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Multi-Process Welder Helps Beginners Weld Like a Pro
Victor Technologies launched the Tweco® Fabricator® 141i 3-in-1 welder, a multi-process welder that runs off 115V household power.
TIG Brush Wows with Superior Weld Cleaning Abilities
Ensitech’s Surface Finishing System provides welders a choice of four innovative cleaning fluids, plus dedicated fluids ranging from pre- weld preparation to finishing and marking, leaving fabricators covered at every step of the welding process.
Lubricant Free Linear Solutions, Combined with Motor and Ready to Fit
Igus, for the first time ever, is offering its linear actuators with polymer bearings, complete with motor, from stock.
Inverter-Based Welding Machines Provide Flexibility and Ease of Use
ESAB’s new welder uses inverter technology, which delivers significantly increased energy efficiency and superior functionality in a package that is lighter and smaller than an old SCR technology machines and competitively priced versus other AC/DC inverters.
Oxyfuel Cutting Torch Enhances Safety with Its Excellent Visibility

Victor Technologies’ ST400 straight torch features the patented contoured handle whose size and shape fits naturally in most operators’ hands.
Non-Woven Surface Conditioning Material Ideal for Belt Applications
Saint-Gobain Abraisives’ line is available in Coarse, Medium, Fine, and Very Fine grit sizes and in popular back stand, bench stand and portable belts sizes, including special sizes up to 52 in wide.
Rechargable Welding System Lets Users Make High-Quality Welds Anywhere
The Fronius AccuPocket combines the mobility welding technicians have been seeking with the reliable power, quality control and battery technology the job demands.
Alstom Brazil Goes into Production Using Massive Machining Center from SCHIESS
Alstom Power Hydro Lam turned to SCHIESS GmbH to enable it to work on large components used in hydro turbines.
HMC Predicts and Counters Thermal Deformation
Okuma‘s MB-4000H provides a unique combination of high speed and power in a small footprint.
Horizontal Machining Center Answers Need for Higher Speed
Okuma’s MA-600HII provides nearly instantaneous access to parts, improving productivity at a high-speed axis feed of 60 m/min.
HMC Handles Large Parts in Compact Footprint
The MB-10000H from Okuma features high torque, high speed 12,000 rpm, Abso scales and NC rotary table .001 deg positioning, and Machining Navi M-i controls.
Large 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center for Difficult Applications

Okuma‘s largest 5-axis CNC horizontal machining center has a large trunnion table with one m square pallet and has a maximum work piece weight capacity of 5,500 lb.