Swagelok Co. has released new software for its Swagelok® welding system M200 power supply to deliver increased performance in an updated graphical interface. The M200 offers a 200 amp capability for orbital welding at a weight of under 50lbs. A high-resolution, 12.1in color industrial touch screen gives users an intuitive pathway to enter weld programs. The streamlined display includes an improved weld head graphic, which presents weld progress in greater detail to help operators better evaluate the weld. The graphic shows progression, performance levels, and stop/start for each level of the weld in real-time. If the weld deviates from the selected weld schedule, those points are marked on the graphic with an indicator so that the operator can evaluate after the weld is complete. The software also includes a new tacking method to help ensure proper alignment of the work pieces prior to beginning the full weld. The new method stabilizes the work pieces during tacking to circumvent separation. The tack placement can be seen on the weld head graphic. In addition to the version 2.01 software, Swagelok has also introduced three new accessories for the M200 power supply: a port cover, remote pendant, and handheld barcode scanner.
