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Reduced Downtime

Are less downtime and lower maintenance costs reason enough to upgrade to new equipment? Yes! After all, a power source that's down isn't earning its keep - especially when productivity is measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour. Here's how new Miller equipment can help:

  • Industry-leading reliability for maximum uptime.
  • Unbeatable service and support network - find local support.
  • Maintaining old equipment costs more than buying reliable new equipment covered by a factory warranty. Check out this maintenance worksheet.

If you planned to drive across the country, would you risk a car that could leave you stranded in the desert? No way. That's why if you weld for a living, Miller believes you deserve nothing less than the world's most dependable welder. Learn how companies like yours have reduced the cost of downtime.

BREAKING TRADITION IN THE GULF OF MEXICO: OILFIELD CONTRACTOR TURNS TO BIG BLUE 302 TECHNOLOGY
This off-shore oil contractor says "It's Miller time" after a new engine drive offered great arc quality, superior reliability and lower repair costs. They also report that multi-arc units slash costs for large installations.

TRAILER MANUFACTURER FINDS PEACE OF MIND WITH CP MIG SYSTEMS FROM MILLER AND OXO
All MIG welding operators want good bead appearance and low spatter. This manufacturer of horse trailers gets exceptional performance at a reasonable price from its Miller MIG machines and OXO guns.

MINES COMPLY WITH NEW MSHA DIESEL REGULATION WITH BIG BLUE 402
Mines now need to meet new standards for diesel engines used underground. This mine maintenance manager explains how a new welding machine and his local welding supply distributor teamed up to offer a great solution.

PMI KEEPS LIQUID GOLD FLOWING WITH STAINLESS STEEL ENGINE DRIVES
"We work in one of the world's most highly corrosive environments," says Robert Meith, vice president, Construction Services...

MAXSTAR DC TIG INVERTERS IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND QUALITY FOR STAINLESS STEEL PROCESS FLOW SYSTEMS PROVIDER
When stainless steel grinding dust caused reliability problems with its conventional TIG units, this mechanical contractor switched to DC TIG inverters with Wind Tunnel Technology. They also exchanged their heavy units for field work and replaced them with a 10 lb. inverter.

HIDDEN FROM THE PUBLIC, WELDED STEEL MOMENT FRAMES GIVE NEW FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY SEISMIC STRENGTH

NO NEED TO CHECK THIS BAG AT THE GATE - NEW SUITCASE FEEDER GOES EVERYWHERE
It's all about control. In this age of inspection, where specifications and regulations dictate welding processes, maintaining control over weld parameters...

TEAM INDUSTRIES CASHES IN ON ENERGY EFFICIENT INVERTER TECHNOLOGY

NEW INVERTERS IMPROVE UPTIME BY 10%, EARNS $47,781 FOR WOODS EQUIPMENT

STRUCTURAL STEEL STORAGE RACK MAKER
DEPENDS ON S-74DX WIRE FEEDER FOR UNIFORM QUALITY

More than a half century ago, Frazier Industrial made a commitment to using structural steel in all its products.

MILES OF DUCT WORK HELP FOOTBALL FANS BREATHE EASY AT NEW SOLDIER FIELD
Hill Mechanical Group rebuilds Soldier Field using all Miller Electric equipment.

SMALL WISCONSIN FABRICATOR ASSISTS WITH CRITICAL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT JOBS
Performance Welding uses dependable Miller equipment to build reliable protection for US troops.

PULSED MIG WELDERS PAY FOR THEMSELVES IN SIX MONTHS FOR PUMP MANUFACTURER
Pump manufacturer makes Miller product purchase to help reduce costs and improve efficiency. Learn how Weir Slurry North America's new equipment has helped save energy, maintenance, and consumables costs, while also increasing productivity in their shop.

TILT-UP CONSTRUCTION RUNS AT FULL TILT WITH NEW TRAILBLAZER® 302 ENGINE DRIVE
To weld an average of 40 to 50 tilt-up buildings a year, Tom Lane of Welding Dynamics relies on powerful, durable equipment from Miller. The Trailblazer® 302 improves productivity and reduces downtime so Lane can finish a tilt-up job in only a day.

STEADY POWER: RURAL FABRICATION SHOP TAMES PRIMARY POWER FLUCTUATIONS WITH NEW WELDING/CUTTING TECHNOLOGY FROM MILLER ELECTRIC
Thompson Welding in Southern Ontario, Canada, relies on Miller's XMT 350 CC/CV inverter with Auto-Line technology and the Spectrum 625 plasma cutter with Power Factor Correction and Line Voltage Compensation to overcome the power limitations of rural Ontario. As a result, Thompson's business has grown into a full-service metal fabrication shop, where the right tools have been the key to success.

AXCESS™ SYSTEM ENABLES OEM FABRICATORS TO STANDARDIZE ON ONE WIRE, ONE GAS AND ONE WELDING SYSTEM
OEM Fabricators turn to Miller's Axcess system to aid in the elimination of waste and reduce welding costs.

JR'S WELDING RELIES ON UNIQUE WIRE FEEDER/INVERTER PACKAGE FROM MILLER
To make heavy equipment repairs, JR's Welding must travel light. The company rebuilds heavy equipment worn by abrasive applications and often must travel to make customer repairs on site. As a result, JR's favorite welding system combines the XMT 350 VS inverter paired with a SuitCase X-TREME 12 VS portable wire feeder.

OVER-THE-ROAD TRUCKERS RELY ON TRUDELL TO GET THEM BACK ON THE HIGHWAY
Truckers rely on trailer repair shop in Green Bay, WI for repair and fabrication work when on the road. Read on to find out how Trudell Trailers has been helping truckers in need get back on the road, 30 years and counting.

 

Miller Technology Exclusives:

Auto-Line™
Automatically "links" the machine to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single- or three-phase, 50 or 60 Hz. Also adjusts for voltage spikes within the entire range.

Auto-Link ®
Automatically links the power source to the primary input voltage being applied (115V or 230V) or (230V or 460V), without the need for manually linking primary voltage terminals.

Fan-On-Demand™
Internal power source cooling system that only works when needed, keeping internal components cleaner.

LVC™ Line Voltage Compensation
Keeps output of the power source constant regardless of fluctuation in input power ± 10%.

Wind Tunnel Technology™
Internal air flow that protects electrical components and PC boards from dirt, dust, debris... greatly improving reliability.