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PRESS RELEASE

New Torch Body from Fronius:

Improved Access Thanks to a Slim Nozzle

Fronius has developed a new torch body for robotic welding devices: the MTB 350’s gas nozzle has a diameter that is 20 percent smaller than conventional torches, enabling improved access to components.

Owners of the Fronius TPS and TPS/i robotic welding devices can retrofit the new MTB (machine torch body) 350. The gas nozzle’s diameter is now just 20mm, as opposed to the conventional 25. This means the welding torch can reach the interface more easily, even when working with challenging component geometries.

The torch body is available in various geometries (22°, 36° and 45°). The MTB 350 is also available in the “Asian Style” variant: here, the longer torch body is suited to the typical design of robotic welding torches used in Asia.

Despite the slim gas nozzle, the new torch body enables a high duty cycle at maximum output: at 350A when using pure CO2, the welding torch achieves a duty cycle of 60 percent, i.e. the arc can operate for 6 minutes out of 10. At 300A, the torch can weld without interruption. If mixed gas is used, the MTB 350 can achieve a 100 percent duty cycle at 250A and 60 percent at 300A.

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Image 1: The diameter of the new robot welding torch’s gas nozzle (below) measures just 20mm, which enables improved access to the component.

Image 2: Fronius developed the longer “Asian Style” variant of the MTB 350 specifically for the requirements of the Asian market.

Copyright to photos: Fronius International GmbH, reproduction free of charge

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Business Unit Perfect Welding

Fronius Perfect Welding is an innovation leader for arc and resistance spot welding and a global market leader for robot-assisted welding. As a systems provider, the Fronius Welding Automation division also implements customized automated complete welding solutions, for the construction of containers or offshore cladding for example. The range is rounded off by power sources for manual applications, welding accessories, and a broad spectrum of services. With more than 1000 sales partners worldwide, Fronius Perfect Welding has great customer proximity.

Fronius International GmbH

Fronius International GmbH is an Austrian company with headquarters in Pettenbach and other sites in Wels, Thalheim, Steinhaus and Sattledt. With 3,723 employees worldwide, the company is active in the fields of welding technology, photovoltaics and battery charging technology. Around 90% of its products are exported through 24 international Fronius subsidiaries and sales partners/representatives in over 60 countries. With its innovative products and services and 838 granted patents, Fronius is the global innovation leader.

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Fronius International GmbH

Fronius International ist ein österreichisches Unternehmen mit Sitz in Pettenbach und weiteren Standorten in Wels, Thalheim, Steinhaus und Sattledt. Die Firma ist mit 3.817 Mitarbeitern weltweit in den Bereichen Schweißtechnik, Photovoltaik und Batterieladetechnik tätig. Mit 28 internationalen Gesellschaften sowie Vertriebspartnern und Repräsentanten in mehr als 60 Ländern erzielt Fronius einen Exportanteil von rund 89 Prozent. Fortschrittliche Produkte, umfangreiche Dienstleistungen sowie 1.242 erteilte Patente machen Fronius zum Innovationsführer am Weltmarkt.

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