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Kemppi customer magazine
1/2006 EN

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Editorial
3 Kemppi ProNews updated
Productive welding
5 Kemppi Pro Evolution for all industrial welding
processes
Case
7 Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
Co. Ltd trusts Kemppi Pro Evolution
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In co-operation
11 Elder enthusiasts restore aircrafts
12 Arena Riga - the stage for high drama
Foto: LKA/Keijo Penttinen
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Do it yourself
14 Smoked delicacies from your own smoker
Design
18 Story of the badge
Close-up
20 The decal is proof of high quality
What’s up
26 Fresh news in short
Other topics
New EU environmental directives control product
integration 9
New dimension in TIG and MMA welding 17
Top youth compete using Kemppi machines 22
Kemppi – The Joy of Welding 25
Kemppi Oy Subsidiaries and Sales Offices 31
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Kemppi Oy customer magazine
Publisher: Kemppi Oy, P.O. Box 13, 15801 Lahti, Finland.
Internet: www.kemppi.com. Telephone: +358 3 899 11.
Editor-in-chief: Hannu Jokela.
Sub-editor: Elina Suomalainen.
Photos: Risto Kallio and Teemu Töyrylä. Lay-out: Tekijätiimi Oy.
Subsciptions and changes of address: Kemppi Oy.
Telefax: +358 3 899 445.
Printed by: N-Paino, Lahti, Finland, 2006.
Issued: 3 times a year. ISSN 0784-2708.

Kemppi ProNews
updated
EDITORIAL
You are currently reading the new
Kemppi Oy ProNews customer newsletter.
We updated the newsletter to
provide a more clearly formatted welding
industry trade journal. Kemppi ProNews will
continue to present new products, product
updates and our services. We will make every
effort to provide a more practical presentation
of our work results, as well as survey user
opinions of them.
We want to draw more attention to solutions
for different fields on which our customers
the world over have given their views. The
purpose is to provide information on projects
done in co-operation with Kemppi as well as
their challenges, goals and realisation. Customer-specific
examples contain fresh ideas
and practical models for the utilisation of
Kemppi products and services.
A significant part of our newsletter’s content
will also include welding technology and related
welding processes. We will continue to
provide information on the development of
various welding methods and the results of
our own welding research. In this way, we will
hopefully be able to help our customers find
more productive ways to tackle welding challenges
for their own needs.
We consolidated our news bulletins for easier
access. A concise Q&A column does just what
its name says: we will publish frequently
asked questions and the answers to them.
Design plays a crucial role in Kemppi’s R&D. It
does not only comprehend design, but also
usability and high quality. Kemppi ProNews
focuses on Kemppi design details as well as
how it can be utilised in everyday welding
work.
Kemppi design was rewarded in February
with the receipt of the internationally prestigious
red dot design award for its Minarc-
Mig Adaptive 180. The red dot award is the
recognition of exceptionally high-quality
product design by an international panel of
experts. In 2005 the competition received
2,068 product entries from over 40 countries.
485 of these entries received red dot awards.
The MinarcMig Adaptive 180 was entered
in the Industry and Crafts category. The red
dot competition is very tough, as the world’s
top corporations, from ABB to Volkswagen,
are represented. Generally, the only entries
submitted to the competition are products
which are considered to be innovative in their
respective fields and which have a specific
novelty value. Previous Finnish recipients of
the red dot award are Nokia and Fiskars.
As the saying goes, a rolling stone gathers
no moss. This is why we would like you, the
reader, to provide us with your input for our
newsletter’s content. We eagerly await your
opinions on our newsletter update, so that
we may always find new ways to do things.
Only an eternal optimist would believe that
an updated newsletter is complete and perfect
from the first issue. Enjoy the newsletter!
HANNU JOKELA
MARKETING DIRECTOR
”
Design does not
only comprehend
design itself, but
also usability and
high quality.
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Photos: Julian Hickman, Blueharbour Creative Media Ltd.
PRODUCTIVE WELDING
Kemppi Pro Evolution
for all industrial
welding processes
Choosing an industrial welding machine
can be a difficult task, especially when
welding environments vary so widely.
When considering the purchase of
equipment, one needs to ask the right
questions in order to determine their own
needs: What material(s) will be welded
Where will the machine be used Who
will use it What welding processes are
required Will needs change over time
It is difficult to meet a customer’s varying needs with
just a single machine type, even if it is a multi-process
machine. Kemppi took a wide variety of needs into consideration
when designing the world’s first multi-process
welding machine, the Kemppi Hilarc, which was
launched at the beginning of the 1980s.
More choice
The Kemppi Pro Evolution is a modular multi-process
welding machine range of products, from which over
100 different welding machine variations can be assembled.
It offers a wide selection and maximum flexibility
in machine operation and adaptation. In terms of performance
the product range’s power sources are top of
the line. The power sources are controlled by a microprocessor
and can be used for all DC welding processes.
Kemppi Pro Evolution CC/CV power sources are the
welding machine’s basis, around which a
solution that meets the user’s needs can be
assembled.
Needs based
The customer decides what features the
welding machine must have. Kemppi offers
the possibility of assembling an entity
that optimally serves the user’s needs.
There are three power sources, control panels,
remote control units, MIG/MAG wire
feeders, HF ignition unit for TIG welding,
cooling units and transport systems.
”
Do you need a
welding machine
for workshop use
or heavy-duty
shipyard work
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 5

”
Significant cost
savings can be
achieved just by
power savings.
Precise arc control
Do you need a welding machine for workshop use next
to a welding table or for heavy-duty shipyard conditions,
fitted with a 50-metre long extension cable You can rest
assured that Kemppi has provided the solution you are
looking for many times before.
Kemppi engineers have designed the Kemppi Pro Evolution
welding system to be digitally operated, so that,
when welding at long distances, the extension cables
used can be as light as possible. The system only requires
a 3-cored copper connection cable for data transmission
between the power source and wire feeder. This
feature allows the arc to be accurately controlled using a
lightweight cable set, which is easy to carry.
Power-efficient alternative
Kemppi Pro Evolution power sources have a power factor
of 0.93, which makes them considerably more power
efficient than other products in the same class. Due to
their outstanding efficiency, Kemppi power
sources are as much as 30% more power-efficient
than those of many competitors. Significant
cost savings can be achieved just by
power savings, when the machine is used for
years at numerous welding sites. For example,
the power requirement for a 420-ampere
Kemppi Pro Evolution welding machine at 400
amperes and an arc length of 36 volts is just 27
amperes per phase.
Exceptional performance
The Kemppi Pro Evolution impresses with its performance.
Even the smallest power source in the series is a
serious powerhouse. The Kemppi Pro Evolution 3200
delivers 320-amperes with a 100% duty cycle. Attention
should be given to the fact that the maximum voltage capability
for Kemppi Pro Evolution 3200 and 4200 power
sources is the same. Due to the high voltage capacity
and outstanding duty cycle performance, the 320 ampere
3200 power sources have enough capacity to provide full
welding power even when using long extension cables.
Lightweight and compact
All Kemppi Pro Evolution power sources are the same
size. Kemppi Pro Evolution power sources are smaller
and considerably lighter than many other, similar machines.
The small size and light weight of the machine
allows greater options for mobility and easy mounting at
welding sites. •
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Text: Pirjo Pöllänen. Photos: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd
CASE
DSME trusts
Kemppi Pro Evolution
One of the largest shipyards in the world,
Korean DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding
& Marine Engineering Co. Ltd) chose
Kemppi Pro Evolution.
“The easy selection of welding parameters on the wire
feeder control panel, the small and lightweight power
sources, easy to mount on a single transport cart and,
of course, Kemppi’s equipment support and advice were
the decisive factors,” explains project engineer Christian
Werner.
Another important factor for the shipyard was the fact
that four wire feeders could be operated with a single
power source.
Located on Geoje Island in Korea, the DSME shipyard
specialises in the construction of freight and tanker
vessels, but also has a major presence in the passenger
liner industry. The size of the shipyard is indicated by
the sheer number of employees: some 1,500 specialists
work in engineering and R&D, while over 10,000 professionals
are involved in the actual construction of vessels.
The shipyard completes approximately 200 vessels
each year.
Kemppi Pro Evolution – application
framework
German IMG (Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau
GmbH) designs and manufactures production systems
for the shipbuilding industry. IMG delivered the first automatic
girder welding machine to the DSME shipyard
in 1995. Ten years later, a second automat was developed,
as a new and different technical platform required
a lesser degree of welding mechanisation. In terms of
welding technology the automats are much the same,
with both using Kemppi technology.
Kemppi Oy Service Technician Jani Vestola has served
as technical support in Korea at the DSME shipyard
since installation and start-up of the welding automat.
He describes the purpose of the automat by explaining
how girders are welded in a ship hull as follows:
”An approximately 20 metre long and over 10 metre
wide sheet is lying on the work surface. 15–20 upright
beams or girders are pre-tacked to this,” he explains.
The system is designed precisely for use in tacking. The
actual welding of beams is done by means of submerged
arc welding.
The welding automat has 43 guns, 21 of which are in
front and 22 behind. The automat has eleven Kemppi
Pro Evolution 3200 power sources, and in each tacking
phase welding is done with eleven guns simultaneously.
Four Promig 501 wire feeders, which are operated according
to the programmed phasing, are connected to
one Kemppi Pro power source. In the first phase guns
1–5 in the front row and 1–6 in the back row are in use.
In the second phase guns 6–11 in the front row and 7–11
in the back row are used. In the third phase guns 12–16
in the front row and 12–17 in the back row are in use. In
the fourth phase guns 17–21 in the front row and 18–22
in the back row are used. •
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8 Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 Foto: LKA/Keijo Penttinen

Text: Antti Syrjä, Quality Manager. Photos: Suomen Luonnonkuva-arkisto
New EU environmental
directives control
product integration
Regulation of products and their
environmental impact is increasing
dramatically in the EU. A key part of the
EU Environmental Action Plan is the
Integrated Product Policy (IPP), whose
objective is to reduce the environmental
impact of products throughout their
lifecycle using a variety of means.
Electrical appliances, electronics and IT
industry equipment have been classified
as a product group which has a major
environmental impact. This group also
includes welding equipment.
The primary goal of the Integrated Product Policy is
to develop standardised approaches for the assessment
of product environmental impact, thus allowing for the
identification and comparison of highly environmentally-hazardous
products. The policy strives to steer companies
toward reducing their environmental impact. The
means used to achieve this include standards, taxation,
directives, environmental impact assessment tools and
product information.
WEEE shifts responsibility from the
consumer to the producer
The main new environmental requirements applying to
electrical and electronic equipment are specified in the
WEEE, RoHS and EuP directives.
The WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) (2002/96/EU) came into force on 13 August
2005. Responsibility for the recycling of electrical and
electronic waste is effectively shifted from the consumer
to the producer. The producer is responsible for the recycling
of electrical and electronic waste starting from
collection points. In practice the consumer can return
old equipment free of charge to an approved collection
point, after which the producer assumes responsibility
for the processing, recycling and, if possible, re-utilisation
of said equipment. Producers in various EU member
states have formed producer associations
to pass responsibility on
to professional waste management
firms, which also handle a majority
of the reporting required by the
directive.
RoHS specifies content
levels
The RoHS directive (Restriction of
the use of certain Hazardous Substances
in electrical and electronic
equipment) (2002/95/EU) will come
into force on 1 July 2006. Lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.
levels in electrical and electronic equipment sold within
the EU must remain within certain limits. The manufacturer
of end products is responsible for ensuring that the
product is compliant with the RoHS directive. It is for
this reason that end product manufacturers require their
suppliers to ensure that the chemical compound levels
occurring in components used in end products fall below
the maximum content levels specified in the RoHS
directive. Correspondingly, component suppliers require
their materials suppliers to use only materials that satisfy
”
Kemppi and the Helsinki
University of Technology
are engaged in a joint
project, whose goal is
to develop a tool for the
assessment of ecological
product design.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 9

RoHS requirements.
Demonstration of RoHS compliance and the manner
in which RoHS compliance is overseen at the national
level are still under consideration.
EuP regulates ecological design
The EuP (Eco design requirements for Energy-using
Products) (2005/32/EU) directive should be brought into
force in EU member states by 11 August 2007. By no
later than 6 July 2007, the Commission must establish a
working plan that contains a normative listing of product
groups considered priorities in relation to the potential
for improving environmental impact, effective for a
three-year period.
The directive specifies the parameters of eco-design
requirements for energy-using products. Energy-using
products are products that require energy to operate or
are intended for the production, transmission or measurement
of energy.
The directive promotes sustainable development by
enhancing energy efficiency and environmental protection
as well as energy security of supply. The directive
requires that products be CE marked, and that the EuP
directive and any standards derived from it are noted in
Q&A
How can black soot be prevented from forming on the weld seam when MIG
welding aluminium
Surface contamination may result from a combination of factors that may combine
equipment, consumable, base material and environmental issues.
The base material surface should be clean and dry. For example, oil or cutting fluid
on the material surface will definitely result in surface contamination when burnt
in the arc. The welding area should also be in still air, free of wind or draughts, as
these factors can interfere with the protective influence of the shielding gas.
In aluminium MIG welding the gun should always be at a push angle, so that the
shielding gas being fed from the gun will provide sufficient gas shield forward
of the nozzle. The right gun angle is approximately 5 –15° push angle, free wire
length (stick out) 15–20 mm. The correct shielding gas is Argon, whose flow rate
is 15–20 l/min depending on the plate thickness and joint type.
The wire feed must be steady or the arc length will fluctuate. Wire stick out that is
too long can also result in black soot forming on the seam as a result of poor shielding.
The gun will heat up considerably more during aluminium welding than
during, for example, steel welding (Argon shielding gas and bright base metal).
A water-cooled gun is recommended for higher current work to ensure a problem-free
wire delivery. When feeding aluminium filler, the proper gun set-up includes
a ‘Kemppi DL Teflon’ liner conduit for aluminium filler wire and Kemppi
contact tip (marked with Al – these tips have a specified larger ID than standard).
U-grooved and trapezoid feed rolls also reduce the deformation of aluminium filler
materials as they pass through the mechanism. It should also be ensured that
the roller compression value is not too high, as this will damage the wire surface
resulting in wire dust that will clog the wire conduit reducing wire feed quality.
Foto: LKA/Markku Tano
the declaration of conformity.
Kemppi bears responsibility
Kemppi bears responsibility for the management of environmental
matters. Kemppi has joined producer associations
throughout Europe to carry out its producer
responsibility in the recycling of welding equipment.
The soldering process for electronic circuit boards has
been reformed, so that as of 1 July 2006 RoHS compliant
products can be brought to market. In relation to ecological
product design Kemppi and the Helsinki University
of Technology are engaged in a joint project, whose
goal is to develop a tool for the assessment of ecological
product design. •
How can I increase the amount of ‘visibility’ for welding a
root weld in V-shaped joint preparations, when the diameter
of the MIG gun nozzle is too big
The power level required for welding in the root area is generally
under 200 A, so a 250 A or 270 A gun would be suitable
for the task. Company’s too often try to use one gun model for
all operations, resulting in some compromise of quality in one
area or another. This compromise could for example, include
a ‘larger than required’ nozzle size, reducing visibility of the
root area. The Kemppi gun range includes special gas nozzles
that have a ‘smaller gas nozzle’ tip diameter.
In emergency situations, the gas nozzle can also be slightly
crimped at the tip, thus allowing for a better fit in tight grooves.
In some special cases the gas nozzle is also shortened at
the tip (e.g. 5 mm), thus improving visibility to root base. The
risk of shortening the gas nozzle is that the contact tip may
come into contact with the work piece. This could cause the
arc to burn between the contact tip and work piece, so be careful.
I recently traded in my old welding machine (different brand) for a brand new
Kempomat 2100, and I’m puzzled by the following: I turned the machine on to
weld a test piece, but the machine was almost completely silent. I didn’t hear
the cooling fan running at all. On my old machine the fan noise was extremely
loud. I’m absolutely certain that the machine was turned on. Is there anything I
should be worried about, or can I start using my new machine
Your machine is completely fine – go ahead and weld to your heart’s content.
The fan didn’t start up for your brief test weld because the new Kempomat fan is
“fan-on-demand”. This means that the fan only runs when needed, i.e. when the
machine needs cooling. This usually doesn’t happen until you’ve been welding for
some time. The fan runs and shuts off as needed, thus saving energy and wearand-tear
on the fan unit.
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Text: Ari Kangasmäki, Sales Director, Kemppikoneet Oy
IN CO-OPERATION
FW44J Stieglitz in flight somewhere over Finland.
Elder enthusiasts
restore aircrafts
When the Aviation Museum Society,
Finland convenes for its Tuesday Club
every Tuesday, the shop is a veritable
beehive of activity for 5-6 hours. Some
forty energetic men, with an average
age of 75 years old, buzz around an old
Focke-Wulf FW44J Stieglitz.
The fuselage—now recognisable as an airplane—was
purchased as scrap in Hämeenlinna in 1999. The plane
has been restored over the past seven years. According
to the Club’s foreman, Kauko Juvonen, it will take another
few years before the plane is ready for display at
the Finnish Aviation Museum.
The Focke-Wulf FW44J Stieglitz was initially a German
trainer, whose maiden flight took place in 1932.
The plane has a steel tubing frame with wooden wings
mounted to it. The entire craft is covered in canvas.
The plane has a 150-hp powerplant, which moves the
plane’s 565 kilograms and 9.01-metre wingspan at a top
speed of 185 kilometres per hour. A total of 35 of these
planes, which were made in the former Czechoslovakia,
were acquired for the Finnish Air Force between 1940
and 1944. This type of aircraft was Finland’s most important
wartime trainer, and it saw active service until
1956. After 1960, 20 of the planes were sold off for civilian
use.
Different, but the same in
spirit
There are no inexperienced youngsters
in the Aviation Museum Society, Finland’s
Tuesday Club. The Club was
founded in 1965. Today, some of the
approximately 40 members have been
active in the Club for over 20 years. Some of the restoration
crew members are over 80 years old, and the
median age for Club members as a whole is a respectable
75 years.
Even though Club members come from a wide variety
of backgrounds, they are all very much the same in
spirit. The professions represented in the Club range
from medical and engineering doctors to directors and
aviation technicians. Their differences complement one
another. There is always the right expertise available, for
”
The work input of the
Tuesday Club alone
was approximately
17,000 man-hours.
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example, when an aircraft part must be made
from scratch.
The Tuesday Club is part of the Aviation Museum Society,
Finland, whose objective is to restore historically
important aircraft for exhibition at the museum owned
and operated by the Finnish Aviation Museum Foundation.
The museum is primarily based on volunteer work;
the input of the Tuesday Club alone was approximately
17,000 man-hours last year.
Strong partners are needed for an operation based on
volunteer efforts and limited resources. One of the Aviation
Museum Society’s key partners is the Military Museum,
which loaned an engine for use in the Stieglitz.
Kemppi Oy donated a Migger welding machine to the
Tuesday Club. The Migger is extremely well-suited to
their work. Foreman Kauko Juvonen expressed his satisfaction:
”Now we have a first-rate welding machine that
meets our needs perfectly.”
Arena Riga
– the stage for high
Finland’s first helicopter on exhibition
The Finnish Aviation Museum’s first exhibition was held
in 1972. The museum moved to its present location in
Vantaa in 1981, and the most recent expansion was completed
a couple years ago. The Finnish Aviation Museum
is a general museum of aviation and one of Finland’s
national speciality museums. It is open nearly every day
from 11am–6pm; the museum is closed on only a few
holidays. Last year, approximately 25,000 people visited
the museum.
Come see the Finnish Aviation Museum and admire such
exhibits as Finland’s first helicopter! •
The Ice Hockey World Championship
is a highly anticipated and esteemed
annual event. Even those who are not
usually interested in sports are lining
up for the Championship. The stage for
high drama at the 2006 Ice Hockey World
Championship was Riga, Latvia and its
two arenas: Skonto Arena and the brand
new Arena Riga.
Start of exhaust pipe installation.
The Championship is hosting teams from 16 different
countries, which have been divided into 4 groups. The
three top teams move up from each group to the quarterfinals.
Then, the top four teams move up from the
quarterfinals to the semifinals. This is followed by the
elimination round. Finally, there is only one team left:
the World Championship gold medallist.
Predicting the outcome is always impossible. Even
though there are a few teams with a lower ranking than
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Text: Pirjo Pöllänen
IN CO-OPERATION
drama
others, even these have the possibility of challenging the
top countries.
Latvia’s most important construction
project
The Arena Riga is one of the largest and perhaps most
important construction projects for an independent
Latvia. The arena got its start in 2001, when the International
Ice Hockey Federation granted Latvia the rights to
host the 2006 World Championship. At that time, there
were no suitable venues for hosting such an event.
In 2004 the City of Riga and developer Merks Ltd.
signed a joint agreement on the construction of a multipurpose
arena. The construction schedule was tight, but
the project was completed successfully. Construction on
Arena Riga was begun in June of 2004 and its grand
opening was held in February of 2006.
Riga is an extremely old and beautiful city, which is
renowned for its cultural and artistic traditions. Indeed,
Arena Riga provides a state-of-the-art setting for not
only sporting events, but also the performing arts, conferences
and trade fairs. The arena has an area of 58,000
square metres and a seating capacity of
12,500.
Kemppi involved in
construction
Kemppi welding equipment was used
in the construction of Arena Riga. A six
kilometre-long sprinkler system runs
around the entire arena. A full kilometre
of weld seams were required for the
system structures. The sprinkler system
and its hydrants were welded using Minarc, while
the pumping station was installed using a Kemppi Pro
Evolution unit.
”Kemppi’s welding machines are lightweight, efficient,
reliable and stable. They’re extremely well-designed
and are easy to use,” explains Modris Vanags, Managing
Director for Industry Welding Equipment. •
”
Arena Riga hosted
the Ice Hockey World
Championship on
5–21 May, winner was
Sweden.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 13

Foto: LKA/Markku Tano
DO IT YOURSELF
Text: Hannu Saarivirta, Welding Instructor
Smoked delicacies
from your own smoker
Fish and fish dishes have always played
a central role in Finnish food traditions.
There’s no better summer treat than
hot, freshly smoked fish served with, for
example, new potatoes.
Most of us know how to smoke fish, but how many of
us know how to build a functional smoker Ready-made
smoking boxes can be bought at any local shop, but
they are usually lacking something. Furthermore, readymade
smokers are made of thin materials, so they won’t
last for more than a few heatings in the fire. Not to worry
– making your own smoker doesn’t require a degree in
engineering.
For appetites large and small
The design of the smoker is based on the number of diners,
i.e. the number of fish to be smoked. The smoker dimensions
mentioned in this article are good for smoking
approximately 2 kg of fish at a time, which is enough for
approximately 4–6 people, depending on how hungry
they are.
The perfect tool for this job is the new MinarcMig 180
Adaptive welding inverter, which boasts an adjustable
power setting based on the thickness of the plate being
Pipe used for smoker body The welded grate border frame (and detail) Slides welded to the inside
of the smoker
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welded. The machine has a welding base material menu
for steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
All welds called for in making the smoker can also be
made as MMA electrode welds with, for example, the
Minarc MMA electrode welding machine, which can
also be used for TIG welding.
This spring the Minarc product line was expanded with
the addition of theMinarcTig 180 welding inverter,
which is intended for the more demanding Tig welding
applications. This TIG and electrode welding machine
has push-button controls, HF spark ignition, welding
parameter display and (optional) remote control functions.
In addition to the welding machine, making the smoker
will require a small reel of 0.8 mm stainless steel welding
wire, as well as a shielding gas (Ar 82% + 18%
CO 2
). Although the gas mixture is specifically intended
for structural steel, it can also be used in this type of
home welding application. The correct shielding gas for
stainless steel base material is a mixture of Ar 98% +
2% CO 2
. However, this mixture would make the smoker
far too expensive, unless there was some other need for
the gas.
Discovery of raw materials
Making a smoker starts with a trip to the local scrap yard
or the like, where you can discover suitable items for
use as raw materials. The smoker body should be stainless
steel pipe approximately 250 mm in diameter and
500 mm long, with a wall thickness of approximately
3.0 mm. The pipe used for the smoker can, indeed, be
made of thinner material, but the stainless steel base material
heats up and expands greatly when placed over an
open fire. The resulting thermal expansion may hinder
the function of the smoker door, and the bottom of the
smoker may burn through in just a few years.
The metal grates on which to lay the fish should be
placed at two levels (grate length 480 mm and width 220
mm); two grates will be required. The grate mesh size
can be approximately 30 mm and the material ordinary
structural steel, which will not stick to the skin of the
fish being smoked as much as a stainless steel grate.
A grate made with thin wire and a small mesh size is
not suitable for smoking, because the fish would stick
tightly to it. When heated, zinc may dissolve
into the smoked fish, so steel grates
with a zinc coating are not recommended
for use in smokers.
A tight door prevents flare-ups
Always do a test weld on an extra scrap
piece before welding the actual parent
plate, in order to determine the welding
power needed for each joint and to finetune
the welding parameters.
The grate edges are extremely sharp. First, using a small
bead, weld a 6 mm round bar to the edges; this will prevent
cuts and injuries.
Using stainless steel plate, make U-shaped grate slides
to hold the smoker grates. In the model smoker these are
punched from 2.0 mm plate, whose length is 480 mm,
width 100 mm and height 30 mm. The profiles are welded
at both ends at the smoker centreline, evenly aligned
on both sides.
The end is made of 2.0 mm stainless steel plate: mark
the plate and, using an angle grinder with a cut-off disc,
cut a round shape to match the pipe profile. The end is
tacked to the pipe in approximately 80 mm intervals using
small bridge tacks with a gap of approximately 2.0
mm. This will ensure a firm weld joint to both base materials.
A good welding position is a highly angled pipe
at a slight declination of approximately 30°; the weld
surface will be smooth and its protrusion on the inside
of the smoker will be even. The end plate is welded to
the pipe while rotating the pipe into the desired welding
position.
The door is made with a diameter 40 mm larger than the
pipe; this will reduce the occurrence of thermal distortions.
Weld a brace on the edge of the door, and a 15 mm
wide reinforcement rim cut from 2.0 mm stainless steel
plate on both sides of the brace, using short intermittent
welds. The brace will prevent the door from flexing
when heated by fire and keep smoke in. If the door is not
tight, the alder chips inside the smoker might burst into
flame, instead of smouldering as desired.
The door hinges are made of 5.0 mm stainless steel
plate, from which two 15 x 20 mm and two 15 x 50 mm
”
The design of the
smoker is based
on the number
of diners, i.e. the
number of fish to
be smoked.
Welded end
Welded door and
hinges
Smoker fully fitted
Legs and steel firepan
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 15

From fish to dish
Smoking is the traditional method for preparing fish, in which the fish is given a
pleasant smoke flavour and aroma as well as beautiful colour.
Nearly all types of fish can be smoked. Fish with a high fat content are best for
smoking. The most common of these are perhaps rainbow trout, powan and
herring, but ide, flounder, eel and mackerel are also often smoked.
There are two smoking methods: hot and cold. In hot smoking the fish is somewhat
cooked by the hot smoke. The most delicious hot smoked fish is best
served immediately after smoking.
When smoking, it is very important that all cooking utensils are clean and the
right type of wood is used. Probably the best wood for smoking is alder. Resinous
woods give a bitter flavour. Commercially-available smoking grounds are
also worth trying.
Powan is one of the most delicious smoked fishes. Photo: Pro Kala ry.
plates are cut. Round the plate edges and drill
6.0 mm holes. For the hinge pin, use an (approx.) 80
mm long M6 stainless steel bolt. The door and pipe are
joined to one another with hinges. After bridge tacking
the pieces, ensure that the door is tightly fitted and opens
and closes smoothly.
And now, it’s time to smoke some fish …
A grease trap prevents the fish fat from collecting on the
bottom of the smoker. A removable grease trap is easy
to keep clean and enhances cooking hygiene. A suitable
material for the grease trap would be, for example, 1.5
mm stainless steel plate, 480 mm x 200 mm. Four 10
mm x 15 mm pieces are welded to the grease trap base
approximately 50 mm from each corner, thus leaving a
gap between the smoker wall and grease trap through
which smoke can escape.
Then make two 30 mm wide handles from two sheets
of 2.0 mm stainless steel, which are formed as desired.
Also make a handle for the door using the same 2.0 mm
stainless steel sheet and formed as desired.
For the smoker legs, use two, for example, 5.0 mm
stainless steel plates and form as desired. A leg-mounted
smoker can be used both on grills and in fireplaces. If
you would like to smoke fish out doors, for example, on
rocks, weld brackets on the legs. A fire pan, which serves
as the platform for the fire, is made to rest on the brackets
using 4.0 mm steel plate. This will reduce the risk of
forest fire and prevent damage to the rock face.
The completed smoker is finished by grinding off splatter
and defects, and the weld seams are brushed using a
stainless steel brush.
Heat the smoker and grates over an open fire before
smoking and apply cooking oil to the grates. •
In smoking the amount of smoke produced is more important than the temperature.
Fish being smoked should be cleaned, but not necessarily scaled. Dried
or rinsed fish can be salted either before or after smoking. The fish is done when
the fins come loose easily.
Retain the fish’s flavour
Lightly salt the fish fillet or piece, brush lightly with oil or clarified butter. Put
high-quality smoking chips or grounds on the bottom of the smoking box, but
not too much. Butter the grate, place the fish on it, put the grate in the box, close
and smoke at a suitable temperature.
It is important that the fish not be too darkly smoked, because this will destroy
the fish’s flavour. Smoking at too high a temperature will dry out the fish.
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New dimension
in TIG and MMA welding
The MinarcTig 180 is Kemppi’s all new 180
amp machine, designed for the TIG welding of
steel and stainless steel using direct current.
The MinarcTig can also be used for MMA welding of all
common materials and electrode types. Introduced at the
Essen fair in September 2005, manufacture of the Minarc-
Tig 180 is now in full swing as our factory starts to work
their way through an already strong order book. MinarcTig
replaces the Mastertig 1500 machine, which has been on
the market for approximately fifteen years.
Portability a design factor
MinarcTig’s fibreglass-reinforced plastic casing is designed
with form and function in mind. Portability was also significant
design factor of the new machine and the shape and
style reflect these criteria. The shape of the area behind the
handle allows the cables and Tig gun to be wrapped around
the machine during transport. The machine’s fabric carrying
strap also makes it easy to transport the machine from
one welding site to the next. The MinarcTig 180 can be
connected to a 230 V single-phase mains outlet, and can be
used with both long extension cables and a power generator
for site welding.
Choice of remote control
guarantees the best result
The basic TIG welding functions, easyto-read
current display and MMA welding
option ensure ease-of-use and versatile
utilisation of the equipment. A range of remote
control options including R10, R11F
foot pedal and RTC10/RTC20 on torch remote control options
(for connection to the Kemppi TTC TIG torch range
only) ensure excellent process control and the best welding
result. MinarcTig offers premium process control at an excellent
price, ensuring a high-quality weld seam and good
productivity for each welding job.
The lightweight and portable MinarcTig 180 is extremely
well-suited to repair and installation welds. The machine’s
operating safety and usability also make it an excellent tool
for training and hobby use. •
”
An excellent tool
for training and
hobby use.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 17

DESIGN
Text: Jarkko Havia, Industrial Designer. Jonne Valola, Industrial Designer
Story of the badge
Every once in awhile, a designer comes up with
something that started with a little idea, but soon
took on a life of its own. Many have noticed the
square Kemppi badge on the front grille and carrying
handles of Kemppi’s new FastMig, MinarcMig,
MinarcTig and MasterTig MLS 2300 ACDC products.
This story tells how the badge found its way onto
our products.
The idea for the Kemppi badge came about in connection
with the FastMig product project. However, the idea itself
had been kicking around even before this. The designer
noticed that cars were discussed a great deal in welding
equipment R&D work; and the reference was not limited
to welding in the automotive industry, but how people appreciate
different car makes. The discussion eventually
led to the question: What kind of “car” would people associate
Kemppi welding equipment with and what sort of
values and qualities should a Kemppi product represent.
Mark of quality out front
We here at Kemppi naturally see our welding equipment
as top-of-the-line cars and, indeed, Kemppi is a quality
brand. We spend an enormous amount of time and effort
on the design of our products and constantly strive to be
at the forefront of technology
and welding features.
”
Cars are often
The assembly and testing
of welding equipment in
Finland guarantees that
the quality and operating
safety of our products are
and will always be at the
highest level.
These form the basis for the
Kemppi brand. Based on the original Kemppi logo,
the square badge adorns the front of our new welding
equipment, just like the car manufacturers’ badges do
on the grilles of their cars. The message is that we
are proud of our products and stand behind their
quality as the manufacturer.
The badge also has a practical function, just like with
everything we do. The plastic parts used in our new
products must always have an ”injection point”. The
injection point is where the molten plastic is injected
into a mould, where the plastic part is compressed.
The best result for the injection moulding of plastic
parts is achieved when the injection point is at the centre
of the part. For the sake of appearance, the injection
point should be placed so that it will not show to
the product user; in this case, under the Kemppi badge.
The Kemppi badge can only be found on Kemppi’s
newest products. It has gained a great deal of popularity
with Kemppi employees and adorns the briefcase,
mobile phone or computer of many Kemppi employees.
The Kemppi name is displayed with pride and joy. •
discussed during
the R&D of welding
equipment.
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The Little Giant
of Welding
MinarcTig 180 is the little giant in DC
TIG and MMA welding with a power to
weight ratio that is on top of its class.
The lightweight machine is easy to carry
from job to job.
MinarcTig 180
An efficient machine for DC TIG and
MMA welding. The ease of use is gained
through the digital display and one knob control.
This portable machine weighs only 8 kg.
Connection voltage 1~230 V +-15 %
Connection capacity TIG 6.7 kVA
MMA 7.0 kVA
Max. capacity TIG 35 % ED 180 A
MMA 100 % ED 120 A
Fuse 16 A delayed
Dimensions (L x W x H) 400 x 180 x 340 mm
Weight 7.8 kg
www.kemppi.com
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 19

CLOSE-UP
Text: Aarno Laine, Senior Sales Manager. Hannu Mihailow, Regional Sales Manager.
Czech sport and competition bicycle manufacturer
DURATEC s.r.o. chooses Kemppi products
The decal is proof
of high quality
In 1987 17-year-old student Milan Duchek
tried to improve his bike with homemade
accessories. He designed and made the
parts in the basement of his home.
The ”MD System” product name began to appear on
homemade ”upgrades”, which were competition bikes
with disc and rim brakes, clipless pedals, integrated
shifter/brake lever units and a custom handlebar and
saddle. Duchek had also developed a handy “bike computer”
using a pocket calculator.
He also made modifications to bike frames. At first he
concentrated on modifying the geometry of his own bike
and shortening the rear triangle. Then, he began to upgrade
his friend’s old rides into competition bikes.
Reliability is based on frame quality
Duchek noticed that a bike’s reliability is based on the
quality of its frame. In 1992 he founded the DURATEC
s.r.o. company, which specialised in the manufacture
of bicycle frames. From the very start, the company
focused on producing high-tech bike frames for competition,
using his own, unique design, state-of-the-art
materials and the latest in joining technologies.
His goal was to create a comprehensive selection of
Duratec-brand bike frames using Duratec’s own original
models. Today, the company offers alternatives to
satisfy the needs of almost all areas of competitive and
sport cycling.
Weld seams determine the bike’s lifecycle
The welding process is the most critical phase of frame
construction. A bicycle’s lifecycle is based primarily on
the quality of weld seams, particularly in the highly demanding
world of competition cycling.
Duratec chose TIG welding for the manufacture of
its bike frames. In TIG welding, cold weld joints are
The professional skill of the welder is also evident in
the quality of seams, as all seams are welded by hand.
Duratec founder Milan Duchek (left) and Managing
Director of Kemppi’s Czech representative ARC-H,
Václav Brunclík (at right).
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easily avoided and welding applications are not necessarily
limited to the use of specialized materials required
for competition bikes.
The weld seams on Duratec frames are designed to flow
smoothly from the thickest weld cross-section to the
thinnest tubing wall. This eliminates the sharp undercutting
of the tubing – the weld transition and tension do
not occur in this area. The final weld result – or joint
– depends a great deal on the technical level of the welding
machine. The professional skill of the welder is also
evident in the quality of seams, as all seams are welded
by hand.
The Kemppi decal is a guarantee of high
technology
Duratec welders have chosen the Kemppi Mastertig
AC/DC for their needs, because its wide range of functions
can be used in the welding of specialised materials.
User-friendly functions and outstanding welding properties
are key features, which ensure a high degree of
productivity and high-quality weld seams.
Duratec emphasises that all its products have been manufactured
using state-of-the-art, high-tech tools. Each
finished bike frame has a decal listing the materials used
in the manufacture of the frame. The decal also states
that the frame was welded using Kemppi’s welding technologies.
•
For further information, visit:
www.duratec.cz
Norbert Huber competing on a Duratec bike in Hawaii in 2004.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 21

Reporting from the fairs: Minna-Maija Jokisalo, Marketing Manager.
Elina Suomalainen, Marketing Assistant.
Photos: Minna-Maija Jokisalo.
Top youth
compete using Kemppi machines
In Holland’s Vakkanjers national skills
competition top youth welders were put
to the test on Kemppi machines. Both
competitors and judges praised the
features of the equipment used for the
competition.
In the Vakkanjers national skills competition finals the
level of expertise was graded in two series. The youth
competitors, who already had a few years of work experience
under their belts, were able to show off their skills
without instructor supervision. One of the incentives for
the winner of the series was a trip to Japan to compete
in the WorldSkills Competition 2007. WorldSkills Competitions
are held once every two years. The previous
round was held in Helsinki in 2005.
Elimination rounds for the advanced series were held in
three cities in Holland, from which competition entries
were submitted to a single location for evaluation. Five
youths – one girl and four boys – made it to the finals out
of a field of 45 competitors.
Competitors used MIG and MMT welding methods in
the finals. Each competitor was given a total of 11 hours
over two days to complete his or her welding entry. The
Welding instructor Wim van de Merwe focuses
on both youth instruction and improving the
image of the industry.
Advanced series competitor Wesley Disco was
enthusiastic about the synergic control.
The teamwork resulted in a
transport cart.
22 Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006

”The competitors had great team spirit, even though each of them wanted to win,” states advanced
series judge, Peter Manders (left). The series’ other judge was Johan Daniëls (right).
end of the competition was devoted to teamwork. Each
team had a member representing different areas of the
skills competition, and the assignment was to build a
transport cart according to the plans provided.
Vakkanjers Junior series (16–17 years old) competitors
did their first competition entry under instructor supervision,
but worked independently in the final. The series
had eleven competitors.
Synergic controls praised
Wesley Disco’s competition assignment was to weld a
pressure vessel. He used a Kemppi FastMig combination,
which consisted of a KMS 400 power source, MSF
53 wire feeder and FastCool cooling unit.
”I’ve worked as a welder for five years,
while studying welding. I’ve used Kemppi
machines before. I really like their synergic
controls.”
Kemppi provides fast solutions
Johan Daniëls served as a welding expert whole.
and one of the judges for the advanced
series. He attended the WorldSkills
Competition held in Helsinki in 2005 and visited
Kemppi. Daniëls has a high opinion of Kemppi products
and also praises the company’s service:
”
Kemppi wants to support
youth education while
promoting the image of
the welding industry as a
16-year-old Marcel Lindhout praises the user-friendliness of Kemppi equipment. The 16–17-year-old juniors welded their first
competition entry under supervision, but worked independently in the finals. The series had eleven competitors.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 23

”Co-operation is functional. Kemppi has an
answer for every question and a ready solution for every
problem.”
Kemppi’s updated trade
fair booth delighted
visitors at the trade fairs
in Holland and France.
There was plenty of
space for checking out
and testing products.
Animated characters
entertained visitors on
monitors and posters.
Popular trade fair booth
The Vakkanjers competition was held in connection
with Holland’s Techni-Show 06 trade fair. It was also the
eighth consecutive time that Dirk van de Jonge, Kemppi’s
Dutch dealer, participated in the Utrecht fair.
”I really like Kemppi’s new products, particularly the
MasterTig MLS 2300 ACDC. The shipbuilding industry
is big in the north of Holland, so my personal
favourite is still the Kemppi Pro Evolution,” he says.
van de Jonge is pleased with Kemppi’s updated trade
fair booth. ”The booth’s spaciousness, brightness and
new look have got a lot of praise. Welding tests doesn’t
stop people from checking out the machines. Maybe we
could use another demo area,” ponders van de Jonge. •
”The Utrecht fair is an outstanding place to meet
customers,” exclaims Dirk van de Jonge.
Soudage 2006,
Paris, France
Kemppi’s new products also piqued visitor interest in
Paris, France at the international Soudage 2006 trade
fair on 27–31 March.
The trade fair booth mainly displayed Kemppi’s new
products, which were presented to the public for the
first time since the SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN fair in
Essen, Germany last autumn. Visitors eagerly examined
the new equipment, and the features on the
MinarcTig, MinarcMig and Mastertig MLS 2300 ACDC
were very well received. The machines were widely
tested and the welding results impressed visitors.
Kemppi’s new fair booth also demonstrated its functionality.
There was plenty of space for presentation
and testing of the machines. Sports-themed animations
displayed on a large monitor entertained visitors
while showcasing the latest in welding technology.
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Photo: Aker Yards
Kemppi –
The Joy of Welding
Kemppi Norge A/S Kemppikoneet Oy
Kemppi A/S Kemppi Sverige AB
Kemppi (U.K) Ltd.
OOO Kemppi
Kemppi Benelux B.V.
Kemppi Spolka z o.o.
Kemppi GmbH
Kemppi France S.A.
Kemppi Beijing Office
Kemppi Far East
Representative Office
Kemppi Oy
Limitada
Kemppi Australia
Pty Ltd
Kemppi Oy is leading the way for future
welding technology
Founded in 1949, this family-owned company is one of
the world’s leading manufacturers of arc welding equipment
and related products. Kemppi operates all over the
world, but the company headquarters and production
units are still located in Finland. Kemppi has sales companies
in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany,
France, England, Holland, Australia, Poland, Chile and
Russia, as well as sales offices in China and Singapore.
Since the very beginning, Kemppi has invested in the
research, development and manufacture of welding
equipment and technologies. Throughout Kemppi’s entire
57-year history the cornerstones of its success have
been innovativeness, groundbreaking technology and
high product quality.
Kemppi Oy continued its strong
growth in 2005
Kemppi Oy’s turnover increased by 17%
over the previous year. Along with this
growth the company staff was supplemented
by nearly 60 new employees.
Kemppi Oy currently employs a staff of
620, 130 of which work in foreign units.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 25

➝
WHAT’S UP
BMW Workshop in the USA:
High-quality aluminium welds
with Kemppi Pro equipment
Training for the welding of aluminium
auto bodies for BMW and Rolls-Royce
using the Kemppi Pro pulse MIG welding
system was conducted for the second
time at BMW’s Montvale facility. The 2005
course was led by Sepp Wolf (EWE) of
Germany’s R & L Furtmayr GmbH.
Because aluminium pulse MIG welding is not
as widely used in the United States as it is in
Europe, new training participants were initially
very sceptical of their assignment to weld
1.2– 4 mm aluminium sheets. By the end of
the course all participants unanimously declared
that the welding programme developed
by Kemppi and BMW was extremely
user-friendly.
A special feature of the programmes designed
for different sheet strengths and applications
is that the user can select a specific
programme for each welding job. The plus/
minus tolerances of the programmes ensure
that welds are not made at too high (cracking)
or too low (joint faults) a temperature.
The programme to be used each time is selected
based on the welding job. The available
programmes are specified in the operation
instructions.
Kemppi Pro’s adaptability is impressive
BMW is one of the most well-known pioneers
in the design of aluminium auto bodies. In
2001 BMW and Rolls-Royce implemented
the use of Kemppi Pro power sources for its
service centres all over the world. Product
development in the automotive industry
is extremely rapid; new materials and applications
are under constant research and
development. One selection criterion was
that Kemppi Pro’s adaptability and the ‘interchange
ability’ of its control panels, offering
the necessary flexibility for the future.
The service centre employees were trained in
the use of the system for the welding of aluminium
sheets on both BMW Z8 Series and
Rolls-Royce auto bodies. Following this training,
a system was instructed in which BMW
personnel in the United States are given an
internal audit every 3–4 years. New employees
are trained in the use of the Kemppi Pro
equipment, while more experienced employees
are retested on the welding of auto
body parts.
Sepp Wolf
R&L Furtmayr GmbH, Unterschleissheim,
Germany
Workshop participants received a
certificate of completion for the course.
Pulse MIG weld seam I-joint 1.2 mm on a
strong AlMg Si 0.5 aluminium sheet.
➝
All Workshop participants were required
to perform a special weld on a Rolls-
Royce body. The picture shows the
test seam on the front of a Rolls-Royce
body.
Assembly of an auto body at the
training centre.
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CERN facts:
The award was presented at a ceremony held at CERN. Pictured (from left): Valérie
Montabonnet, Frédérik Bordry, Anssi Rantasalo, Petri Korhonen and David Nisbet.
Kemppi-Kempower receives the CERN
Golden Hadron Award
Kempower Oy, a Kemppi Group subsidiary
specialising in special power sources,
received the CERN (European Organization
for Nuclear Research) Golden Hadron
Award “in recognition of their outstanding
achievement in designing and producing
high-performance power converters for
the Large Hydron Collider (LHC) at CERN”.
Computer-generated image of the LHC
tunnel. © CERN Geneve
In 2003 Kemppi-Kempower received an order
exceeding 7 million EUR from CERN for
more than 200 power converters that will
supply over 60% of the energy required by
the super-conductive magnets in the new
LHC particle accelerator. Over half of the order
has been delivered and the project has
progressed according to the original plan.
According to the head of the Power Converter
Department at CERN, Dr. Frédérik Bordry,
CERN is particularly satisfied with the level
of Kempower’s technical expertise and its
ability to deliver in this highly demanding
project.
– CERN (European Organization for Nuclear
Research) was founded in 1954.
The organization is comprised of 20
member states.
– The objective of all basic research conducted
at CERN is to find answers to
the composition of the universe and
how the universe came to be what it
is.
– Scheduled for completion in 2007, a
new particle accelerator – the largest
in the world – is being constructed for
CERN in a circular tunnel with a circumference
of 27 km.
– Proton beams are accelerated to near
the speed of light in the accelerator.
– The proton beams are kept in the accelerator
ring using an extremely
powerful magnetic field.
– The accelerator’s magnets are fed
power from 1,700 different power
sources, totalling 1.7 million amperes.
– Kempower and Kemppi power sources
provide a significant percentage of
this power requirement: high-power,
power sources generate a total of 1
million amperes, which accounts for
approximately 60% of the total power
requirement.
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 27

WHAT’S UP
Kemppi standardises its MIG
welding gun range
Quality and safety combined with essential
usability and good ergonomics are
the core ideas behind Kemppi welding guns.
The range offers both gas and liquid-cooled
models in various power ranges, offering the
right tool for demanding professionals to
quality-conscious hobby users.
The standardisation and harmonisation of the
welding gun series are part of a natural development.
Kemppi aims to provide the customer
with ‘the right product at the right place at the
right time’ including availability of consumables.
This is taken into consideration at the
design stage and is reflected in MMT series design,
where consumables are largely the same
as those for the PMT series.
The MMT and PMT series have received world
wide support with positive support from a variety
of users in different environments. Customer
feedback forms the basis for our business
Kemppi
maintenance
services
reorganised
Responsibility for Kemppi’s maintenance
services in Finland has been
transferred from Kemppikoneet Oy to
Kemppi Oy. Kemppi Oy’s Service team is
responsible for domestic service operations
and their development.
The reorganisation allows us to more effectively
provide technical service support
to all Kemppi Group customers in
co-operation with authorised service centres.
We can also more comprehensively
meet the needs of different regions, while
ensuring greater service personnel availability.
When our customers have technical
questions, they will have the entire
Kemppi Oy service team at their disposal.
Kemppi Oy’s service team is comprised of
the After Sales Service Manager and three
service consultants. The team is responsible
for service-related training, consulting
and the investigation of practical problems.
Pekka Anttila
After Sales Service Manager
approach, in which modern product design is
combined with Kemppi high quality.
Outstanding ergonomics also improves
performance
The MMT gun series is primarily designed for
use with basic MIG/MAG machines, including
Kemppi’s own, Kempomat, Kempoweld,
Kempact and the new FastMig BASIC machines.
The MMT series includes strong design features
including on certain models, fully rotating gun
necks, where the working ergonomics – particularly
in positional welding – are exceptionally
good.
In the PMT series further emphasis is placed on
both ergonomics and gun performance. Flexible
knuckle joints behind the gun handle reduce
the amount of physical strain placed on
the welder’s wrist and the light weight of the
product further improves this performance.
The gas-cooled models gun neck rotates a full
360°, which facilitates working in various welding
positions. Kemppi RMT remote control can
be used to conveniently control welding power
with the Kemppi WeldForce or Kemppi Pro
Evolution welding machines, directly from the
PMT gun – everything is pre wire to accept later
up-grade if required.
Satisfied welding professionals
Users confirm that Kemppi hit the design targets.
Heikki Paija of Toijala Works Oy say’s, ”We use
some 70 Kemppi welding machines, mainly
Kempomig and WeldForce products. The
welding gun’s we’re using are the PMT 51 and
52W models fitted with RMT-10 remote control
units. The Kemppi guns meet our needs perfectly.
The gun ergonomics are excellent. Feel,
lightness and handle durability as well as the
right form guarantee a comfortable user experience.
A steady wire feed and effective gas
shielding dramatically reduce the risk of weld
porosity,”
”From a service standpoint, the welding gun
has to be easily maintained – Kemppi products
fulfil this criteria. Reliability and durability in
production welding conditions are an absolute
requirement; examples of these are minimal
water leaks and high protective hose durability.
Our welding professionals are extremely satisfi
e d .”
Kemppi makes every effort to keep its promise
– ”The Joy of Welding”. This seems to be an excellent
example of ‘hitting the design targets’
and to be a company of its word.
Mikko Väisänen
Sales Director, Distributor and Dealer Sales
For further information on Kemppi
welding guns, contact your local
dealer or visit: www.kemppi.com
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Kemppi receives prestigious
international design award
Kemppi Oy’s MinarcMig Adaptive
180 won Germany’s Design Zentrum
Nordrhein Westfalen red dot design award
in the Industry and Crafts category. Given
out annually, the red dot award is one of
the most prestigious industrial design
awards.
Over 2,000 products from 41 countries were
evaluated in the red dot competition. This
makes Kemppi one of the few Finnish companies
to have received the award for its own
products.
A completely new approach to engineering,
design and quality guaranteed the success
of the Kemppi MinarcMig Adaptive 180.
The international panel of judges evaluated
the innovativeness, practicality, quality, ergonomics,
durability and environmental-friendliness
of each product.
The MinarcMig Adaptive 180’s user-friendly
design keeps Kemppi’s customer promise –
“The Joy of Welding”. The machine’s adaptive,
intuitive controls are simple and the instructive
LCD display makes using the machine
easy. In practice, adaptiveness means that
the user can select the material and sheet
thickness, based on which the machine provides
the optimal welding parameters. The
large, easy-to-read LCD display shows the
wire feed speed, amperes and voltage as well
as the recommended material and gas combination
when the automation is selected. Its
ease of use makes the MinarcMig Adaptive
180 suitable for professional and hobby applications.
The red dot awards ceremony will take place
on 26 June in Essen, Germany. All award-winning
entries will be shown at the red dot museum’s
“Design on stage – winners red dot
award” exhibit 27 June–23 July 2006.
red dot design award
The red dot competition is one of the most
extensive and prestigious industrial design
competitions. Design Zentrum Nordrhein
Kemppi Oy trade fair calendar 2006
In 2006 Kemppi Oy will be participating in the following trade fairs with its updated, uniform
image:
Techni-Show ’06 Utrecht, Holland 14–18 March 2006
Soudage 2006 Paris, France 27–31 March 2006
Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting 2006 Beijing, China 16–19 May 2006
National Manufacturing Week Sydney, Australia 30 May–2 June 2006
Mach-Tool Poznan, Poland 19–22 June 2006
Intertool 2006 Vienna, Austria 10–13 October 2006
Euroblech 2006 Hannover, Germany 24–28 October 2006
Nordic Welding Expo Tampere, Finland 8–10 November 2006
Westfalen has organised the competition
since 1955. This year the red dot design
award competition received over 2,068 entries
from 41 countries. Of the entries evaluated,
485 received awards.
Further information:
www.red-dot.de
Kemppi ProNews 1 • 2006 29

The Kemppi welding transformer
operating instructions contained four main
sections: connecting to the power mains;
connecting welding pieces or thawing
leads; reading grading scales; and open
circuit voltages.
Treasure under the
table
Kemppikoneet Oy regional manager Kalevi
Väisänen was training new employees
at Kiinteistöpalvelu Savotek Oy in the use
of a MIG welding machine, when a treasure
stored under the welding table caught his
eye. In his 30-year career Väisänen had never
seen anything like it, but the ‘Kemppi’ name
on the side was indeed familiar.
The discovered welding transformer was
purchased in 1955 for use by Itä-Savon Osuusliike
Savonlinna maintenance personnel.
One of the rare features on the machine
was the ‘thawing function’ for water pipes.
”Previously, only gas welding was available
for repair work. We decided to get an electric
welding machine, which turned out
to be an excellent decision. The machine
had two welding ranges and a 1,000 ampere
‘thawing function’ for thawing out
frozen water pipes,” recalls Heikki Karvinen,
who worked as a repairman for Itä-Savon
Osuusliike.
As the decades rolled on, companies merged
and overlapping operations were rationalised.
The welding converter ended up with
Savotek Oy in 1997. It has been kept as a
back-up machine and, after being proven
unnecessary, was almost forgotten.
”The transformer is still completely operational,”
says Väisänen.
Kiinteistöpalvelu Savotek Oy donated the
welding transformer to the Kemppi museum.
The welding converter’s operating
instructions and a cover letter signed by the
company’s late founder, Industrial Counsellor
Martti Kemppi, were kept as valuable documents.
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THE NETHERLANDS
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BEDFORD, MK443WH
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FRANCE
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DEUTSCHLAND
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ul. Piłsudskiego 2
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POLAND
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AUSTRALIA
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6001-81
Conchali
Santiago
CHILE
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Building 6
127018 Moscow
RUSSIA
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Forum # 16-01 / 17-01
Singapore 238884
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