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Articles - Page 242
- From The Welder
Filler metal facts
- By Robert Fox
- Oct 6, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
The factors that influence filler metal consumption, such as joint design and the choice of welding process, are key to helping you better understand, anticipate, and monitor operational costs and the bottom line.
- From The Welder
Vertical-up or -down for robotic welding?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 3, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Vertical-up and vertical-down welding area significantly different from one another in the technique used and the resulting finish weld. See which is best for robotic welding.
- From The Welder
Clearing up ASME B31.3 code confusion
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 2, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
We help fellow welders understand the welding code better through Q&A. Learn more here.
- From The Welder
Pulsed MIG welding settings for trim
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 1, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Check out pulsed MIG welding settings for tackling trim.
P&ID software upgrades 2-D drawings, streamlines workflow
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 30, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Using 2-D software in a world that has transitioned to 3-D software can be a difficult task. When Cougar Fuel Systems looked for new software, it looked for a system that also would shorten its product design time and manage the many design and production tasks. It found a suitable system when it purchased Smap3D P&ID and Smap Piping from CAD Partner Products Inc.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Which welds need visual inspection?
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 30, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Wondering which welds need to be visually inspected? Learn more here.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Addressing linear porosity
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 29, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: We are experiencing linear porosity at the furthest point of penetration when welding heavy plate. The porosity is 0.3 mm dia., but it occurs regularly in every weld we’ve sectioned so far. We are using a semiautomatic spray transfer process with a 0.045-in. ER70S-6 electrode, and a shielding...
- From The Welder
When fumes get out of control
- By Jon Ladwig
- Sep 29, 2014
- Safety
- Article
When fume extraction equipment is on the fritz, there are definite warning signs present that should alert you to the problem. The more attentive you are to what these warning signs are, and the more familiar you are with how to address these problems, the quicker you can ensure that the health and safety of shop personnel and equipment will be restored.
- From The Fabricator
Why safety is personal at Michigan metal fabricator
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 29, 2014
- Safety
- Article
Sue Rollins takes safety personally, and for good reason. The quality assurance manager and safety coordinator at Genzink Steel, Holland Mich., has a life history greatly affected by workplace hazards. To be effective and to convey her message, she makes quality and safety personal.
- From The Fabricator
Having the right information at the right time
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 29, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Advanced Metal Components has endured tragedy and evolved into a major employer in rural Swainsboro, Ga. Part of it comes from having the right technology, but most of the company’s evolution has involved a perception change about inventory management.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Three keys to a successful CWI
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 26, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: I was recently interviewed by a writer who was researching how welders make the transition to certified welding inspectors (CWI). One of the questions he asked was, “What key skills make for the best certified welding inspector?” A: Communication—written, photographed, or verbal—is the...
- From The Welder
Consumables Corner: Selecting filler metals for stainless steel welding
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Sep 23, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: We're a midsize job shop that manufactures a wide variety of products from various types of metal. Currently we have a project that requires welding 304L to 316L stainless steel and welding both of these alloys to A572 Grade 50 steel. Some of the welds are structural and some are used in...
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Globular-transfer mode for MIG
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 23, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: I am employed as an AWS D.1.1-qualified welder at a machine shop. I was wondering why you can certify on 75 percent argon/25 percent CO2 when you are not allowed to use a short-circuit transfer on materials over 3/16 in. You need at least 83 percent argon to obtain a spray transfer, yet I passed...
- From The Welder
Choosing the right aluminum filler alloy
- By Gregory Doria
- Sep 22, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
How do you know which aluminum filler alloy to use? Our experts lead you to choose the right aluminum filler rod and wire for your welding projects here.
- From The Fabricator
Want to take up powder coating?
- By Larry Savage
- Sep 15, 2014
- Finishing
- Article
As more metal fabricators look to increase value-added activities, they are considering adding a powder coating line. Before they do that, however, they need to know what's involved. They need to select a system that fits a specific footprint, can deliver the customers’ surface appearance and corrosion protection requirements, and meets budget constraints. In other words, they really need to do their homework.
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