liability excluded. Copyright © 2016 Fronius ™. All rights reserved
Mains voltage 3 x 575
Mains range 517 - 632 Vac
Fuse Protection 35A slow-blow

Text and images correspond to the current state of technology at the time of printing. Subject to modifications.
Mains tolerance +/- 10%
MIG current range 3 - 400
MIG voltage range 14.2V – 34.0V
Duty cycle 104º F (40º C)* 400A @40%
360A @ 60%
320A @ 100%
Protection class IP 23
Dimensions (L x W x H)* 27.8” x 11.8” x 20.1”
706mm x 300mm x 510mm
Weight* 77.6 lbs (35.2 kg)
*These values reflect only the welding power supply

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