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Take a closer look at some of these innovations in welding operations that can help fabricators increase their productivity, improve quality and safety, and reduce their operating costs.

Posted: April 24, 2017

For better weld access, accuracy and productivity, worker safety and comfort with reduced operator fatigue, the gear driven free-turning BuildPro Rotary Positioner from Strong Hand Tools allows smooth, controlled plane rotation at precise 15 deg increments with positive manual locking of horizontally mounted BuildPro or Siegmund Welding Tabletops.

Rotary Positioner for Welding Tabletops
Ideal for both manual and robotic welding operations, the BuildPro Rotary Positioner from Strong Hand Tools rotates the weld fixture for better weld access, accuracy and productivity, and the best ergonomic position for worker safety, comfort and reduced operator fatigue.

Flexible Roll-Up and Laser Welding of Stainless Steel Laundry Appliance Drums and Baskets
The Roll-Up and Laser Weld Module from Coldwater Machine automatically fabricates clothes washer and dryer drums, baskets or other round sheet metal wrappers from coil stock to finished product.

Combine Welding Power, Portability and Performance
For users who need maximum flexibility when moving a welding machine around the shop or working in the field, ESAB provides the Rebel EMP 235ic for MIG/Stick/TIG and Rebel EM 235ic for MIG-only.

Expanded Handle Options for Semi-Automatic MIG Guns
The new C Series Straight Handle for BTB Semi-Automatic MIG Guns from Bernard provides additional ergonomic benefits at no extra cost, including handle overmold and rear swivel.

Intelligent Gas Cylinder Capabilities
The EVOS DCi gas cylinder valve from Linde Gases delivers live data on cylinder location and gas information, including gas type, volume of gas, rate of gas usage and even cylinder temperature.

Large Scale Three-Axis Positioner
The APS 70000 three-axis 70 ton heavy-duty positioner from Pemamek uses a wide movement area to effortlessly and safely position heavy duty workpieces up to 153,000 lb to an ergonomic rotating, tilting or lifting position for welding operations.

The Growing Need for Stainless Steel Filler Metals
The comprehensive stainless steel filler metals line from Hobart Brothers has expanded to include stick electrodes and metal-cored wires by adding options in solid wire and flux-cored wire.

Next Generation Automation Platform Takes Welding to the Next Level
Ideal for demanding automation applications, the Auto-Continuum 350 and Auto-Continuum 500 MIG welding systems from Miller Electric feature an adaptive arc for less spatter and improved gap handling that increases travel speeds and provides high quality welds on a variety of base materials.

Welding Helmet Merges Science Fiction/Fantasy Theme with 4C Lens Technology
The VIKING 3350 helmet from Lincoln Electric has steampunk-inspired graphics and one of the largest viewing areas in its class and the best optical clarity available with 4C Lens Technology.

Ultralight Robotic Resistance Welding
Ideal for use on 80 kg capacity robot models and high density welding cells, FlexGun UL from Centerline Windsor is available in X, C and Pinch base designs that boast total gun weights under 155 lb.

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