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How does it work?
high speed rotation
centrifugal force
all position welding
high deposition
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40% Increased Productivity
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Industry Segments
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Structural Oil & Gas Heavy Fabrication Power Generation
Weld Types & Materials
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productivity case studies
welding applications
The savings presented are for illustration
purposes only. They are examples of potential
savings and include estimates of current costs,
labor & overhead rates, etc.
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
Reduced Bevel (60  30o)
• Changed .045” FCAW-G to .052” MC SpinArc®
• 1G ceramic backing
• 3/4” T (19 mm)
• .052” (1.4 mm) ER70C-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2
• 30o included angle
• 1/8” (3.2 mm) root opening
• 16 lbs/hr (7.3 kg/kr)
• 15 ipm (38 cm/min) travel speed
Sample 1
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 70% weld cost reduction
• 75% productivity increase
• 40% less weld metal
• Reduced distortion
• No slag removal
SpinArc® is 3x faster
$25.60
$7.75
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
Reduced Bevel (37.5  20o)
• .045” FCAW-G to 1/16” solid wire SpinArc®
• 1G ceramic backing
• 1” T (25 mm)
• 1/16” (1.6 mm) ER70C-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2
• 20o included angle
• 1/8” (3.2 mm) root opening
• 12 lbs/hr (5.4 kg/hr)
• 17 ipm (43 cm/min) travel speed
Sample 2
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 60% weld cost reduction
• 50% productivity increase
• 40% less weld metal
• Reduced distortion
• No slag removal
SpinArc® is 2x faster
$32.84
$12.54
$-
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
Square Butt Joint
• 60o bevel to square butt with SpinArc®
• 1G steel backing
• 1.25” T (32 mm)
• 1/16” (1.6 mm) ER70S-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2
• 3/8” (9.5 mm) groove width
• 14 lbs/hr (6.3 kg/hr)
• 13 ipm (33 cm/min) travel speed Sample 3
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 60% weld cost reduction
• 60% productivity increase
• 60% less weld metal
• Reduced distortion
• No slag removal
• No beveling
SpinArc® is 2.5x faster
$34.55
$13.33
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
Square Butt Joint
• 30o 1-sided weld to sq. butt w/ SpinArc®
• 2G, no backing
• 0.25” T (6.3 mm)
• 0.052” (1.4 mm) ER70S-6, 80/20 Ar/CO2
• 1/16” (1.6 mm) root opening
• 10 lbs/hr (4.6 kg/hr)
• 22 ipm (56 cm/min) travel speed
Sample 4
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 55% weld cost reduction
• 60% productivity increase
• 50% less weld metal
• Reduced distortion
• No slag removal
• No beveling
SpinArc® is 2.5x faster
$1.42
$0.59
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
Square Butt Joint
• 60o bevel to square butt with SpinArc®
• 1G, ceramic backing
• 3/8” T (9.5 mm)
• .045” (1.1 mm) ER70C-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2
• 1/4” (6.3 mm) root opening
• 16 lbs/hr (4.6 kg/hr)
• 21 ipm (53 cm/min) travel speed
Sample 5
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 63% weld cost reduction
• 70% productivity increase
• 25% less weld metal
• Reduced distortion
• No slag removal
• No beveling
SpinArc® is 3x faster
$6.98
$2.58
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
¼” Fast Fillet Weld
• 29 to 40 in/min travel speed with SpinArc®
• 2F
• 3/8” T (9.5 mm)
• .045” (1.1 mm) ER70C-6, 80/20 Ar/CO2
• 15.5 lbs/hr (7.1 kg/hr)
• 40 ipm (102 cm/min) travel speed
Sample 6a
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 25% weld cost reduction
• 30% productivity increase
• Consistent, flat bead profile
• Good tie-in to each plate and root
SpinArc® is 1.4x faster
$1.70
$1.29
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
3/8” Big, Single-Pass Fillet Weld
• 2 passes reduced to 1 pass with SpinArc®
• 2F
• 3/8” T (9.5 mm)
• .1/16” (1.6 mm) ER70C-6, 80/20 Ar/CO2
• 12.8 lbs/hr (5.8 kg/hr)
• 11.5 ipm (29.2 cm/min) travel speed
Sample 6b
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 25% weld cost reduction
• 30% productivity increase
• Large, flat single-pass fillet
• Good tie-in to each plate and root
• Reduced distortion
SpinArc® is 1.4x faster
$5.59
$4.16
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution
Sample 7
625 Clad Overlay
• 2 passes reduced to 1 pass with SpinArc®
• 1/8” bead thickness (3.2 mm)
• .045” (1.1 mm) ERNiCrMo-3, 100% Ar
• 14.5 lbs/hr (6.6 kg/hr)
• 11 ipm (28 cm/min) travel speed
• 1” (25 mm) bead width
• 3.3 ft2/hour coverage
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 50% welding labor savings
• 100% productivity increase
• 50% less weld metal
• Reduced distortion
• Consistently achieve <10% Fe in 1 layer
SpinArc® is 2x faster
$46.67
$20.00
0
10
20
30
40
50
LaborCost($)
Labor Cost Per Sq. Ft of Overlay
Current
SpinArc®
SpinArc® Productivity Solution Sample 8
Vertical Down
• Changed .045” FCAW-G V-up to .052” solid
wire vertical down SpinArc®
• 3G down
• 3/8” T (9.5 mm)
• .052” (1.4mm) ER70S-6, 82/10/8 Ar/He/CO2
• 10.8 lbs/hr (4.9 kg/hr)
• 18 ipm (46 cm/min) travel speed
SpinArc® is 3x faster
Why choose SpinArc®?
• 65% weld cost reduction
• 65% productivity increase
• 20% less weld metal
• No slag removal
• No beveling
• Reduced distortion
$11.08
$3.65
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
WeldCost($)
Total Cost Per Foot of Weld
Current
SpinArc®
Clad Overlay
• shallow, consistent penetration
• flat bead profile
• ultralow iron content
(2% - 5% with single layer)
• Solid or metal core wires
• CV or Pulse modes
• Deposition rates 5 x GTAW, and in the
SAW range, 12-15 lbs/hr (5–7 kg/hr)
• Can be utilized out of position 1.8mm Single
Layer Deposit
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
%Fe
Distance from Fusion Line (mm)
% Fe, .045" ERNiCrMo-3 (625) Clad Overlay, 1G
1G Position, single weld layers, 1/4" A36
0.045" ERNiCrMo-3 solid wire
GMAW-P, 100% Ar
500 ipm WFS, 17.3 ipm TS
0.38" (9.65 mm) Spin Dia., Spin Setting #8, 1800 RPM
% Fe, SEM EDS calibrated verses actual wire composition
625 Clad
1G Position
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2
%Fe
Distance from Fusion Line (mm)
% Fe, .035" ERNiCrMo-3 (625) Clad Overlay, 3G Vertical Down
3G Position, single weld layer, 3/4" A36
0.035" ERNiCrMo-3 solid wire
GMAW-P, 100% Ar
675 ipm WFS, 16 ipm TS,
Spin Setting #8, 1300 RPM
% Fe, SEM EDS calibrated verses actual wire composition
625 Clad
3G Vertical Down
Clad Overlay Vertical Down
https://youtu.be/2ypRMYEdMXE
Heavy Wall Pipe
• 10” x 1.375” WT (254 mm x 25mm WT)
• X65 pipe
• U-Groove (2-3 deg. bevel)
• 1.0 mm ER-80Ni1
• GMAW-P w/ 90Ar/10CO2
• TS: 24 in/min (50 cm/min)
• WFS: 585 in/min (23 m/min)
• DR: 12 lbs/hr (5.5 kg/hr)
• Bug-O Piper Plus w/ auto height control
5G Pipe Welding Video
https://youtu.be/lQ_t47hW2Rg
1G Plate
• .045” (1.1 mm) E70C-6 FabCOR 86R
• TS: 15.4 ipm (38 cm/min)
• WFS: 600 ipm (15 m/min)
• DR: 15.8 lbs/hr (7 kg/hr)
• Spin: 3 @ 3,200 RPM
• Square butt joint
• 4 passes
3/4”
(19 mm)
5/16” (8 mm)
1G Plate
Pass 1 Pass 2
WFS 550 ipm 625 ipm
(14 m/min) (16 m/min)
Spin Speed (rpm) 1,500 3,000
Spin Dia. (mm) 3.5 4.8
½” (12 mm) Single Sided
• EH/DH 36 ship building grade material
• GMAW-P (Miller AccuPulse)
• 0.045” (1.1 mm) E80C-Ni1 H4, 90Ar/10CO2
• Square butt, 3/16” gap (4.7 mm)
• Full Pen/One-sided w/ ceramic backing
• 7/8” (22 mm) CTWD
• Travel Speed: 18.5 in/min (47 cm/min)
• All Weld Metal
– Yield: 95.5 ksi
– Tensile: 114 ksi
– Elongation: 29.7%
• Cross Weld Tensile
– Ductile Fracture in Base Metal
– Tensile: 82 ksi
• CVN (-29 C)
– Transverse Weld Metal: 25 ft-lb avg.
– HAZ: 74.3 ft-lb avg.
• Side Bends Passed
½” (12 mm) Single Sided
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
200.0
220.0
240.0
260.0
280.0
300.0
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.55
0.60
0.65
VickersMicrohardness(1000gload)
Distance from first indentation (inch)
Cap
Middle
Root
Microhardness
Cap
Middle
Root
¼” (6 mm)
Single Pass
• Full Pen/One-sided with ceramic backing
• .045” (1.1 mm) E80C-Ni1 H4 metal core
• Miller CV, 90Ar/10CO2
• Groove: Square Butt
• Root Opening: 3/32” (4.7 mm)
• CTWD: 7/8” (22 mm)
• Travel Speed: 30 in/min (76 cm/min)
• WFS: 750 ipm
• Dep Rate: 22 lbs/hr (10 kg/hr)
• Voltage: 28.5
• Spin Speed: 3,500 rpm
• Spin Diameter: 5 mm
Microhardness
Cap
Middle
Root
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
200.0
220.0
240.0
260.0
280.0
300.0
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.55
0.60
0.65
0.70
VickersMicrohardness(1000gload)
Distance from from first indentation (inch)
Cap
Middle
Root
Distortion Comparison
¼” (6 mm) Single Pass
Reduced Distortion on high strength 4130SpinArc®
Conventional SpinArc®
Longitudinal
(4” from plate CL)
0.040”
(1 mm)
< 0.020”
(0.5 mm)
Angular
(4” from weld CL)
0.140”
(3.6 mm)
< 0.010”
(0.3 mm)
One-Sided, 30° Single-Vee
• 3/4” (19 mm) mild steel
• 30° included bevel
• Full pen, 1 side
• 4 passes
• .052” (1.3 mm) metal core
• GMAW-P (root), CV (fills & cap)
• 80/20 Ar/CO2
• 13.5 lbs/hr (6 kg/hr)
One Sided, 15° Single Bevel
• 3/4” (19 mm) mild steel
• 15° Single Bevel
• Full Penetration, 1 side
• .052” (1.3 mm) metal cored
• GMAW-P (root, 2G)
• CV (2 fills & 1 cap, 1G)
• TS: 18 IPM (46 cm/min)
• WFS: 350 IPM (9 m/min)
• DR: 12 lbs/hr (5.4 kg/hr)
Column Splice, 15° Single Bevel
Problem:
• long weld time
• Typically, 35o included angle
SpinArc® Solution:
• 15o reduced bevel
• 40% weld Metal, full fusion
• 5 passes
• 0.045” (1.2 mm) solid wire
• 450 ipm (11.4 m/min) WFS
• Root to cap
• Meets Customer Expectations
15° Beam-to-Column
Problem:
• Fusion to the bevel side
• Joint is notorious for LOF (bevel side)
• Large bevel, typically, 37.5o included angle
SpinArc® Solution:
• Equal toe fusion
• Spin allows for fusion on both walls
• 40% less weld metal and time
• 4 passes
• .052” (1.3 mm ) solid wire
• 575 ipm (14.6 m/min) WFS
• 18 ipm (45.7 cm/min) Travel Speed
• Root To cap
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Guidelines
SpinArc® Welding
Groove Designs
Thickness Groove Width
Backing or
Root Land
1/2“ – 1 ¼”
(12-32 mm)
3/8”
(10 mm)
Needed
3/8” – 1/2”
(10-12 mm)
3/16” – 3/8”
(5-10 mm)
Needed
1/4” – 3/8”
(6-10 mm)
3/32” – 1/8”
(2-3 mm)
Needed
1/8” – 1/4”
(2-6 mm)
1/16” – 3/32”
(1.6-2 mm)
Optional
1/16” – 1/4”
(1.6-6 mm)
0” Optional
Welding in Groove
Welding on top
of Groove
Groove Designs for T > 1 ¼” (32 mm)
Example:
35% efficiency improvement
$55.00/ft. ($17/m) cost reduction
x 1,500 ft. (457 m) per month
=$75,000/month savings
Typical Operating Ranges - Steel
SpinDiameterSetting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
Clad Overlay
Pipe Narrow Groove
Sheet & Plate up to ¼”
Plate Square Groove Butt
Fillets
Spin Speed, RPM
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SpinSpeed(rpm)
Spin Diameter (Crank Setting)
Recommended Operating Range
Recommended
Operating Range
Recommended
Operating Range
Crank
Setting
Max RPM
1 5500
2 5500
3 5500
4 4500
5 3500
6 2750
7 2000
8 1200
Flexure
Productivity
STUDIES
Conventional SpinArc®
¾” (19 mm) plate example:
52% cost reduction
0.4 month payback period
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MA-400 SpinArc® System
Mechanized SpinArc® System
plug & play for an instant upgrade
SpinArc®
SYSTEM
Control Box
Control Cable
Aux Arc On (optional)
Trigger
SpinArc® Torch
MA-400
SpinArc® System
System includes…
SpinArc® torch and cable, control box, & control cables
400 Amp, 100% duty cycle, air cooled
0.035 – 1/16” (0.9 – 1.6 mm) wire
3 – 20 ft. (1.8 – 6.1 m) cables
GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW
Rated to IEC/EN 60974-7
1.75” (44 mm)
12”
(300 mm)
Control Box
Manual or remote mode
CW or CCW spin direction
110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Spin Delay (0-5 sec)
200 – 5,500 rpm
CSA, RoHS Compliant
Plug ‘n Play
ALL FEEDERS
Adjustable
SPIN DIAMETER
Spin Diameter
Settings (1-8)
Spin Speed and Diameter
Affect of Spin Speed (RPM) on Spin Diameter:
https://youtu.be/23r348Rej4g
Piper Plus
– Integrated SpinArc® controls
– Inclinometer
– Infinitely adjustable weld parameters
– Fully integrated with Bug-O
mechanized welding systems
Setup Video
https://youtu.be/rih-Z4hyeOw
Pipe Welding
BUG & BAND
Flexible
MECHANIZATION
Semi-Automatic
HAND WELDING KIT
Robotic
INTEGRATION
less weld metal
excellent toe wetting
smooth bead profile
control bead size/penetration
fast travel speed
perfect side wall fusion
consistent HAZ
cleaner weld by puddle stirring
it’s all about
PRODUCTIVITY + QUALITY
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SpinArc® Welding Process Technology - Overview

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    How does itwork? high speed rotation centrifugal force all position welding high deposition
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    40% Increased Productivity gofrom this... to this!
  • 8.
    Industry Segments Transportation ShipBuilding Pipeline Offshore Structural Oil & Gas Heavy Fabrication Power Generation
  • 9.
    Weld Types &Materials Fillet Welds Groove Welds OverlayPlug Welds Steel Aluminum High Alloy Stainless Steel
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    v productivity case studies weldingapplications The savings presented are for illustration purposes only. They are examples of potential savings and include estimates of current costs, labor & overhead rates, etc.
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution ReducedBevel (60  30o) • Changed .045” FCAW-G to .052” MC SpinArc® • 1G ceramic backing • 3/4” T (19 mm) • .052” (1.4 mm) ER70C-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2 • 30o included angle • 1/8” (3.2 mm) root opening • 16 lbs/hr (7.3 kg/kr) • 15 ipm (38 cm/min) travel speed Sample 1 Why choose SpinArc®? • 70% weld cost reduction • 75% productivity increase • 40% less weld metal • Reduced distortion • No slag removal SpinArc® is 3x faster $25.60 $7.75 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution ReducedBevel (37.5  20o) • .045” FCAW-G to 1/16” solid wire SpinArc® • 1G ceramic backing • 1” T (25 mm) • 1/16” (1.6 mm) ER70C-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2 • 20o included angle • 1/8” (3.2 mm) root opening • 12 lbs/hr (5.4 kg/hr) • 17 ipm (43 cm/min) travel speed Sample 2 Why choose SpinArc®? • 60% weld cost reduction • 50% productivity increase • 40% less weld metal • Reduced distortion • No slag removal SpinArc® is 2x faster $32.84 $12.54 $- $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution SquareButt Joint • 60o bevel to square butt with SpinArc® • 1G steel backing • 1.25” T (32 mm) • 1/16” (1.6 mm) ER70S-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2 • 3/8” (9.5 mm) groove width • 14 lbs/hr (6.3 kg/hr) • 13 ipm (33 cm/min) travel speed Sample 3 Why choose SpinArc®? • 60% weld cost reduction • 60% productivity increase • 60% less weld metal • Reduced distortion • No slag removal • No beveling SpinArc® is 2.5x faster $34.55 $13.33 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution SquareButt Joint • 30o 1-sided weld to sq. butt w/ SpinArc® • 2G, no backing • 0.25” T (6.3 mm) • 0.052” (1.4 mm) ER70S-6, 80/20 Ar/CO2 • 1/16” (1.6 mm) root opening • 10 lbs/hr (4.6 kg/hr) • 22 ipm (56 cm/min) travel speed Sample 4 Why choose SpinArc®? • 55% weld cost reduction • 60% productivity increase • 50% less weld metal • Reduced distortion • No slag removal • No beveling SpinArc® is 2.5x faster $1.42 $0.59 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution SquareButt Joint • 60o bevel to square butt with SpinArc® • 1G, ceramic backing • 3/8” T (9.5 mm) • .045” (1.1 mm) ER70C-6, 90/10 Ar/CO2 • 1/4” (6.3 mm) root opening • 16 lbs/hr (4.6 kg/hr) • 21 ipm (53 cm/min) travel speed Sample 5 Why choose SpinArc®? • 63% weld cost reduction • 70% productivity increase • 25% less weld metal • Reduced distortion • No slag removal • No beveling SpinArc® is 3x faster $6.98 $2.58 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution ¼”Fast Fillet Weld • 29 to 40 in/min travel speed with SpinArc® • 2F • 3/8” T (9.5 mm) • .045” (1.1 mm) ER70C-6, 80/20 Ar/CO2 • 15.5 lbs/hr (7.1 kg/hr) • 40 ipm (102 cm/min) travel speed Sample 6a Why choose SpinArc®? • 25% weld cost reduction • 30% productivity increase • Consistent, flat bead profile • Good tie-in to each plate and root SpinArc® is 1.4x faster $1.70 $1.29 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution 3/8”Big, Single-Pass Fillet Weld • 2 passes reduced to 1 pass with SpinArc® • 2F • 3/8” T (9.5 mm) • .1/16” (1.6 mm) ER70C-6, 80/20 Ar/CO2 • 12.8 lbs/hr (5.8 kg/hr) • 11.5 ipm (29.2 cm/min) travel speed Sample 6b Why choose SpinArc®? • 25% weld cost reduction • 30% productivity increase • Large, flat single-pass fillet • Good tie-in to each plate and root • Reduced distortion SpinArc® is 1.4x faster $5.59 $4.16 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity Solution Sample7 625 Clad Overlay • 2 passes reduced to 1 pass with SpinArc® • 1/8” bead thickness (3.2 mm) • .045” (1.1 mm) ERNiCrMo-3, 100% Ar • 14.5 lbs/hr (6.6 kg/hr) • 11 ipm (28 cm/min) travel speed • 1” (25 mm) bead width • 3.3 ft2/hour coverage Why choose SpinArc®? • 50% welding labor savings • 100% productivity increase • 50% less weld metal • Reduced distortion • Consistently achieve <10% Fe in 1 layer SpinArc® is 2x faster $46.67 $20.00 0 10 20 30 40 50 LaborCost($) Labor Cost Per Sq. Ft of Overlay Current SpinArc®
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    SpinArc® Productivity SolutionSample 8 Vertical Down • Changed .045” FCAW-G V-up to .052” solid wire vertical down SpinArc® • 3G down • 3/8” T (9.5 mm) • .052” (1.4mm) ER70S-6, 82/10/8 Ar/He/CO2 • 10.8 lbs/hr (4.9 kg/hr) • 18 ipm (46 cm/min) travel speed SpinArc® is 3x faster Why choose SpinArc®? • 65% weld cost reduction • 65% productivity increase • 20% less weld metal • No slag removal • No beveling • Reduced distortion $11.08 $3.65 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 WeldCost($) Total Cost Per Foot of Weld Current SpinArc®
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    Clad Overlay • shallow,consistent penetration • flat bead profile • ultralow iron content (2% - 5% with single layer) • Solid or metal core wires • CV or Pulse modes • Deposition rates 5 x GTAW, and in the SAW range, 12-15 lbs/hr (5–7 kg/hr) • Can be utilized out of position 1.8mm Single Layer Deposit
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    0.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 0 0.5 11.5 2 2.5 %Fe Distance from Fusion Line (mm) % Fe, .045" ERNiCrMo-3 (625) Clad Overlay, 1G 1G Position, single weld layers, 1/4" A36 0.045" ERNiCrMo-3 solid wire GMAW-P, 100% Ar 500 ipm WFS, 17.3 ipm TS 0.38" (9.65 mm) Spin Dia., Spin Setting #8, 1800 RPM % Fe, SEM EDS calibrated verses actual wire composition 625 Clad 1G Position
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    0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 0 0.2 0.40.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 %Fe Distance from Fusion Line (mm) % Fe, .035" ERNiCrMo-3 (625) Clad Overlay, 3G Vertical Down 3G Position, single weld layer, 3/4" A36 0.035" ERNiCrMo-3 solid wire GMAW-P, 100% Ar 675 ipm WFS, 16 ipm TS, Spin Setting #8, 1300 RPM % Fe, SEM EDS calibrated verses actual wire composition 625 Clad 3G Vertical Down
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    Clad Overlay VerticalDown https://youtu.be/2ypRMYEdMXE
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    Heavy Wall Pipe •10” x 1.375” WT (254 mm x 25mm WT) • X65 pipe • U-Groove (2-3 deg. bevel) • 1.0 mm ER-80Ni1 • GMAW-P w/ 90Ar/10CO2 • TS: 24 in/min (50 cm/min) • WFS: 585 in/min (23 m/min) • DR: 12 lbs/hr (5.5 kg/hr) • Bug-O Piper Plus w/ auto height control
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    5G Pipe WeldingVideo https://youtu.be/lQ_t47hW2Rg
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    1G Plate • .045”(1.1 mm) E70C-6 FabCOR 86R • TS: 15.4 ipm (38 cm/min) • WFS: 600 ipm (15 m/min) • DR: 15.8 lbs/hr (7 kg/hr) • Spin: 3 @ 3,200 RPM • Square butt joint • 4 passes 3/4” (19 mm) 5/16” (8 mm)
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    Pass 1 Pass2 WFS 550 ipm 625 ipm (14 m/min) (16 m/min) Spin Speed (rpm) 1,500 3,000 Spin Dia. (mm) 3.5 4.8 ½” (12 mm) Single Sided • EH/DH 36 ship building grade material • GMAW-P (Miller AccuPulse) • 0.045” (1.1 mm) E80C-Ni1 H4, 90Ar/10CO2 • Square butt, 3/16” gap (4.7 mm) • Full Pen/One-sided w/ ceramic backing • 7/8” (22 mm) CTWD • Travel Speed: 18.5 in/min (47 cm/min)
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    • All WeldMetal – Yield: 95.5 ksi – Tensile: 114 ksi – Elongation: 29.7% • Cross Weld Tensile – Ductile Fracture in Base Metal – Tensile: 82 ksi • CVN (-29 C) – Transverse Weld Metal: 25 ft-lb avg. – HAZ: 74.3 ft-lb avg. • Side Bends Passed ½” (12 mm) Single Sided
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    ¼” (6 mm) SinglePass • Full Pen/One-sided with ceramic backing • .045” (1.1 mm) E80C-Ni1 H4 metal core • Miller CV, 90Ar/10CO2 • Groove: Square Butt • Root Opening: 3/32” (4.7 mm) • CTWD: 7/8” (22 mm) • Travel Speed: 30 in/min (76 cm/min) • WFS: 750 ipm • Dep Rate: 22 lbs/hr (10 kg/hr) • Voltage: 28.5 • Spin Speed: 3,500 rpm • Spin Diameter: 5 mm
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    Distortion Comparison ¼” (6mm) Single Pass Reduced Distortion on high strength 4130SpinArc® Conventional SpinArc® Longitudinal (4” from plate CL) 0.040” (1 mm) < 0.020” (0.5 mm) Angular (4” from weld CL) 0.140” (3.6 mm) < 0.010” (0.3 mm)
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    One-Sided, 30° Single-Vee •3/4” (19 mm) mild steel • 30° included bevel • Full pen, 1 side • 4 passes • .052” (1.3 mm) metal core • GMAW-P (root), CV (fills & cap) • 80/20 Ar/CO2 • 13.5 lbs/hr (6 kg/hr)
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    One Sided, 15°Single Bevel • 3/4” (19 mm) mild steel • 15° Single Bevel • Full Penetration, 1 side • .052” (1.3 mm) metal cored • GMAW-P (root, 2G) • CV (2 fills & 1 cap, 1G) • TS: 18 IPM (46 cm/min) • WFS: 350 IPM (9 m/min) • DR: 12 lbs/hr (5.4 kg/hr)
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    Column Splice, 15°Single Bevel Problem: • long weld time • Typically, 35o included angle SpinArc® Solution: • 15o reduced bevel • 40% weld Metal, full fusion • 5 passes • 0.045” (1.2 mm) solid wire • 450 ipm (11.4 m/min) WFS • Root to cap • Meets Customer Expectations
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    15° Beam-to-Column Problem: • Fusionto the bevel side • Joint is notorious for LOF (bevel side) • Large bevel, typically, 37.5o included angle SpinArc® Solution: • Equal toe fusion • Spin allows for fusion on both walls • 40% less weld metal and time • 4 passes • .052” (1.3 mm ) solid wire • 575 ipm (14.6 m/min) WFS • 18 ipm (45.7 cm/min) Travel Speed • Root To cap
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    Groove Designs Thickness GrooveWidth Backing or Root Land 1/2“ – 1 ¼” (12-32 mm) 3/8” (10 mm) Needed 3/8” – 1/2” (10-12 mm) 3/16” – 3/8” (5-10 mm) Needed 1/4” – 3/8” (6-10 mm) 3/32” – 1/8” (2-3 mm) Needed 1/8” – 1/4” (2-6 mm) 1/16” – 3/32” (1.6-2 mm) Optional 1/16” – 1/4” (1.6-6 mm) 0” Optional Welding in Groove Welding on top of Groove
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    Groove Designs forT > 1 ¼” (32 mm) Example: 35% efficiency improvement $55.00/ft. ($17/m) cost reduction x 1,500 ft. (457 m) per month =$75,000/month savings
  • 41.
    Typical Operating Ranges- Steel SpinDiameterSetting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Clad Overlay Pipe Narrow Groove Sheet & Plate up to ¼” Plate Square Groove Butt Fillets Spin Speed, RPM
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    0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 SpinSpeed(rpm) Spin Diameter (Crank Setting) Recommended Operating Range Recommended Operating Range Recommended Operating Range Crank Setting Max RPM 1 5500 2 5500 3 5500 4 4500 5 3500 6 2750 7 2000 8 1200 Flexure
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    ¾” (19 mm)plate example: 52% cost reduction 0.4 month payback period
  • 45.
    v MA-400 SpinArc® System MechanizedSpinArc® System plug & play for an instant upgrade
  • 46.
    SpinArc® SYSTEM Control Box Control Cable AuxArc On (optional) Trigger SpinArc® Torch
  • 47.
    MA-400 SpinArc® System System includes… SpinArc®torch and cable, control box, & control cables 400 Amp, 100% duty cycle, air cooled 0.035 – 1/16” (0.9 – 1.6 mm) wire 3 – 20 ft. (1.8 – 6.1 m) cables GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW Rated to IEC/EN 60974-7 1.75” (44 mm) 12” (300 mm)
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    Control Box Manual orremote mode CW or CCW spin direction 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Spin Delay (0-5 sec) 200 – 5,500 rpm CSA, RoHS Compliant
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    Spin Speed andDiameter Affect of Spin Speed (RPM) on Spin Diameter: https://youtu.be/23r348Rej4g
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    Piper Plus – IntegratedSpinArc® controls – Inclinometer – Infinitely adjustable weld parameters – Fully integrated with Bug-O mechanized welding systems
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    less weld metal excellenttoe wetting smooth bead profile control bead size/penetration fast travel speed perfect side wall fusion consistent HAZ cleaner weld by puddle stirring it’s all about PRODUCTIVITY + QUALITY
  • 59.
    v Weld Revolution 19511 WiedRoad Spring, TX 77388 USA 832-585-1244 sales@weldrevolution.com www.weldrevolution.com
  • 60.
    Customer Assistance Policy WeldRevolution LLC does not warrant or guarantee or assume any liability with respect to any information or advice given. Our employees are not in a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for any customer. Additionally, the provision of any information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products. Any express or implied warranty that might arise from the information or advice, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness for any customers’ particular purpose is specifically disclaimed. The selection and use of specific products sold by the Company is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of the Company affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

Editor's Notes

  • #12 Assuming 4000 ft of welding per month, 33% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate $420,000 savings in 6 months Payback = 3 days ROI = 5100% Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings.
  • #13 Assuming 4000 ft of welding per month, 29% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate4000 ft of welding per month Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings. Payback = 3 days ROI = 5300%
  • #14 Assuming 4000 ft of welding per month, 38% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings. $500,000 savings in 6 months 3 days payback 5790% ROI
  • #15 Assuming 4000 ft of welding per month, 23% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings. $11,500 savings in 6 months 2.5 mo. payback 36% ROI
  • #16 Assuming 4000 ft of welding per month, 23% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings. $97,000 savings in 6 months 14 day payback 1000% ROI
  • #17 Assuming 10,000 ft of welding per month, 31% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings. $16,000 savings in 6 months 2.1 mo. payback 89% ROI
  • #18 Assuming 3,000 ft of welding per month, 33% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings. $17,000 savings in 6 months 2 mo. payback 100% ROI
  • #19  $30,000 savings in 6 months Current method: 228 ft2 per month SpinArc: 400 ft2 per month Both 75% OF $50/hr labor & overhead rate Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings.
  • #20 Assuming 4,000 ft of welding per month, 23% operating factor and $50/hr labor & overhead rate $169,000 savings in 6 months 9 days payback 1900% ROI Does not include savings from reduced joint prep or electricity savings.
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  • #31 Flat, ½” Single Sided, Two Pass
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  • #46 SCOTT