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12 • MarineNews • March, 2006 Miller Unveils TIG Inverters Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Dynasty 700 and Maxstar 700 inverters. These inverters deliver new arc shaping options, 5 to 700 amps of weld power and new high-speed pulsed TIG weld controls. They can increase travel speeds, eliminate inclusions (tungsten spitting), eliminate weld flaws related to poor arc starts, permit using smaller diam- eter electrodes, eliminate the need for exotic gas mixes and reduce cycle time defects and rework. Both machines produce an output of 500 amps/40 V at 100 percent duty cycle, weigh 198 lbs. and feature Miller's unique Auto-Line power management tech- nology. The Dynasty 700 pro- vides an AC/DC welding output, while the Maxstar provides a 700 DC-only output and costs slightly less. Miller specifically designed these inno- vative power sources for precision metal fabrication, heavy manufacturing (high- speed and/or high-amperage), pipe and tube mills, process piping, tool and die, aerospace and automated TIG applica- tions. They replace the Aerowave, Syn- crowave 500 and older TIG products with state-of-the-art inverter technology. Circle 18 on Reader Service Card New Kit to Check Alignment Pinpoint is introducing a new Micro- gage Complete Alignment Kit to enable maintenance personnel and production teams to check and align their manufac- turing equipment for improved operation and efficiency. Quick and precise mea- surements of machinery straightness, par- allelism, surface flatness squareness, bore and shaft alignment and other applications are now possible with this versatile kit. The Microgage laser and digital receiver are easy and intuitive to use allowing you to quickly check your production machin- ery while reducing dependence on expen- sive outside alignment services. This new alignment kit is compact, precise and affordable so that manufacturers can keep their lines running at peak performance, and minimize costly down times. The kit includes a laser transmitter and a digital receiver connected to a handheld display. Readings appear on a large LCD display and alignment units are presented in 0.001 or 0.0001 inch increments or in millime- ters. A rotating base is included, for set- ting and checking flat planes such as machine beds, roller assemblies, sliding mechanical stages, and other planer equipment. Circle 19 on Reader Service Card NEWS Circle 208 on Reader Service Card Circle 206 on Reader Service Card Circle 209 on Reader Service Card Circle 218 on Reader Service Card Complete alignment kit. MARCH MN2006 2(9-16).qxd 3/3/2006 2:22 PM Page 12
