The TERRA NX is an industrial workhorse: a robust, reliable and economical machine for heavy industry.
Combined, these features make CORE MMA power sources reliable, durable, and resilient. The largest version, the CORE 210, weighs in at just 9.5 kg. They are built to last, and a five-year warranty on all models backs this up. “The range offers premium perfor- mance with a stable and smooth arc across all electrode types. Synergic func- tions offer quicker set-up times and tran- sitions between different welding tasks, while the expansive high-contrast display ensures readability, indoors and outdoors,” says Saunders. Advanced, customisable, easy-to-read controls make setting parameters intuitive, and smart monitoring features keep weld- ers informed. CORE’s ergonomic design is free from sharp edges, and the handle and shoulder strap make these machines easy to carry to where the welding is needed. The CORE 165, CORE 185 and CORE 210 all include Adjustable Hot Start and Arc Force functions to ensure smooth arc starts and to prevent electrode sticking. Additional features in the CORE 185 and CORE 210 include: • Advanced Pulsed MMA, which offers welders better out-of-position and thin plate capabilities with a more stable and manageable arc, reduced spatter, less post-weld cleaning and faster travel speed. This feature is ideal for welding thin-gauge materials, out-of-position welding, or pipe welding applications. • TIG LIFT and TIG LIFT Spot Welding, in which arc initiation is controlled so the tungsten electrode can touch the workpiece without contamination or sticking. TIG Lift is a cost-effective so- lution, suitable for use where space is limited and frequency-sensitive devices are present. • Welding Parameter Storage, which en- ables specific parameters for welding procedures to be saved so consistent and repeatable results can be achieved for future work. “Power, portability, easy set-up and smart features, combined with up-to-date weld- ing technology, enable our CORE MMA welding equipment to deliver consistency and performance in the toughest condi- tions,” says Saunders. “We are a leader in the welding industry with extensive consumable and equipment product portfolios and welding expertise. We understand complex welding applica- tions and can offer comprehensive and unique solutions to deliver the perfect weld seam,” concludes Keith Saunders. www.voestalpine.com/welding
The URANOS NX features a high-speed CANBUS communication
system, which is immune to electromagnetic noise, and enables the system to respond much more quickly.
date. This automated system ensures that all members of the welding team have the latest data, increasing transparency and reducing reliance on manual records. For enhanced security, Process Manager runs exclusively on proprietary on-premis- es hardware, with all information securely stored locally within the company’s net- work. This ensures complete control over data and eliminates any reliance on cloud- based solutions, Saunders notes. And while all machines are delivered with a standard set of welding programs and software, should a customer need a welding line for a new application or ma- terial, even on a one-off basis, this can be downloaded via weldNet and added to the machine, he adds. CORE MMA: built to last! In September 2025, the company launched its latest addition to the equipment range. With a completely new look, this single- phase range of portable welding power sources, CORE MMA, is designed to suit on-site work on the most challenging sites. The CORE series for MMA welding is a new generation of single-phase, portable welding machines engineered for perfor- mance and designed to meet the demands of professionals in light fabrication, light construction and the repair sector. “Our CORE welding equipment is designed to de- liver unmatched reliability, on shop floors, on-site or in extreme outdoor conditions. The design reflects decades of welding expertise combined in each unit,” notes Keith Saunders. The range includes three models: the CORE 165, the CORE 185 and the CORE 210, all of which feature a high-grade, hybrid- composite and galvanised steel construc- tion. They have ‘wind tunnel’ cooling management, which keeps the electronics dust-free while delivering adequate cool- ing. They also feature automatic input volt- age sensing and switching for either 115 V or 240 V single-phase, with an allowable input voltage fluctuation of ±15 %.
segments, includ- ing carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, clad-
ding, hard-facing, and dedicated crane and lifting packages. These programs are developed to ensure a perfect fit between the welding task and the consumables. The URANOS NX has the capacity to hold a further 240 customer programs based on their field experience. Additionally, URANOS NX inverters are designed to include patented greenWave® technology, which enables significantly better energy efficiency through optimised power consumption. Conforming to the strictest EN61000 standards, greenWave delivers a reduction in reactive energy consumption of between 70 and 100%, and over 50% reductions in joule-effect losses, both of which help to reduce power con- sumption and associated CO 2 emissions. Packed with Böhler’s full suite of weld- ing arc control features, URANOS offers a state-of-the-art solution for any combina- tion of filler material, welding process and application. For both TERRA NX and URANOS NX machines, it’s all about communication. voestalpine Böhler Welding has developed a software platform, weldNet, that enables standard synergic welding lines to be up- loaded to the Terra NX range of machines as well as customised synergic lines for the Uranos range of machines. Within weldNet, Process Manager provides a digital monitoring solution that optimises welding activities. With weldNet® Process Manager, all weld details are recorded in a central, secure database that is easily accessible and always up to
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