Read Full Story
Print Summary
Share Summary
Article Summary
Optimize Power Tool & Machine Performance
- Plastic pipe fusion machine runs best off Trailblazer or Bobcat
- Steady voltage output eliminates variations that cause electronic equipment to malfunction or produce errors in operation
- Welder-generator combination meets the needs of utilities, service trucks
Customer Testimonial
“Among welding generators, our tests showed that the Trailblazer and Bobcat from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. provide the cleanest, smoothest AC electrical waveform available.”
— Mike Deason, C.E.O., M.T. Deason Company
Application
Utilities/service trucks requiring both generator power for running a polyethylene pipe fusion machine (an “electrofusion processor”) and an arc welding output for steel pipe.
Key Business Issue
- Obtaining optimum productivity from equipment and power tools in the field.
Challenge(s)
- Find a source of generator power smooth enough to accommodate the electronic requirements of the MTD TRI FUSION processor.
- Overcoming issues related to voltage spikes and voltage variations that fusion quality issues and subsequent rework.
Previous System & Process
Competitive welding generators with two-cylinder gas engines.
New Solution
- Bobcat 250 or Trailblazer 302 welding generators from Miller, both featuring 10 kW of Accu-Rated, not inflated, generator power.
- The Bobcat's unique 10-degree skewed rotor produces the smoothest power of any machine in its class.
- The Trailblazer's unique “two-generator” design eliminates interaction between the welding arc and generator power, enabling two people to work simultaneously from one machine.
Results
- A perfect fusion weld every time. Digital fusion quality reports prove that the Bobcat's and Trailblazer's smooth generator power provide consistently sound fusion welds. These Miller machines eliminate the power variations (and quality problems) M.T. Deason experienced when testing competitive welding generators.
- Superior generator performance. “Miller is the first company we've run across that has a welding generator that we feel comfortable recommending.”
— Mike Deason, C.E.O., M.T. Deason Company - Excellent arc welding quality. “Most of the utility companies will need to weld both steel and polyethylene. Why not have a generator-welder that has a great arc for welding steel, as well as run smooth power for running an electrofusion machine? If you need the ultimate welding performance…buy the Miller Trailblazer.”
—Mike Deason, C.E.O., M.T. Deason Company
