MIG welder for thick or thin metals

Hobart Welding Products (www.HobartWelders.com) said its new Handler 210 all-in-one MIG welder, with 25 amps to 210 amps of welding power in a 77-lb package, offers 25 percent more welding output than competitive welders of similar size.

Hobart Welding Products said the welder can weld mild steel to 0.375 in. and aluminum to 0.250 in., yet provides lowend control that enables welding 24-gauge material without burn-through or excess spatter. The Handler 210 plugs into a standard 230 VAC outlet and delivers full output power with a normal 35-amp breaker. The Handler 210 offers seven voltage taps, enhanced magnetics with better inductance and infinite wire feed speed control. These features enable users to make arc adjustments in finer increments and simplify creating the classic “sizzling bacon” sound that signifies a perfect arc.

Laser cutters for standard and thick or thin materials

Bystronic Inc. (www.bystronicusa.com) has introduced two new laser cutting systems.

The ByVention laser cutting system is a compact laser cutting machine designed for standard-sized material to 5 ft by 10 ft. Its working footprint is 20 ft by 20 ft. Bystronic said the system has a simpleto- use control with step-by-step user direction to enable operators to master its operation within a few hours. The complete package includes shipping, rigging, installation and training at one base price.

The Byspeed 3015 has a 4,400-W resonator, and an automated material handling system. The system’s high speed DHM drives and control system handles both thin and thick material processing. Standard features include CPP with pierce detect, cut control monitor, cutting lens sensor, dynamic power modulation, Bypos autofocus, automatic microtab and flying piercing.