This ArcDrive program sets up the machine to weld with BÖHLER Q G3 wire, 0.6 mm, with M21 shielding gas. This is classic MIG/MAG without pulse: short arc at lower currents and spray arc at higher ones.
What it is for
The program holds synergic curves for this one combination of wire, diameter and gas. You change wire feed speed or plate thickness and the machine sets voltage and arc shape itself. Typical work: steel structures, frames, tanks and machine parts in unalloyed and low-alloy steel. The 0.6 mm diameter suits thin sheet and small, precise welds.
| Part number | 79.S1.00697 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Program type | ArcDrive (short and spray arc) |
| Wire | BÖHLER Q G3 (solid wire) |
| Wire classification | EN ISO 14341-A G 42 3 M21 3Si1, G 38 2 C1 3Si1; AWS A5.18 ER70S-6 |
| Wire diameter | 0.6 mm |
| Shielding gas | M21 (Ar with 15 to 25% CO2) |
| Material | unalloyed and low-alloy steels |
| Program line | Böhler ARC (tuned to a Böhler Welding wire) |
Fits
The Böhler Welding 2026/27 price list lists ArcDrive programs as an option for:
- TERRA NX: 320/400 SMC SteelDrive, 320/400 PMC SteelDrive, 400 PMC DualFeeder, 400/500 MSE (WF NX SteelDrive feeder), 320 PME, 400/500 PME
- URANOS NX: 2200 PMC, 2200 MTE, 2700 PMC, 2700 MTE, 3200 GSM, 4000/5000 GSM
Wire for this program
The program is tuned to BÖHLER Q G3 wire. It is available in our shop: BÖHLER Q G 3.
Other programs for this wire
- ArcDrive 0.8 mm, gas M21 (79.S1.00797)
- PulseDrive 0.6 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.00697)
- ArcDrive 0.6 mm, gas C1 (79.S1.00197)
FAQ
Will this program work on my machine?
Yes, as long as your machine is in the selection list above. You buy the program for one specific machine: give its model and serial number with your order. Installation (service visit or manufacturer update) is agreed after the order.
How does ArcDrive differ from PulseDrive?
ArcDrive welds with short and spray arc, without pulse. PulseDrive adds pulsed arc and double pulse, which helps on thin sheet and in position. The PulseDrive version of this program: PulseDrive 0.6 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.00697).
Can I use this program with a different gas?
No: the curves are made for M21. For C1 choose a separate program: ArcDrive 0.6 mm, gas C1 (79.S1.00197).
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