March 12, 2008
Articles
Fixing an unacceptable weld
Q: If a weld between two pieces of steel is deemed unacceptable, is it acceptable to grind both pieces of steel flush and reapply the weld? More to the...
Rocket science, welding, and images of welding
Welding was a vital but overlooked technology in late February when a U.S. Navy ship the USS Lake Erie launched an SM-3 missile to whack a defunct satellite...
When weld size alone isnt enough
When designing a weldment, determining the proper weld size is important, but sometimes, this isnt enough. Load path and weld orientation can also be...
Nominations due for the 6th annual Image of Welding awards
The American Welding Society and the Welding Equipment Manufacturers Committee, a standing committee for the AWS, is seeking nominations for the Sixth...
150-amp consumables
Hypertherms Centricut brand is building on the success of its recently introduced line of Innerlogic ProLine 2200 consumables by adding a 150 amp consumable...
Spray for MIG nozzle protection
In a single spray, the Torch Wizard Nozzle Spray Station from ELCo Inc. (www.wire-wizard.com) reduces spatter build up on MIG welding nozzles. The company...
3-in-1 pancake filter
The 75FFP100NL flexible filter from North Safety Products (www.northsafety.com) provides P100 protection and 3-in-1 nuisance-level odor relief from organic...
Slag-free wire
Metalshield gas-shielded metal-cored wire, introduced by The Lincoln Electric Co. (www.lincolnelectric.com), combines the arc characteristics of MIG with...
Waterjet cutting system
Jet Edge, Inc. (www.jetedge.com) has introduced a high rail gantry precision waterjet system that the company said can produce complex parts from almost...
Welder/generator deal
Hobart Welding Products (www.HobartWelders.com) announced a two-forthe- price-of-one deal on its Champion 10,000 welder/generator. The company said every...
Dice usted espanol?
Product spec sheets available on-line in Spanish. Dice usted espanol? Bernard Welding Equipment (www.bernardwelds.com) is offering its welding product...
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Carl Bryant Curtis Frabotta Norm Greenlay Laserdyne Systems names North American sales manager Carl Bryant has been named North American sales manager...
The ups and downs and ins and outs of of T-8 wire
T-8 wire is the wire for most structural welding. By Charles Scharfy, Segment Manager, Structural Division Hobart Brothers Co. (www.hobartbrothers.com)...
Nickel flux core wire standards are available
The American Welding Society (www.aws.org) recently issued standards for nickel flux cored wires (A-5.34) that allow fabricators to choose from a variety...
Welding Spacecraft Fuel Tanks Merging Skill and Technology
Welders performing a girth weld on a titanium tank. One welder is watching the weld of the tank in the chamber, while a second certified welder is monitoring...
Management software boosts efficiency
While the software that runs machine systems and CAD/CAM software packages are common to metal fab shops, shop management software is less familiar but...
Welding advanced high-strength steel is pushing welding technology
Were dealing with the issues, and use of advanced high-strength steel is growing its here now. Carl Occhialini, automotive segment coordinator for Lincoln...
New technologies for joining and cutting are making inroads in vehicle production
Automotive manufacturing has ever been a challenging business that has pushed productivity, efficiency and quality to higher levels. The demand for quality...
Personal gear is taking safety and protection to new levels
Welding gloves from Torch Wear. Blending the needs for safety and protection, comfort and the wish for personal always has been the challenge for manufacturers...
