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Arc Welding
Arc Welding - The arc welding technology area focuses on the most commonly used arc welding processes, mainly GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, SMAW/stick, and plasma. The articles and press releases cover processes and power sources, plus all of the related items—electrodes and wire, wire feeders, fixtures, manipulators, positioners, and power sources. If you need information on personal protective gear, ventilation systems, and safety practices for welders, see our Safety coverage area.
- From The Welder
Urban Steel Rockstars festival will highlight welding and steel industry
- Mar 14, 2024
- News Release
MingleMakers UG will host Urban Steel Rockstars, a festival for the welding and steel industry, Sept 5-6, 2024, at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin.
- From The Welder
Keys to adopting welding automation successfully
- By Arash Nejad
- Mar 14, 2024
- Article
Whether or not welding automation and robotics succeed in a shop goes beyond the technology and equipment—oftentimes, it’s about workplace culture and how workers respond to change.
- From The Welder
A-Ox Welding Supply and A&B Welding Supply join Meritus Gas Partners
- Mar 12, 2024
- News Release
Meritus Gas Partners has entered into a partnership with A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., and A&B Welding Supply Co. Inc., Rapid City, S.D.
- From The Welder
A welding instructor’s career path to working with metal
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Mar 12, 2024
- Article
Desirée Guzmán has come a long way since she left her cubicle job. Making handmade jewelry, learning how to weld, and welding in job shops have all led to her current gig—welding instructor at Chicago Women in Trades.
- From The Fabricator
Josh Welton: There needs to be more accountability against SpaceX
- By Josh Welton
- Mar 9, 2024
- Blog Post
Josh Welton takes a closer look at last November’s report revealing the more than 600 incidents documenting safety and injury concerns for welders and other workers at SpaceX.
- From The Fabricator
SMAW machine also delivers TIG features
- Mar 7, 2024
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric has introduced the Sprinter 180Si portable, lightweight welding machine with a maximum output of 180 amps for SMAW and 200 amps for TIG welding.
- From The Welder
Portable MIG welding machines offer automatic setup
- Mar 6, 2024
- Product Release
Kemppi has introduced the MinarcMig Auto 190 and 220 portable welding machines.
- From The Fabricator
Tank rolls offered in several types for various applications
- Mar 4, 2024
- Product Release
BendmakUSA offers a variety of tank roll styles to meet different application and budget requirements.
- From The Welder
Welding helmet delivers accurate view along with fresh air
- Mar 1, 2024
- Product Release
Kemppi’s new Zeta Fresh Air welding helmets come with a respirator for safe breathing while also offering eye and face protection.
- From The Welder
Welding helmets sport Nordic-inspired designs
- Feb 26, 2024
- Product Release
Kemppi has updated its Beta e-series welding helmets with new Nordic-inspired designs.
- From The Fabricator
Best welding practices start with safety
- By Eric Sommers
- Feb 26, 2024
- Article
Best welding practices are safe welding practices. That fact should be baked in to training and integrated into every facet of a welder’s career.
- From The Welder
Jones Metal adds 75-ft.-long robotic welding cell
- Feb 22, 2024
- News Release
Jones Metal Inc. has expanded capacity at its facility in Mankato, Minn., with the addition of a custom-build robotic welding system designed by Acieta LLC.
- From The Fabricator
Nature comes to life in hands of Canadian metal artist
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 14, 2024
- Article
Canadian sculptor Angellos Glaros demonstrates how metal can be shaped to look lifelike.
- From The Fabricator
CSV Marketing names VP of sales and operations
- Feb 9, 2024
- News Release
CSV Marketing Inc., Vermilion, Ohio, has promoted Beck Oberholtzer to vice president, sales and operations.
- From The Fabricator
SMX Industrial Solutions hires VP/CFO
- Feb 8, 2024
- News Release
SMX Industrial Solutions, a Littleton, Colo.-based provider of steel fabrication and welding equipment through operating companies Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools, has appointed Neal Glassett as vice president/CFO.
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