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Heavy Cutting Integrated Automated Plasma System
With more arc starts per set, HeavyCut Technology from Victor Thermal Dynamics extends consumables life and reduces cutting cost by up to 16 percent.
Digital Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets
These advanced helmets from Miller Electric use digital controls that make it easier for the welder to adjust shade, delay and sensitivity, even when wearing gloves. The headgear increases comfort, is substantially easier to adjust to personal preferences and withstands the rigors of daily use.
Redefining Multiprocess Welders
Until the development of the newest generation of “3-in-1” inverter-based MIG-Stick-TIG welding systems, fabricators had to compromise on one or more aspects of their operation. Not anymore. Tom Wermert of Victor Technologies explains why.
Grapes or Sugaring?
Makes no difference what you call them, these tube and pipe weld root defects can be a thing of the past by using some innovative ancillary equipment from Huntingdon Fusion COB Industries.
When Precision Is Non-Negotiable
Emergency vehicle service provider True North Emergency Equipment deploys firefighting and rescue situations every day. Quality is non-negotiable. Every component must be precisely tooled, every weld precisely placed. Andy Monk explains how this precision demands unique versatility, comfort and effectiveness from the Bernard welding guns used in this MIG welding operation.
The Long and Winding Weld
Miggytrac automated tractors from ESAB are ideal for long welds and eliminating stressful welding positions for the welder. The tractor uses a magnet to hold the correct position on the workpiece, even if the workpiece is bent or angled, and its guide wheels adjust to drive the tractor against the workpiece.
Are Tactile Seam Tracking Systems Right for You?
With the advancements in welding technology, weld travel speeds are increasing beyond manual torch positioning and require some type of automation to achieve greater torch accuracy. Brian Butler of Arc Products explores how seam tracking systems offer this capability with a relatively small capital investment.
Next Generation Positioners for Arc Welding, Thermal Cutting and Metal Finishing
The newest positioners from ABB feature improved and increased load capacities, greater accuracy, shorter cycle times and simplified programming.
Cleaning and Preparing Aluminum Filler and Base Metals Before Welding
Dirty aluminum sets you off on the wrong foot before you ever strike an arc. Take these cleaning and prep steps for the optimal welding of aluminum.
What You See Is What You Cut
To help fabricators replace retiring skilled technicians with less-skilled workers or those who speak English as a second language, this oxy-fuel torch simplifies use with a clearer view of the cutting path and better ergonomics.
I Choose That Welding Torch, Please
Though this simple tool does some serious grunt work, most robot users do not put enough thought or care into selecting what welding torch they will use for the rest of their robot’s life. Heath Suraba of Lincoln Electric explains what should be considered when choosing.
From Selection to Storage: The Basics of Common Aluminum Filler Metals
In order to gain the best results when welding aluminum, Tim Hensley of Hobart Brothershere are the reasons why and how it is critical to select the correct filler metal and carefully follow the proper storage and handling procedures for these products.
