Innovation
Effortless root pass and thin sheet welding
October 18, 2023
Kemppi has launched three new MAX welding processes (MAX Cool, MAX Speed and MAX Position) for the Master M and X5 FastMig product families to improve productivity, quality and usability in the challenging welding applications. MAX Cool lowers the heat input and operates in a short arc area so it’s ideal for steel welding and MIG brazing. The welding characteristics of MAX Cool have been fine-tuned to allow high-quality root pass and thin sheet welding.
Antti Kahri
Antti Kahri
Antti Kahri
A respected expert in the field of welding, who tragically passed away in early June 2025 while pursuing his passion on a fly fishing trip. As a Welding Engineer on Kemppi Oy’s Welding Team, he held the prestigious International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification and brought over a decade of experience to developing advanced welding characteristics for TIG, MIG/MAG, and MMA welding machines, including the renowned X8 MIG Welder and MasterTig. Known for his deep expertise and commitment to welding excellence, he was passionate about enhancing the quality and efficiency of welding through user-friendly innovations. His legacy lives on in the technology he helped shape and in the inspiration he offered to colleagues and the wider welding community.
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