February 1, 2009
Articles
Turning welding knowledge into profit
Saving money in manufacturing and fabrication is becoming more important than ever as the economy worsens. As business conditions go downhill, it's often...
DMI Industries Increases Production, Expands Facilities
DMI Industries (www.dmiindustries.com), announced several plant expansions to meet growing demand for towers used in the wind energy industry. The company...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory studying friction stir welding
Flexible hybrid friction stir welding technology is one of the four technologies that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (www.ornl.gov) chose to improve...
New faces at Hobart Institute
The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (www.welding.org) hadded three new employees to accommodate its increasing enrollment. Jonathan Brittingham,...
Creating a grand finale: Fillet weld termination
The joint is 10 in. long. How long should the fillet weld be if it is expected to be full length? The question is simple, but the answer is a bit more...
Optimizing Metal Cored Performance
Metal-cored wire is among the more versatile and flexible welding wires available for manufacturing today. It can be used to weld a wide variety of material...
Making Successful TIG Welding Repairs on Aluminum
Repairing aluminum tools and parts can be a hassle, but some basic welding advice can make it easier. Keep this article handy as a cheat sheet for your...
How to select your first TIG Welder
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as TIG welding, has enjoyed a reputation as a highly skilled, precise welding process. It is frequently used...
Welding burner ramps to pipe
Q: I need some advice as to the welding rods/electrode for Inco 840 burner ramps to Inco 840 pipe. Will Thermanit 21/33 work? A: The Incoloy 840 is essentially...
Artic Snow & Ice Control Plows Up Productivity With Robotic Welding Cells
Founded in 1978 as a contract snow and ice removal company, Arctic Snow & Ice Control, Inc. has developed a unique, patented sectional snow plow that...
Mechanical Contractor Cuts Fuel and Vehicle Costs in Half
In less than two years, Kreator Equipment & Services Inc. of Orangeville, Ontario, grew from a two-person mechanical contracting business to one that...
Remove Coatings From Turbine Components Without Damaging Them and Lower Your Costs
A precision Abrasive Waterjet (AWJ) process is higher quality and more cost effective than traditional acid stripping and grit blasting. Superalloy components...
February 2009 Products News
PROCESSES System for determining diffusible hydrogen Bruker AXS (www.bruker.com) has launched its new G4 Phoenix combustion analysis system with an infrared...
A New Image for Welding
The official photo of Jade Van Den Bosch wouldn't lead you to think that she is a welder. Her photo us her as Miss Manitoba, 2009. The 19-year-old woman...
