Don't design by tradition
May 1, 2005, Omer W. BlodgettOmer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. When new designs are considered, blindly following tradition can lead to problems. While it may be very tempting to build...
A pipeline to success
May 1, 2005, Steve LatvisPipeline builder employs new welding techniques and equipment to tackle America's first X80 steel pipeline. By Steve Latvis, Miller Electric Mfg. Co Edited...
Using gussets and other stiffeners correctly
Apr 1, 2005, Omer W. BlodgettBy Omer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. Gussets are triangular stiffeners or brackets added to members that intersect at roughly right angles. For some designs,...
Creating competitive businesses
Apr 1, 2005, Richard HarrisShops have numerous resources for help with their pressing business concerns. Richard Harris, consulting editor Versatile and easy-toprogram robots such...
Isolating unwanted vibration
Apr 1, 2005, Leslie GordonShops can save money by planning for vibration control. Leslie Gordon, associate editor Larger machines typically require their frame or bed being attached...
Retrofits boost welding precision and control
Apr 1, 2005, Aaron Siggins, Dave HerrinAerospace shops get precise and consistent welds by switching to high-frequency inverter-based resistance welding power supplies. Aaron Siggins, plant...
How jobshops can achieve a better bead
Mar 1, 2005, Tim NaceySmall shops are evaluating how they can use semiautomatic GMAW to get the productivity and quality they need. Tim Nacey, Panasonic Factory Solutions Company...
Welding Wires
Mar 1, 2005Select-Arc, Inc. offers a new 40-page product catalog which describes in detail the company's complete line of tubular welding electrodes. Catalog features...
Watch out for elastic loading
Mar 1, 2005, Omer W. BlodgettOmer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. How large must a weld be when no load is transferred between the two parts? If it is re-ally true that "no load" is transferred,...
Laser cutting in a 3D world
Feb 1, 2005, Pieter Schwarzenbach, Thomas BurdelToday's advanced 3D laser cutting machines are tomorrow's metal-processing standard. By Thomas Burdel and Pieter Schwarzenbach of Prima Laser Tools. Edited...
When good GTAW arcs drift
Feb 1, 2005, Richard HarrisDrafty conditions are bad for welders and their GTAW arcs. Richard Harris, consulting editor According to CK Worldwide, its Gas Saver front-end kit lets...
Avoid introducing constraint
Feb 1, 2005, Omer W. BlodgettOmer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. Any design engineer or manufacturer dreads the following scenario: A new system is installed at a customer's facility, and...
Thermal & mechanical cutting
Dec 1, 2004Portable manual oxyfuel equipment comprises oxygen and fuel gases stored under pressure in steel cylinders fitted with regulators and flexible hoses which...
Find the source of the problem
Nov 1, 2004Cordless driver for light drilling and fastening
Nov 1, 2004The Impactor 9.6, 12, and 14.4-V series of cordless drivers reportedly provide speed, power, and comfort for fastening and light drilling. The 14.4-V...
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