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MIG Welder Dedicated to Aluminum Welding Applications



The Millermatic 350P Aluminum welding system features improvements for welding aluminum, including improved feeding and synergic MIG and Pulsed MIG controls.

The Millermatic 350P Aluminum MIG welder is a dedicated aluminum welding power source with a torque push-pull design, electronic wire spool brake, Trigger Schedule Select and synergic capabilities in both MIG and Pulsed MIG weld settings. According to Miller Electric Mfg. Co., the operator has the ability to tailor the arc to the weld by adjusting machine performance at the point-of-use - eliminating trips back and forth to the machine and concerns over wire feed consistency.

The enhanced wire delivery design is intended to provide consistent aluminum wire delivery. The torque motor and the electronic brake are designed to work together to provide continuous and productive wire delivery. "The true torque push-pull feed motor provides positive and accurate wire feeding between the torque motor and gun, and the electronic brake allows the wire spool to free spool to provide drag-free wire delivery," said a company spokesperson. The Millermatic 350P Aluminum's programs, speed, wire feed consistency and flexibility are perfect for builders of aluminum watercraft, trucks, trailers, aluminum signs and other products."

The Millermatic 350P Aluminum synergic welding system gives the operator the flexibility with synergic one knob control in both Pulsed MIG and MIG operation. The synergic connection means the Millermatic 350P Aluminum automatically adjusts voltage and amperage when the operator adjusts wire speed on the gun. According to the company, this saves time and improves quality because the welder can react in real time to changing joint profiles and positions without having to stop welding and go back to the machine.

The machine is equipped with easy-to-use operator controls, including the Trigger Schedule Select, which permits the user to pre-program two weld settings which can be toggled between. This allows for quick changes between weld settings or from Pulsed MIG to MIG welding.

The Trigger Hold feature is like cruise control for the welder. Simply press the trigger down and after a few seconds the gun holds, giving the welder better comfort while working on long weldments. The wire jog feature is a convenient and safe way for the operator to feed wire at the machine without energizing the weld output.

According to the company, the 350P provides enhanced aluminum performance when matched with the XR-Aluma-Pro, the XR AlumaPro Lite or XR Pistol Pro air-cooled push-pull guns. The Millermatic 350P Aluminum's Hot Start eliminates fusion issues by ensuring correct heat from the beginning of the weld. Sharparc gives control of the arc cone shape, puddle fluidity and bead profile while in the Pulsed MIG mode.

Other features of the Millermatic 350P include:

  • Six aluminum-dedicated pulse programs, including settings for .040 wire.
  • Jog and purge: allows operator to jog wire or purge gas and preset gas pressure at the regulator before welding.
  • Retains Auto Gun Detect feature: direct connection for Miller 10-pin XR-Aluma-Pro and XR Pistol Grip air-cooled push-pull guns. Pull the trigger and the machine automatically detects the gun.
  • The Millermatic 350P Aluminum continues the efficient Fan-On-Demand feature. The fan operates when needed, reducing power consumption.

For more information contact:

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

P.O. Box 100

Lithonia, GA 30058

800-426-4553

info@millerwelds.com

www.millerwelds.com

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