TIG or Plasma? Why Not Both?
Aug 12, 2010In an operation that fabricates pressure vessels for nuclear power generation, deploying right welding technique or a combination of welding techniques for optimal productivity and quality...
Air Curtains Serve Dual Purpose: Energy Savings and IAQ Improvement
Jul 7, 2010Fabricating and welding plant engineers find a new way to filter welding process smoke...
Switching to Welding Inverters Speeds Up Racing Wheel Fabrication
May 26, 2010Advanced TIG, pulsed MIG processes improve speed and performance, and reduce power draw, for producing highly engineered aluminum (6061 and 356) components...
Medical Device Manufacturer Expands Capabilities
May 18, 2010LSA Laser installs Class 100,000 clean room, plans more additions...
Welder’s Repair Skills Allow Him to Serve, and Save
May 11, 2010, Story and photos by Dustin SengerIn Qatar, repairing Stryker APCs ensures the vehicles’ combat-readiness … and protects soldiers’ lives...
Automated Plasma Grooving and Filling System
Apr 15, 2010A customized solution for a water turbine opens new possibilities for industrial applications that call for large amounts of material to be removed and replaced with an anti-corrosive filler...
Computed Radiography System Makes Weld Inspection History
Apr 6, 2010Petrobras approves GE’s system for the first qualified and validated CR inspection of pipes up to 3.5-inches in diameter...
Steam Cuts Metal Better Than Gas Plasma
Apr 1, 2010In addition to the economic and process advantages, it’s a “green” cutting technology...
Keeping Filler Metals in Top Shape on the Jobsite
Mar 25, 2010, By Bruce MorrettWhen filler metals leave the factory they are packaged and sealed, and in the best condition for the job. Then, it becomes the user’s responsibility to keep them that way. Fortunately, there are some relatively easy steps you can take to accomplish this...
Specialty Fabricator Making a Big Mark
Mar 17, 2010Bringing laser and tower automation in-house helps West-Mark become faster, more creative, and more responsive...
Automotive Plant Saves Utility Costs with New Air-Filtration Units
Mar 3, 2010Toyotetsu plant’s 330 welding stations use closed-system air filtration to reduce heating and air conditioning costs by $700,000/year...
Worthington Acquires Gibraltar Strip Steel Assets
Feb 25, 2010Gains wider, lighter capability, plus transplant access...
