IE100i

The IE100i is the next generation of single phase low heat input TIG welding sets. Following in the footsteps of the famous InterPulse range of power sources, they use the latest technology now with improved arc control, to assist the welder reduce the heat input and energy that is required to perform quality welds on some of the most difficult alloys in use today.

Some of the materials that are being welded daily within the aerospace and related industries with this technology are: CMSX-10, Inconel 738, 713, 625, C263, PK33, MAR-M 247 René 80, René 142, and Titanium without a chamber or trailing gas shield.

The precise electromagnet fields created by the ultra fast power supply control of the arc characteristics, which can be programmed to minimise the Heat Affected Zone and the width of the arc. These systems offer much higher weld quality and control over inverter technology. The soft arc created makes TIG welding less reliant on heatsinks, whilst distortion is also kept to a minimum. The benefit of this technique is that increased arc force or penetration is achieved with a lower input current. This allows for improved heat management on critical welds whist still attaining full penetration. Also, when adding filler wire the dilution in the weld pool is reduced with benefits also seen in the final microstructure. This is particularly useful when welding demanding single and directional crystal components.

Controls

Easy to use four line backlit display.
Keyswitch access to programs prevents accidental erasure of data.
Set-up pushbutton allows the weld sequence to run without an arc.
Sequence start/stop via weld torch switch, foot pedal or remote

Standard Model

Conventional pulse on/off
128 Program storage
High frequency pulse control in 100Hz steps.
Up to 15 levels of current control
Memory module storage
Manual/step/timed weld functions
IE100i Option of Internal water cooler

Automatic Models

(As the standard version but with the addition of)

DC or Servo motor output for linear slides, turntables and lathes
Set up / Dry run function Arc Voltage Control (Option)
Cold Wire Feeder (Option)
Magnetic Arc Deflection (Option)
IE100i Auto supplied with Internal Printer

All systems supplied complete to suit the application. eg torch, foot pedal, start/stop switch.

Robot and CNC interfaces are available.
This equipment is designed and manufactured by VBC Instrument Engineering Ltd in the UK.
Bespoke systems can be catered for.

Specification

Initial Current	0.1 - 60.0 Amps
Upslope time	0.0 - 9.9 Seconds
Downslope time	0.0 - 20.0 Seconds
Final Current	0.0 - 100.0 Amps
Final time	0.0 - 25.0 Seconds
Pre purge gas	0.0 - 25.0 Seconds
Post purge gas	0.0 - 99.9 Seconds
Main Current	0.1 - 100 Amps
Background Current	0.1 - 100 Amps
Main time	0.01 - 5 Seconds
Background time	0.01 - 5 Seconds
Delta Current	0.0 - 100 Amps
Time per level	0.01 - 99.9 Seconds or continuous

Rating:

100% duty cycle 100 Amps Average current.

Width 620mm, Length 820mm, 1100mm High

Mains Supply - 1 Phase 110 or 230 Volts 50/60Hz

225Kg