magnatech focuses exclusively on equipment for orbital welding applications. orbital means that the pipe is in a fixed position and cannot be rotated - the tool must move around the fixed pipe. tube and pipe welding, especially in field applications, is possibly the single most demanding requirement of welders' skills. mechanized equipment provides a practical solution, both by increasing individual productivity, and by augmenting the abilities of less skilled welders. over 80% of welding costs are labor and overhead. therefore, the only means for a manufacturer, fabricator, or contractor to meaningfully reduce costs is to mechanize or automate.**magnatech's proprietary line of orbital pipe welding systems is the most compact available in the world today. we are experts in miniaturizing complex mechanisms. our compact digital power supplies provide precise control of the welding process, yet are designed to be tough enough for field use.