PerformArc 1100FW

PerformArc 1100FW

Features

24/7/365 Support Line!
Support Hotline provides customer service and parts support.
Extremely High Productivity
High speed "ferris wheel" positioner with three independent servo motors provides industry leading indexing times, which maximizes welding production time.

118" span between the head and tail stock with 1100 lb. capacity on each side.

Available dual robot configuration allows a second robot to be added, theoretically doubling throughput with no additional floor space required.

GMAW and GTAW applications.
Full Range of Welding Processes
AccuPulse
AccuCurve
TAWERS
SP-MAG II
100% CO2
RMD
Active Wire Process -low energy short circuit and zero spatter.
GMAW-P
GTAW -with and without filler Aluminum -low pulse, dual pulse, synchronized weaving
Servo Push-Pull Torch
Arc Data Monitoring
Offline Programming -DTPS
Load Station Flexibility
Optional load station jogging provides complete load position flexibility, allowing multi-stage loading or tack and finish welding to occur in a common welding fixture.

Servo Positioners allow the parts to be rotated into the desired welding position, maximizing torch access and welding quality.
Long Term Support and Reliability
Setting the standard in the welding industry for quality, reliability and productivity since 1996. The PerformArc is backed by Miller today and tomorrow.
Safety and Performance
Designed in accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012, UL1740, NFPA 79 and CSA Z434.

L-shaped light curtains, interlocked safety gates, dual channel safety circuit, two stationary arc flash barriers, main axis sweep monitor, and auxiliary axis servo disconnect at operator station during load/unload are standard.

Solid sheet metal wall panels.
Quick Assembly
A fully welded frame, pre-wired and pre-assembled ships in three sections for quick assembly.

Specifications

Processes

MIG (GMAW)
TIG (GTAW)

General Specifications

Title PerformArc 1100FW
Industries Interests Automotive Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Fabrication
Input Voltage 460/480 V
Input Phase 3-Phase
Input Hz 60 Hz
Cell Type Vertical H-Frame
Servo Main Index
Servo Outboards (2)
Max Spool Size Capacity 126 in
Table Type Ferris Wheel
Open bed
Net Width 180 in
Net Height 90 in
Net Length 221 in
Net Weight 12600 lbs
Table Rotation Diameter 131 in
Multi Robot Capable Yes (2,3)
Table Payload 1100 lb
Headstock Tailstock Span 118 in
Payload 1100 lbs at each weld station (2)
Main Axis Rotation Height 51.2 in
Main Axis Rotation Diameter 95 in
Secondary Axis Rotation Diameter 43.3 in

Accessories

DTPS - Virtual to Real Valk Pic
DTPS - DeskTop Programming and Simulation Software

G3 MNU TP Screen - Weaving Pattern_Settings
Heavy Plate Software

Fast and easy programming even on the most complex multi-pass weldments. All required commands and sensor setup in a single menu screen. Welding procedures can be developed quickly and transported easily from part to part.
Active Wire Process
Active Wire Process (AWP)

Active wire is an advanced short arc welding process combining the robot motion path, welder waveform and servo wire feed control simultaneously reversing the wire at the short circuit to control the weld deposition precisely.

Resources

Literature

FILTAIR PerformArc Filtration

Simplifying Weld Automation.pdf

Articles

Shop floor featuring two Miller pre-engineered robotic welding cells and parts bins
First Time Welding Automation User Gains Productivity and Quality Benefits
Kenosha Metal Products, a metal stamping company new to welding automation, added three new jobs, increased productivity and improved weld quality by adding Miller PerformArc™ pre-engineered robotic welding cells to its facility.
Welding robot welding on fixtured part
Reducing Risk When Investing in Welding Automation: Five Steps to Success
Welding automation can provide companies with competitive advantages by making them more productive and by generating higher weld quality. The technology can also improve their profitability. To gain the best success and reduce the risk in the investment, it’s important to follow some best practices when implementing a robotic welding system.
Advanced automated welding equipment
Reach Your Welding Automation Goals With Advanced Processes
Implementing advanced welding processes featured on power sources already in use — or investing in newer machines with these capabilities — can help companies take their automated welding operation to the next level.

Videos

Welding Automation Investment Offers Company Fast Payback
Kenosha Metal Products saw a payback of less than one year, along with significant accuracy with Miller's welding automation.
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