Flexlite GX Comparison quality of welding GX vs

Flexlite GX Comparison quality of welding

GX vs. PMT 2 Date Presentation name / Author

Comparison GX vs. PMT Tested products: • Kemppi Fast. Mig X, Flexlite GX 403 W 5 • Kemppi Fast. Mig X, PMT 42 W Tested materials: • Fe, 5. 0 mm, wire 1, 2 mm • Al. Mg , 5. 0 mm, wire 1, 2 mm • Stainless steel, 4. 0 mm, wire 1, 0 mm 3 Date Presentation name / Author

Ergonomics • More flexible joint, easier to use • Better grip in handle • Easier weld pool control • Installation is made easier with longer grip area GX Fastening 4 Date PMT Fastening Presentation name / Author

Welding – Al. Mg, SS, Mild Steel Al. Mg GX 403 W 5 PMT 42 W 5 Date Presentation name / Author SS Mild Steel

Results Welding results: • GX has better gas shield from the beginning → Less oxidized weld. • GX arc is more precise • GX has good ignition, fast arc stabilizing • GX has better gas shield comparing to PMT • Highest benefits with Aluminium and Stainless steel- lepší prodění plynu • No significant difference in mild steel welds Other notes • In the long run GX is lighter in use. Less physical problems for welder. • With additional handle GX gun is more versatile. - více univerzální • Better cooling, better durability of consumables. 6 Date Presentation name / Author

GX vs. Fronius & EWM 7 Date Presentation name / Author

Comparison GX vs. Fronius vs. EWM Tested products: • Kemppi Fast. Mig X, Flexlite GX 403 W 5 • Fronius TPS 500 i, MTW 500 i • EWM Titan XQ 500 Puls, PW 451 w Tested materials: • Fe, 5. 0 mm, wire 1, 2 mm • Al. Mg , 5. 0 mm, wire 1, 2 mm • Stainless steel, 4. 0 mm, wire 1, 0 mm 8 Date Presentation name / Author

Welding – Al. Mg & SS Flexlite Gun GX 403 W 5 Al. Mg SS 9 Date Presentation name / Author Fronius Gun MTW 500 i EWM Gun PW 451 w

Welding – Mild Steel Fronius MTW 500 i EWM PW 451 w 10 Date Presentation name / Author PMT 42 Flexlite GX 403 W 5

Results Welding results: • Weldingwise Kemppi GX is the best of the group. Best gas shield and arc stability. • No significant difference in gas shield between Fronius and EWM. • All welds were welded with the same wires and gasflow rates so that the results are compatible. Other notes • Comparing to Kemppi GX, Fronius and EWM guns, Kemppi GX feels the best in use. Most flexible and lightest one. • Kemppi GX feels the best in use, Fronius feels the heaviest • Kemppi GX has advantage in usability because of the flexible ball joint and additional pistol grip handle which makes it more versatile. 11 Date Presentation name / Author

Consumable temperature test 12 Date Presentation name / Author

Contact tips - Features • Consumables temperatures, especially contact tip temperature plays a big role concerning to the life-time • Kemppi PMT model compared to GX model Up to 35% lower contact tip temperatures compared to the PMT model. 350 A / 38 V ER 70 S-6 Ø 1, 2 mm Ar + 18% CO 2, 20 l/min 13 Date Flexlite GX MIG Guns

Contact tip temperatures • • 14 Kemppi PMT and GX models compared to the competitors Model Temperature ºC GX 403 W 165 ºC PMT 42 W 260 ºC EWM PM 451 W 300 ºC Fronius MTW 500 i 220 ºC Temperatures measured 10 mm from the end of contact tip Date Presentation name / Author 350 A / 38 V ER 70 S-6 Ø 1, 2 mm Ar + 18% CO 2, 20 l/min

And You Know 15 Date Presentation name / Author