While automation continues to grow, manual MIG/MAG welding still plays a critical role across a wide range of manufacturing and production environments. When the highest standards of quality, welding power, and flexibility are required across a variety of applications and component geometries, Fronius high-end welding systems and skilled craftsmanship deliver consistently precise results.
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Fronius combines high-quality devices with comprehensive support and service, delivering long-term solutions for evolving welding requirements.
MIG/MAG welding is one of the most widely used processes in industrial metalworking. When high welding speeds, productivity, and versatility are required, the arc welding process impresses as it can be used for a wide range of applications. Easy handling combined with high deposition rates makes manual MIG/MAG welding the preferred process for steel, aluminum, and CrNi applications. As production processes, maintenance, assembly, and repairs grow ever more complex, and as welders are called upon to adapt with greater flexibility, manual welding is experiencing a significant resurgence in relevance. “During operation, every welding task is different. Materials, components, and requirements are constantly changing. That’s why we have developed solutions that can be flexibly adapted and deliver reliable results,” emphasizes Philipp Schlor, Product Manager at Fronius International. Two of these welding machines are the Fortis and the TPS/i, which impress with their modern process control, intuitive operation, and maximum arc stability.
Fortis and TPS/i: the perfect MIG/MAG solution for every job
The Fortis and TPS/i welding systems designed for use in production deliberately address different requirements, but are characterized by high-quality Fronius technology. A stable arc and durable quality are standard features. Choosing the right device depends entirely on the individual welding requirements.
Welding tasks are often a challenge, especially for small and medium-sized companies. These tasks and the required welding processes sometimes change on a daily basis. Our Fortis, which adapts flexibly to changing applications and provides users with optimal support, is ideal for this purpose. With an output of up to 500 amperes, standard and pulse welding processes, a duo version, multiprocess capability, and full connectivity, the Fronius Fortis is engineered to meet the demands of everyday welding operations.
The Fortis handles all standard tasks with ease, but for more complex requirements, the TPS/i is the recommended tool of choice. The available special processes Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), Low Spatter Control (LSC), or Pulse Multi Control (PMC) not only ensure a stable arc and minimal spattering thanks to their assistance systems and special characteristics, but also enable welding light gage sheets or heat-sensitive joints. With an output of up to 600 amperes, PushPull capability, and a FlexDrive for long distances, the TPS/i is a true all-in-one solution for tackling complex manual welding tasks and achieving high-quality weld seams.
Thanks to its compatibility with the new Fronius Velocity Assistant, Velo for short, the TPS/i is also the ideal choice for applications with long weld seams. Velo supports welders in many ways, but especially with weld seams of this type, as the assistant specifies and maintains the welding speed and welding torch distance. This enables higher welding speeds with consistent quality. Velo therefore increases process reliability and significantly reduces the workload for users, particularly in an industrial environment.
Conclusion: TPS/i is fully equipped and prepared to meet the evolving demands of welding. Intelligent equipment, modular design, and extensive expansion options, including automation, combine to deliver unmatched flexibility and efficiency.
Manual MIG/MAG welding solutions from a single source
Fronius not only impresses with its innovative technology, but also with its service and support. “On request, additional services such as welding tests, support during commissioning, or regular device inspections can be provided to ensure a long service life and consistent quality,” says Philipp Schlor, summarizing the “everything from a single source” concept at Fronius. With more than 60 welding torch variants in different configurations, alongside protective equipment, and extraction systems, the comfort and safety of welders is never compromised.
Thanks to their integrated connectivity, both the Fortis and the TPS/i work seamlessly with WeldCube, the data management software solution from Fronius. This enables transparent, fully documented welding processes, reduces sources of error, and increases efficiency in day-to-day work. The WeldCube Navigator provides step-by-step guidance for workflows, while WeldCube Air and WeldCube Premium provide comprehensive analyses for quality assessment, traceability, and process optimization. In addition, access to the welding machines is clearly regulated via the central user management.
Fronius focuses on quality and continuous innovation for all these components. This is ensured through extensive testing and direct customer contact.