TANDEM MIG

PROCESS DEFINITION Pulsed/Standard mode:

Tandem MIG is a dual wire GMAW process that is Lead arc is synchronized
used in automated welding applications to improve pulsed while the Trailing
welding productivity. The process uses two welding arc is Constant Voltage for
power sources and two wire feeders acting in achieving maximum
tandem to deliver two wire electrodes through a welding speed and gap
bridging.
single welding torch.
The two welding g arcs that are g generated are Standard/Pulsed mode: Best for deep penetration
electrically isolated from one another and are th Lead
the L d arc is i in
i Constant
C t t Voltage
V lt moded which
hi h
maximizes penetration and travel speed while the
controlled independently. The welding arcs work
Trailing arc is in pulse mode to reduce heat input and
together, generally separated by less than 0.50
cool the weld puddle.
inches, in the same weld pool. The independent
Standard/Standard mode: Lead and Trailing arcs
control of the two welding arcs is used to control are both in Constant Voltage mode usually for welding
the thermal and fluid dynamics of the weld pool to with just one electrode and switching to the other
further enhance welding performance. The added when changing directions to reduce cycle time.
deposit rate achieved by the dual wire delivery and
the added weld pool control is used to overcome ADVANTAGES
single wire limitations to produce high travel speeds 9 Exceptional welding speeds
and electrode melt-off rates (weld metal 9 High weld metal deposition rate
deposition). 9 Superior weld quality:
Reduced heat input
Resists burn-through on thin materials
Maintains low spatter levels
Produces
P d goodd penetration
t ti on thi
thick
k
materials
Improves bead wetting at weld toes
Resists undercut
9 Bead profile control
9 Lowers production costs
9 Increases productivity

EQUIPMENT
Power Sources
It was vital that the two power sources
communicate with each other for the
synchronization of the two electric arcs.

Wire Feeders APPLICATIONS

High Travel Speed Welding:
Welding Torch Automotive components
Wheels, large and small
MODES OF TRANSFER Cylinders
Tanks
Two wire electrodes are positioned in line, in the Gussets and Stiffeners
direction of travel. The first electrode, the lead, Many thin gauge lap and
controls deposition rate and penetration. The filler welds
second electrode, the trail, controls weld bead REFERENCES
appearance. www.lincolnelectric.com
www.wolfrobotics.com/products/images/TwinWireMIGbro.pdf
High Deposition Welding:
Heavy equipment
ASME tanks
Structural
Railroad industry
Pipe and tubular
components