Stick and TIG Welding of Pipe and Plate in Power Plant Construction

Available with an optional digital meter for more precise control when presetting of monitoring welding amperage, the stick and TIG-capable CST™ 280 Series from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. (Appleton, WI) is ideal for welding pipe and plate in power plant construction. “With a digital weld meter, the welding operator can quickly identify both preset and welding amperage levels. This allows operators to know they are within specified parameters, so they can weld with confidence,” said Caleb Rosera, a product manager at Miller Electric. “Supervisors can also benefit from the technology, since they can visibly see that parameters are being met for the identified specifications of the job.” The 41 lb machine is highly portable and can be easily moved around the shop or at a jobsite. The welder delivers up to 280 amps of output power and superior stick arc performance even on the most difficult-to-run electrodes, like E6010. Adaptive Hot Start™ for stick arc starts automatically increases the output amperage at the start of a weld should the start require it, preventing the electrode from sticking.

When TIG welding, Lift-Arc™ start provides TIG arc starting without the use of high frequency. A simple voltage-changeover switch saves time when changing primary voltage. The input voltage can be changed without removal from inverter rack or removal of machine case. The machine is rack mountable for protection, storage and transportation of multiple power sources using a single primary power cable. The CST 280 Series comes standard with a 6 ft power cable and is fully compatible with Miller wireless remote control systems so that operators can work safer and faster up to 300 ft away from the power source. The elimination of cord tangles or failures helps to increase time and money savings, and precise operator control at the weld joint further improves overall weld quality.

Miller Electric Manufacturing Co., 1635 W. Spencer Street, PO Box 1079, Appleton, WI 54912-1079, 920-734-9821, www.millerwelds.com.