K2673-1 - Lincoln Power Wave i400 400A Welding Power Source

Industrial-Grade Power for Automated and Manual Welding

The Lincoln Electric Power Wave i400 Inverter Chassis (K2673-1) represents the pinnacle of industrial welding power source design. Engineered for the most demanding fabrication environments, this machine delivers a robust 400 Amps at 100% duty cycle, ensuring it can handle continuous operation without overheating or requiring cool-down periods. It is the ideal heart for heavy-manufacturing cells, robotic welding stations, and high-throughput manual welding setups where downtime is not an option.

At the core of the i400 is Lincoln's proprietary Waveform Control Technology. This advanced software-driven architecture allows the power source to manipulate the arc characteristics in real-time, optimizing the weld for specific materials, wire diameters, and shielding gases. Whether you are welding mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum, the i400 adapts to provide the smoothest, most stable arc possible. This technology is particularly beneficial in automated applications where consistency is paramount to maintaining production quality.

The "Inverter Chassis" designation highlights its compact and modular nature. Unlike traditional transformer-rectifier machines that consume significant floor space, the i400 features a relatively small footprint, allowing it to be easily integrated into equipment racks, mounted on robot arms, or tucked away in crowded production cells. Despite its size, it packs a massive punch in terms of output and intelligence. It comes standard with an Ethernet connection, enabling the use of Lincoln's CheckPoint production monitoring software. This allows facility managers to track weld data, productivity metrics, and fault logs from anywhere in the world.

Connectivity is further enhanced by ArcLink, the digital communication protocol that links the power source to wire feeders and other peripherals. This ensures that the entire welding system operates as a cohesive unit, with rapid data exchange that improves arc starting and stopping performance. The Power Wave i400 is a versatile, multi-process solution capable of MIG, Pulsed MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding, making it a universal asset for any modern fabrication shop.