The Bortech automated bore welder was created in 1982, after 600 hours of development and testing by the operator of a machine shop that offered heavy equipment repair for local construction contractors. The bore welder was the answer to the obvious need for a machine to rebuild worn holes on large parts. The bore welders produce a weld overlay on the worn section of the workpiece. The workpiece can then be machined back to its original size. Automated bore welders are superior to hand-welding. They are faster, provide smoother weld, and allow the operator access to small or hard-to-reach bores.
The BORTECH BW3000 boasts the greatest control over welding parameters in the industry. Utilizing the patented ‘Step’ process, the BW3000 can weld a complete 360 degree in a single plane, before ‘stepping’ to the next plane. This technology allows for complete weld coverage at the start and finish of the bore.
Adjusting the size of the step allows the user to control bead-to-bead overlap, or to weld in either the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. Combined with adjustments to travel, speed, and wire speed (amperage), you have complete flexibility over welding parameters for your most challenging applications.
Bortech Auto Bore Welders are portable and can be used in both field and shop repairs. Automated BoreWelders mount to the workpiece and interface with all CLIMAX boring bars. One quick set-up allows the user to align the bore welder and the boring bar giving the operator the ability to weld one bore while machining another!
Key BoreWelder Facts:
• IDs from 1/4″ to 12″ diameters
• Weld IDs, ODs, faces, or conical surfaces
• GMAW process with short arc or spray transfer modes
• Weld in all positions – horizontal, vertical, or inverted
• Weld with all base and filler metals
• 50%-75% time reduction vs. hand welding
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMPERAGE & STEP When it comes to welding parameters, the relationship between amperage and step (as far as bead placement goes) doesn’t have to be a mystery. Let’s examine how using different amperage and rotation speeds can affect step size. Typical welding...
Peninsula Iron Works, out of Portland, Oregon, used a BORETECH BW5000 Auto Bore Welder to weld up the mantle seat of a Symons 7 ft rock crusher in preparation for re-machining it back to the proper profile. Blake Westing says, “Mounting a unit like this...
As equipment ages and undergoes heavy-lift stress, malleable metals can warp and become worn, leading to performance issues, loss of productivity, and costly damage. Simplifying welding and machining processes is a key component to reducing such costs. Machining and welding are the best ways to...
CLIMAX and our local representative for South Africa Machine Cutting Services (MCS) will be exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa, from the 5th to the 9th of September 2022. You’ll find us in Hall 6 – Stand K2. Our team will be...
The BORTECH automated welders offer high-quality, affordable welding performance for bore, flange, and valve repair and are offered with a wide variety of accessories. In this video, Fitz Acheson, our Applications Engineer and Technical Trainer, demonstrates capabilities and shares his thoughts in this previously recorded question and answer session!...
We’re excited to announce that CLIMAX will be exhibiting at the Elko Mining Expo show on June 9 and 10 in Elko, Nevada, USA. You’ll find us at booth 43. Our booth will feature the BORTECH BW1000 Auto Bore Welder. Other machines on display: BB4500 Line Boring machine BB3000 Line Boring...
THE COMBINATION OF AUTOMATED BORE WELDING AND MACHINING LIVE FORUM? Machining and welding are the best ways to restore equipment to correct specifications, minimizing the need for additional capital investments. This combination reduces weld time and improves productivity for welders and machinists. Because the BW3000 Auto Bore...
We’re excited to announce that CLIMAX will be exhibiting at the MINExpo International on September 13 – 15, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. You’ll find us at booth 8206 in the central hall. Our booth will feature the latest products from CLIMAX, including the BORTECH...
You have questions? We have answers! Our Applications Engineer and Technical Trainer for CLIMAX, Fitz Acheson, frequently receives customer questions regarding their bore repair project. Fitz will highlight the five most commonly asked questions in a LIVE forum on August 18, 2021, at 7:00 am...
You Don’t Sell Over 4,000 Bore Welders Globally by Accident. BORTECH was established in 1982 by an operator of a machine shop that specialized in heavy equipment repair for local construction contractors. After 600+ hours of development and testing the first BORTECH Bore Welder was...
The BORTECH automated welding systems are designed to attach to several CLIMAX boring machine mounting fixtures, allowing a single setup for both welding and machining operations. These automated welders offer high-quality, affordable welding performance for bore, flange, and valve repair. Improved Safety & Productivity Remote...
The BORTECH automated welders offer high-quality, affordable welding performance for bore, flange and valve repair, and are offered with a wide variety of accessories. See how you can extend the versatility of your auto bore welder LIVE on December 2, 2020, at 7:00 am Pacific and...
When it comes to welding parameters, the relationship between amperage and step (as far as bead placement goes) doesn’t have to be a mystery. Let’s take a look at how using different amperage and rotation speeds can affect your step size. Typical welding parameters for...
The BORTECH automated welding systems are portable and can be used in both field and shop repairs. These automated welding systems are designed to attach directly to several CLIMAX boring machine mounting fixtures, allowing a single setup for both welding and machining operations, giving the...
WHAT’S IN YOUR TOOLBOX? THE BORTECH BW3000 AUTO BORE WELDER Continuing our weekly series on the most versatile portable machine tools we asked the questions: Are you starting a new field machining company or division? Expanding your existing operation? Are you a general contractor or owner operator looking...
Wire-flip is a common frustration that happens to even the most seasoned of welders. It can cause delays to a project, result in poor quality, and cause an enormous headache to whoever encounters this unfortunate situation. Tom Boucher, veteran CLIMAX application engineer and welder gives...
You ask and we listen! We receive dozens of customer questions every day. Whether you need advice on the best line boring machine option that will meet specific job requirements or information about valve testing, we have an answer readily available for you. To ensure...
12 Reasons to pair a BORTECH auto bore welding machine with your CLIMAX boring bar. When repairing bores is the challenge at hand, time is of the essence. You need to get back up and running as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality, accuracy or safety. Here’s...
CLIMAX | H&S TOOL invites you to visit us at the METCONNECT EXPO on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2018. MetConnect Ltd will host the WELDSHOP 2018 Exhibition on their premises in Oldham, Manchester, United Kingdom. Weldshop 2018 exhibition is the largest and only...
Manufacturing Today – July 2017 When giant institutions such as oil refineries, mines and power plants experience a mechanical breakdown, it can cost them millions of dollars per day. The broken piece of equipment – which can be the size of a bus – is...
CLIMAX Introduces the New Bortech BW2600 Auto Bore Welder CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems, industry pioneer and the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art portable machining, welding, and valve testing equipment, is excited to announce the release of the new BORTECH BW2600 Auto...
While many companies partner with independent contractors to support machining jobs, others take machining and repairs in house, seeking to operate in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. Due to the sheer size and scope of projects in the heavy construction industry, it’s crucial that...
In the field or in the shop, a lot of parts needing repair prove to be awkward. A flange could be at an odd angle, and in a confined space. A gear box might have multiple bores — right next to each other. Or the...
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