F.A. Tech automated brazing and soldering systems have many advanced optional features for improved process control of the brazing or soldering process. These features are available for most systems to augment our already impressive Standard Features.

Advanced Wire Feeding System

Advanced Wire Feeding System
Our wire feeding systems utilize special cylinders that allow wire to be fed directly through the cylinder rod. This system is controlled by 3 timer settings. First, the "Delay" timer controls how long after the heating cycle has been initiated before the feeders move forward. Second, the "Pre-heat" timer controls how long the wire is forward before actual wire feeding begins thus preheating the wire. Lastly, the "Feed" timer controls how long the wire will be fed into the joint. The user can also adjust the speed at which the wire is being fed to optimize the filling of the joint. In addition to our conventional wire feeding system, Tech also offers our new "Intelligent Wire Feeding" system that allows exact control over the amount of wire being fed into the joint.

Flo-Max

Flo-Max
Flo-Max is an air pressure stabilizing system that protects the combustion system from in-plant air pressure fluctuations that can diminish flame consistency. This closed-loop system constantly monitors the incoming air pressure, comparing it to the set point and adjusting an electronic regulator to compensate. Flo-Max solves the problems associated with facilities that experience frequent air pressure fluctuations.

Digi-Mix
This advanced combustion mixing system provides precise control over the gas and air mixture by utilizing advanced electronic components. All current settings are displayed and can be changed via the operator interface panel. With Digi-Mix, any changes in the combustion mixture to support more or fewer torches, as well as the ability to change the gas/air ratio of the torches can be handled automatically. It also provides the flexibility to not only change the flame pressure, but also the gas/air ratio during the heating cycle, offering infinite adjustment to attain the ideal heating conditions.

IPS System
Our Intelligent Parameter Setup system, or IPS for short, is available for our CX Shuttle systems. This option provides the ability to braze a new part with a semiautomatic cycle by simply pushing the start button at each step of the process, sending the timer information to the PLC. Upon user acceptance, the displayed parameters are saved into memory, thus simplifying and removing the guesswork involved with new part setup.

Oxygen Combustion System

Oxygen Combustion System
Oxygen combustion systems are typically used for processes requiring rapid localized heating of the joint area. With this heating method, faster cycle times are attained compared to a standard compressed air/fuel gas flame. We have also developed a specialized technique for obtaining extremely clean parts with the use of Gasflux® in conjunction with our heating method.