A mechanised FCAW procedure using a 7° bevel is used for pipeline fatigue, heavy wall thickness, and structure for the nuclear industry. The combination of narrow bevel and mechanised FCAW allows for high productivity and consistent qualitity.

The CRC Evans’ M500 single torch external welding system makes use of mechanised FCAW. The M500 allows welders to utilise a single bug to weld both CW and CCW whilst providing a wide range of hardware & software advantages, including ‘on-the-fly’ head angle changes