How Kemppi Supports Defence Shipyard Welding from Steel to Aluminium
May 18, 2026
Varsha Saraogi
Varsha Saraogi
Varsha Saraogi
Hails from a background in journalism and editorial strategy and brings an international B2B perspective to content and communications at Kemppi. Passionate about creating stories that connect welding technology with the people and industries it serves, combining technical substance with a clear and engaging voice. Work has been published in specialist titles such as Airport Technology, Railway Technology, Ship Technology, FinTech Global, and RegTech Analyst, reflecting experience across a wide range of industrial and business sectors.
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The 360-degree modular multi-process welder primarily focuses on high-performance MIG/MAG welding. X5 FastMig offers setup options for manual, synergic, and pulse welding. A wide range of accessories brings flexibility and efficiency to welding production processes.
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Additional protection for the power source to secure efficient airflow in dusty environments. The package includes 10 pieces.
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Multi-process power source that provides 500 A with 60% duty cycle. Manual, synergic, pulse, and double pulse welding options available. Includes WiseSteel and WiseFusion welding processes and X5 Work Pack Pulse with 54 welding programs. Compatible with all MAX welding processes as well as WisePenetration, WiseRoot+, and WiseThin+ welding processes. In robotic welding applications, TIG and MMA processes are not available. A 5-year warranty is available through end-user registration in the MyFleet service.
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