Madison, Indiana — May 5, 2016 — Chief has introduced the MI200T, an all-new squeeze-type resistance inverter spot welder for repairing high-strength steel.
“The new MI200T has all the features shops need to efficiently and properly repair vehicles made with high-strength steel and adhesives,” says Mickey Swartz, Director of Global Product Management for Chief parent company Vehicle Service Group (VSG). “It’s smart: Our TrueAutoMode technology reduces the chances of human error by automatically setting the weld parameters for every weld. It’s strong and efficient: The MI200T can produce up to 14,500 amps of welding current while drawing less power. It’s flexible: The MI200T has the industry’s longest welding cable at nearly 20 feet and many optional C arms to choose from so technicians can reach even the toughest spots. And it’s affordable.”
According to Chief, the MI200T’s high-performance transformer pliers draw up to 40 percent less power than many cable pliers, further enhancing its energy savings and long-term cost-effectiveness. Chief says this high-efficiency design also means that the amperage service required for the MI200T is one of the lowest in the industry, typically requiring only a 40A service. In addition, the MI200T’s duty cycle is so high that the technician can operate the welder continuously without having to slow down to let the welder cool off. Liquid cooling to the tips is standard.
The MI200T uses Chief’s TrueAutoMode automatic welding system. TrueAutoMode detects the metal type and thickness, as well as the presence of adhesives and insulation, and then automatically adjusts and sets the welding parameters accordingly. It provides instant feedback to the technician about the weld result, while simultaneously logging the results into memory. At the end of a job, with the use of a common SD card, the technician can print out a report that includes information on the settings, messages and actual weld parameters of every weld, enabling the shop to document that its welds were made correctly.
Technicians interface with the MI200T through a compact control panel featuring an LCD screen and graphical controls. To change arms, the tech pops off the cooling line, flips a lever and removes the arm. Simply reverse the steps to install the new arm.
For more information, please visit chiefautomotive.com/welding/spot-welders/MULTISPOT-MI200T.
