Training a New Generation of Welders

The world is changing fast. It is predicted that in the next ten years, we will be seeing more changes in technology than we’ve seen over the last hundred. As a fundamental process in the manufacturing industry, welding is also steadily evolving.

Automatisering av svetsning

In 2017, it has been 40 years since the inverter power source was developed. We sat down with Tapani Mäkimaa, an original member of the development team, and discussed what makes Kemppi a pioneer in its field, year after year.

Innovation

Experimenting with different ideas, fast and small, then scaling up boldly and even faster - this is my experience of pioneering after a couple of months as Chief Digital Officer at Kemppi. Experimenting was present at Kemppi already 25 years ago, when we developed a new, numeric way to manage arc characteristics and invented the first digital welding power source in the world.

Innovation

In TIG welding, process development has mainly focused on modifying the current modes in different situations. In practice, this means variations of pulse and AC welding, as well as ignition or tack welding. In the case of pulse welding, the welding machine user has numerous choices, as the adjustment possibilities for these process variations are highly versatile.

Svetsning ABC, Manuell svetsning

When welding ferritic steels, especially high-strength grades, magnetic blow can become a real challenge. This phenomenon occurs when magnetic fields interfere with the welding arc, causing instability, spatter, and sometimes making welding almost impossible.

Manuell svetsning

En närmare titt på den mest handgripliga delen av varje svets.

Manuell svetsning