Böhler Arc is an advanced system of intelligent synergy programs at the heart of many Böhler Welding machines. The BOHLER X 70 IG package is an integral part of it, offering specialized synergy curves precisely tailored for welding X70 steel. With Böhler Arc, operators gain access to hundreds of optimized settings for different materials, wires, gases and processes (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA).

The system significantly simplifies the configuration of the welder, automatically selecting the optimal parameters based on basic input data. For the professional, this means faster start times, reduced errors, exceptional parameter repeatability and consistently high weld quality, regardless of operator experience. The programs within Böhler Arc are constantly being developed and updated, providing access to the latest developments in welding technology.

ArcDrive is Böhler Welding’s fundamental enhanced MIG/MAG process that forms the basis for many synergy programs, including those included in the X70 steel package. It features an exceptionally stable and dynamically responsive welding arc, which greatly facilitates welding, especially in forced positions and with variable free wire exit lengths.

A key benefit of the ArcDrive process is the significant reduction in weld spatter, which minimizes the need for grinding work and post-weld cleaning, directly reducing costs and finishing time. ArcDrive provides excellent welding results on carbon steels (including X70), stainless steels and aluminum, guaranteeing deep fusion and high metallurgical quality of the weld. Programs from the BOHLER X 70 IG package, based on ArcDrive, ensure that these advantages are optimally exploited.

Programs included in the BOHLER X 70 IG package can be optimized to work with the RapiDeep process if the target machine has this functionality (e.g., SteelDrive versions). RapiDeep is an innovative MIG/MAG process from Böhler Welding, designed to maximize penetration and welding speed. It uses a highly concentrated arc to achieve deeper penetration while reducing heat input (HI).

For professionals welding X70 steel, RapiDeep offers tangible benefits: an increase in welding speed of up to 50% compared to standard MIG/MAG methods, the ability to weld thicker materials without beveling or with a reduced bevel angle, and improved joint quality due to a narrower Heat Affected Zone (HAZ). This translates into higher productivity and lower production costs, especially for long welds and in structures requiring high strength.

For superior quality and control in welding X70 steel, programs from the BOHLER X 70 IG package can offer optimized synergies for the PulsDrive process, available on Böhler Welding’s advanced pulse equipment. PulsDrive is a digitally controlled MIG/MAG pulsating process that operates on a “one pulse – one drop” principle, providing superior control of metal transfer into the weld pool.

The key advantages of PulsDrive for welding X70 steels are minimal spatter, excellent weld face appearance, and the ability to precisely control the amount of heat input, which is critical for maintaining the mechanical properties of high-strength steels. The process is ideal for welding in difficult positions, thin sheets and materials sensitive to overheating. Welding with PulsDrive translates into higher quality, fewer rework, and better joint aesthetics.