Proper calibration is essential for the optimal performance of your orbital welding machine. Accurate calibration ensures that the welds produced by your orbital welding machine will meet safety standards and industry specifications. A proper calibration also helps to maintain the accuracy of your machine and extend its service life. An annual calibration of your orbital welding machine is essential to ensure that it is functioning correctly and producing quality welds. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of annual calibration for your orbital welding machine, the benefits of calibration, and how to properly calibrate your orbital welding machine.
Why Is Calibration Important?
Calibration is an important step in ensuring the accuracy of your orbital welding tools and machines. Calibration helps to eliminate any bias that may be present in the system so that you can be sure that the results of your welding work are accurate and reliable. Proper calibration ensures that your welding machine is working correctly and producing the desired results. Without calibration, you run the risk of inaccurate measurements and poor-quality welds. Calibrating your orbital welding machine regularly will ensure that it is always performing at its peak efficiency, guaranteeing you the best possible results.
How Often Should I Calibrate My Orbital Welding Machine?
If your machine sees regular use, then it is best to calibrate the power supply annually. Without regular calibration, the welding machine may produce inconsistent voltage from weld to weld, due to the power supply drifting out of calibration over time. To ensure the machine meets factory specifications, our orbital welding repair team follows detailed manufacturer guidelines during the calibration process. Properly calibrated welding tools and machines are essential to ensure the accuracy and quality of your welds.
Daily Calibrations For My Orbital Welding Machine
The three main facets of daily calibration are Travel Speed/Oscillations, Wire Feed Rate, and Gas Flow/Coverage. 
- Travel Speed
Because orbital welders operate in step or continuous programs, it is important to pay attention to the type of calibration being made. Weld heads may be programmed to run either inches-per-minute or revolutions so speed and oscillation may drastically vary depending on how its calibration settings.
- Wire Feed (if using a wire fed head)
If your machine is using wire-fed material instead of fusion welding, checking the wire speed is straightforward. Cut a small piece (no longer than 12 inches) of wire and pass it through the feeder. If the entire length of wire is sent through in sync with the set time interval, no adjustment is needed. If it varies more than -/+ 3 seconds, a certified calibration is required
- Gas Flow
AMI, Magnatech, and Axxair orbital welding systems display gas flow on-screen. If the amount of gas shown on the machine differs
from the amount on the gauge of your
regulator oxidation or poor-quality welds can occur. Check all connections and ensure your gas tank is opened all the way. Once you verify your connections retest. If the gas flow is still low, use compressed to clear the connection line between the tank and the machine.
Certified Orbital Repair Center
Morgan Industrial Technology is a certified orbital welding repair center for Mangatech, AMI, and Axxair machines. With over 25 years of experience, our team can diagnose, repair, and calibrate orbital welding, cutting, beveling, and facing tools. While day-to-day calibrations are important, large contract jobs may require you to provide a calibration certificate to verify the machine has been professionally calibrated. MIT can provide a signed certificate for any orbital welding calibrations performed by our team.
Morgan Industrial Technology is a certified orbital welding repair center for Mangatech, AMI, and Axxair machines. With over 25 years of experience, our team can diagnose, repair, and calibrate orbital welding, cutting, beveling, and facing tools. While day-to-day calibrations are important, large contract jobs may require you to provide a calibration certificate to verify the machine has been professionally calibrated. MIT can provide a signed certificate for any orbital welding calibrations performed by our team.
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