January 1, 2008
Articles
Evolution Has Made MIG Welding a Universal Process
A hybrid Super-MIG welding system. MIG welding is the most common welding process found in fabricating shops. While it has been around since the early...
Preventing Shield Gas Waste Can Boost the Bottom Line
Reducing wasted shielding gases can provide savings on large and small jobs. Eliminating waste on the factory floor is a key principle of lean management...
Bulked-up Electrode Packages Extend Weld Time
Bulk electrode packages put more wire into production to extend welding time. Welders are shifting their preferences for the way bulk electrodes are packaged...
New In-Facility Power Supplies
ESABs power source interface. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products recently released a new inverter power source, its AristoMig 5000i series, that was developed...
Escape from Silicon Island
The number of silicon islands in a weld (the black deposits in the top photo) can be greatly reduced (see bottom photo) with the use of new metal cored...
The View From the Shop Floor
Respirators can be a critical piece of equipment for welders, but there is resistance to using them. Welders say they are uncomfortable or awkward, that...
Worth the Weight Pulsed MIG Comes of Age
By switching to a Millermatic 350P pulsed MIG welder, Iron Grips welder operators can maintain a cleaner, more accessible work area. The need to apply...
Industry News
Lincoln Electric completing expansion of consumables facility Lincoln Electric Co. is adding 120,000 sq ft of production space to its consumables manufacturing...
People: Rackley Named Director of Quality for Wall Colmonoy
Rackley named director of quality for Wall Colmonoy Mueller The Wall Colmonoy Aerospace Group has names Rick Rackley director of quality. The Wall Colmonoy...
Doctor Finds a New Career, and Welding is a Part of It
John James and Nate Thomas (right) have launched an Internet welding distribution business. Going from Dr. John James to John James, e-tailing entrepreneur...
New Products
Processes New multiprocess inverter Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. has introduced its XMT 350 MPa (MIG, Pulsed, advanced arc controls) multiprocess...
I Can Do That Better If
Its a sure bet that everything is going to change at the exact moment that youre comfortable and/or when you think you know everything. Many of the articles...
