Novarc Technologies Inc. has launched its SWR-TIPTIG Spool Welding Robot, a mechanized TIG welding system designed to allow operators to make high quality welds with faster speeds than manual TIG welding, the company reported. Featuring a small footprint, the SWR-TIPTIG is a cobot designed specifically for pipe, pressure vessel and roll welding applications requiring the TIG welding process.
"We are excited to launch the first-of-its-kind SWR-TIPTIG system," said Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc. "The SWR-TIPTIG mechanized TIG welding system allows operators using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) process to make the highest quality welds with integrity and precision at speeds 2-3x faster than manual TIG welding. And because of the ease of use of the SWR system, SWR-TIPTIG reduces the skill level required for welding, making it accessible to a wider range of operators, allowing previously nonTIG welders able to make TIG quality welds."
The spokesperson said: "Fabrication shops typically use TIG welding when they need superior arc and weld puddle control to create clean welds when welding thin materials and exotic metals (when appearance is important) and to satisfy high quality/testing requirements. Because the heat input is often controlled by pressing on a foot pedal, similar to driving a car, TIG welding allows the operator to heat up or cool down the weld puddle, resulting in precise control."
The spokesperson added: "Novarc created SWR-TIPTIG because of the demand from SWR customers to perform TIG welding. Novarc's clients were welding higher amounts of stainless steels, duplex, super duplex and Inconel that required the TIG process, and being a leader in pipe welding, partnering with the worldwide leader in TIG welding-TIPTIG-was the natural progression."
Novarc's SWR-TIPTIG system is suited for a variety of industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, shipbuilding and more.
"One of the key benefits is that the SWR-TIPTIG can integrate almost flawlessly with the production flow and existing manufacturing processes of customers across a range of industries," said the spokesperson. "The SWR is designed with a very small footprint, but a very long reach, enabling it to be a fit in almost all fabrication shops, no matter the layout or other space requirements.
In addition, Novarc's SWR-TIPTIG system reduces human exposure to all welding hazards, positioning the operator several meters away from the welding arc and noxious welding fumes. Novarc's automation welding technology allows the operators to work remotely from the arc, and with the use of proper ventilation, the risk of exposure to dangerous fumes can be eliminated, and radiant heat, as well as muscle fatigue, are minimized.
For more information contact:
Novarc Technologies
15110 Northwest Fwy., Ste. 120
Houston, TX 77040
236-477-5347
sales@novarctech.com