| Profile 1 | Compact inverter MAG power source | Light fabrication, repair work, and small workshops | Rated output, input supply, wire-feed compatibility, and duty cycle at the stated current | IEC 60974-1 covers safety and performance requirements for arc-welding power sources. |
| Profile 2 | General-purpose workshop system | Routine welding of carbon-steel components | Available process modes, usable current range, wire diameter range, and feeder stability | Check the machine’s declared ratings and operating conditions against its technical documentation. |
| Profile 3 | Industrial three-phase system | Production lines and heavier fabrication | Rated duty cycle, continuous output capability, cooling method, and input-power requirements | Compare duty-cycle figures only when the rating conditions and ambient temperature are stated. |
| Profile 4 | Pulsed MAG system | Applications requiring controlled heat input or reduced spatter | Pulse-control functions, material and wire compatibility, and documented parameter ranges | Confirm that the specified pulse programs match the intended wire, shielding gas, and material. |
| Profile 5 | Multi-process inverter system | Workshops using more than one arc-welding process | Supported processes, process-specific output ratings, and changeover requirements | Verify each process separately; a shared power source does not imply identical ratings across processes. |
| Profile 6 | Robotic-cell MAG power source | Automated and repeatable production welding | Robot-interface options, communication protocols, parameter control, and fault reporting | Check compatibility with the specific robot controller and automation system. |
| Profile 7 | Mechanized welding system | Long seams and applications using travel carriages or fixtures | Remote-control options, travel-system integration, and stable wire-feed performance | Assess the complete system, including the power source, feeder, torch, and travel equipment. |
| Profile 8 | Heavy-duty welding package | Thick-section fabrication and extended production shifts | Continuous-current rating, cooling capacity, feeder load rating, and torch duty rating | Check that the ratings of the power source, wire feeder, torch, and cables are compatible. |
| Profile 9 | Gas-shielded MAG configuration | Steel welding with a selected shielding-gas mixture | Gas compatibility, flow-control arrangement, consumable recommendations, and setup guidance | MAG uses an active shielding gas; the suitable gas depends on the material and welding procedure. |
| Profile 10 | Application-engineered welding package | Projects with defined joint, quality, or production requirements | Procedure-development support, traceability options, service coverage, and spare-parts availability | ISO 15614-1 specifies requirements for qualification testing of welding procedures for metallic materials. |