This PulseDrive program sets the machine up for pulsed arc welding with Hardfacing class wires, 1.6 mm, with M21 shielding gas. It provides pulsed arc and double pulse, which means less spatter and better pool control.
What it is for
A program is a set of synergic curves for one wire, one diameter and one gas: you set wire speed or material thickness and the machine selects voltage and arc shape. The program is for surfacing, that is applying layers with properties different from the base metal. M21 is the most widely used mixture for structural steels.
| Part number | 79.P1.018 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Program type | PulseDrive (pulsed arc and double pulse) |
| Wire | any Hardfacing class wire |
| Wire diameter | 1.6 mm |
| Shielding gas | M21 (Ar with 15 to 25% CO2) |
| Material | cladding and hardfacing |
| Program line | Universal ARC (wires of this class, any brand) |
Fits
The Böhler Welding 2026/27 price list lists PulseDrive programs as an option for:
- TERRA NX: 320/400 PMC SteelDrive, 400 PMC DualFeeder, 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 suits Hardfacing class wires from any manufacturer. Hardfacing is a general class of surfacing wires in the price list, with no standard given. Before ordering we will check with you whether your wire fits.
Other programs for this wire
- PulseDrive 1.2 mm, gas M21 (79.P1.017)
- ArcDrive 1.6 mm, gas M21 (79.S1.018)
- ArcDrive 1.2 mm, gas M21 (79.S1.017)
FAQ
Can I add this program to my TERRA NX or URANOS NX?
Yes, as long as your machine is in the selection list above. TERRA NX 320/400 SMC SteelDrive and TERRA NX 400/500 MSE are not listed for PulseDrive in the selection guide. When ordering, give the model and serial number of the machine the program is for. Installation, by our service or as a manufacturer update, is agreed after the order.
How does PulseDrive differ from ArcDrive?
ArcDrive means short and spray arc without pulse. PulseDrive gives pulsed arc and double pulse: less spatter and easier pool control. ArcDrive for this set-up: ArcDrive 1.6 mm, gas M21 (79.S1.018).
Which wire suits the Hardfacing program?
The price list gives no standard for the Hardfacing class, so send us the name of your surfacing wire before ordering. We will check whether the program suits it.
Spawlab is an authorised Böhler Welding distributor and service partner in Poland, VAT invoice included.
