Climax BW3000 AUTOBOREWELDER – PORTABLE BORE WELDING MACHINE User Manual
Bw3000 autoborewelder

BW3000 AutoBoreWelder
Advanced Automated Step Welding System
for Bore, Flange, and Valve repair.
The Climax BW3000 AutoBoreWelder is an
automated step welding system that provides
a new degree of welding performance and
precision. Weld time is dramatically reduced
while producing precise, uniform, high quality
welds as compared to hand welding techniques.
Unmatched Weld Quality and Precision
• Provides complete weld coverage at the start
and finish of the bore
• Reaches up to 5 feet (152.4 cm) into the bore.
Using torch extension support, can extend
upward using extended reach torch options.
• Lays up to 5 lbs (2.27 kg) of metal per hour.
• Arc time increases 50 - 100% over hand-
welding, cutting weld time in half.
Built-In Cost Savings
• Precise, uniform welds means less wire is
consumed, reducing cost.
• All configurations come ready for a push-pull
wire feeder which prevents wire buckling and
waste when using low column-strength wire.
• Consistent and uniform weld reduces cutting
tool wear, reducing cutting time by up to 50%.
Single Point PLC-Based Control System Enhances
Operator Safety and Control of Welding Process
• Adjust all welding functions from one central
location.
• Weld operator safety is enhanced by allowing
operator to stand back from the weld as it is
being laid.
• Quickly adjust “step” size and direction, rotation
speed and direction, wire feed rate, arc voltage,
arc interrupt, contractor control, gas purge and
extended utilization of Auto-Skip function.
Flexible and Versatile
• Welds in any orientation: vertical, horizontal, or
inverted.
• Allows alternating of uphill and downhill welds
in a horizontal bore when welding multiple
passes
• Patented “offset head” provides radial
adjustments of the torch while maintaining
proper torch angle in relation to the work
piece.
• Wide range of travel speeds and amperage for
challenging in-field conditions or working with
exotic metals.
• With proper options, can weld with any wire -
stelite, nickel, exotic metals.
• Can be configured to perform clad overlay with
nickel alloys, bronze, and exotic metals.
• Four operating modes available: Auto-Skip,
Pie, Carriage Return, and Contiuous Weld.
• Patented step process outperforms spiral
welding by providing complete weld coverage
with infinitely adjustable step, allowing bead
placement from 0.40 - 0.220 inches (1.0 - 5.6 mm).
• Auto-skip feature allows “weld only” or “skip
only” areas to be designated.
• Allows rapid completion of work on out-of-
round bores, bores with keyways.
• Precisely welds conical valve seats.
One Setup for Welding & Boring
• Climax BoreWelder Interface Kit simplifies the
boring & welding setup process.
• Quickly attach the BW3000 AutoBoreWelder
directly to the Climax BB3000, BB4500 or
BB5000 Boring Machine mounting fixtures.
• Interface kit makes it easy to switch between
bore welding and line boring without losing
bearing alignment.
• Interface kit ensures perfect alignment for both
welding and machining.
• One setup for both welding and boring saves
time and gets the job done quickly.
Weld & Bore at the Same Time
• Weld one section while boring out another,
using multiple bearing mounts.
• Simultaneous operation cuts work time in half!
Rugged, Fitted Protective Case for Easy, Safe
Transport:
• Packaged in heavy-duty, shock-resistant
case for safe, dust and water-proof storage,
convenient organization and easy transport
of the BW3000 AutoBoreWelder and its
components.
• Select from shop-style wire feeder, or
enclosed field-style wire feeder in shock-
resistent waterproof case.
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