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AUTO INVISION II PROVIDES ONE-BOX SOLUTION FOR AUTOMATED MIG WELDING

APPLETON, Wis., May 2001 -
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Auto Invision™ II, a robotic MIG/pulsed MIG welding power source. The Auto Invision II incorporates Miller’s Invision™ 456P wire welding power source with the proven Robotic Interface™ II in one package for a seamless system of robotic welding.

“This ‘one box’ solution increases reliability by eliminating external cabling and connectors between a power source and the robotic controls,” says Joe Fink, segment manager, Miller Electric.

“In addition, the Auto Invision II has a standard quick-change connector, making adaptation to many robots easy,” Fink adds. An optional hi-flex cable is also available for applications with complex robotic motions that may stress standard cables over time. The Auto Invision II provides up to 600 amps of welding output (450 amps at 100 percent duty cycle) and has a 230/460 volt or a 575 volt, 60 Hz input. In addition, it provides standard programs designed for commonly-used materials and shielding gas types.

A set-up pendant is required for initial system set-up. One pendant can be used for multiple systems. The pendant allows for procedure and program data transfer through the data card feature. It can be attached for teaching pulse-arc programs, then removed for production welding. This secures the weld process by preventing unauthorized tampering with weld procedures.

The Auto Invision II features Sharp Start™, a wire sharpening feature that occurs at the arc stop. Controlling the arc stop ensures a consistent arc start at the next weld. This is an important factor in frequent start/stop applications that require weld repeatability. An electronic inductance control feature on the Auto Invision II minimizes spatter and optimizes weld bead wetting action. This is especially useful when welding stainless steel, silicon bronze, copper nickel, Inconel and copper silicon.

Another feature of the Auto Invision II is SharpArc technology, an arc control that offers a simple way to tailor factory weld programs to accommodate a variety of welding applications. This can reduce the need to develop customized pulsed MIG programs. New start/crater ramps allow the output power to be tapered from start to weld and from weld to crater. This feature is particularly useful when welding on material that is adversely effected by sudden, drastic changes in heat input.

The unit also has a Fan-On-Demand™ cooling system that only operates when needed, reducing the amount of airborne contaminants pulled through the machine. Fan-On-Demand also reduces noise and power consumption.

The Auto Invision II is covered by Miller's True Blue 3-year factory warranty. For more information or the Miller distributor nearest you, call 1-800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553), fax 877-327-8132, visit the website or write to Miller Electric Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.

Headquartered in Appleton, Wis., Miller is a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment and related systems for metalworking, construction, maintenance and other applications. Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Glenview, Ill. ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly-engineered components, assemblies and systems.