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Aluminum Welding - Page 3
- From The Fabricator
Robotic pulse welding helps aluminum structure manufacturer nearly eliminate rework
- Nov 9, 2021
- News Release
Altec wanted to transfer a specific aluminum framework part from manual production to robotic welding. To achieve that goal, it acquired Fronius' cold metal transfer technology, in combination with a TPS 320i high-tech welding system platform.
- From The Welder
Playing With Fire: Teaching welders of all abilities fuels the fire
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 20, 2021
- Article
Detroit-based welder-fabricator Josh Welton has met people from all walks of life and at different points in their welding journey through his workshops.
- From The Fabricator
The science of welding with Nate Bowman, aka Weld Scientist
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 16, 2021
- Blog Post
Josh Welton caught up with fellow welder-fabricator, Nate Bowman, who's widely known in the welding community as Weld Scientist, to nerd-out about spray transfer, robots frying bacon, a mutual distaste for anti-spatter, a love of correct weld settings, and more at FABTECH 2021.
- From The Welder
Welder uses job loss to start a new business repairing outdoor equipment
- By Amanda Carlson
- Oct 13, 2021
- Article
When Southern Illinois-based Robert was laid off from his job, he combined his welding/fabrication skills, hands-on experience building and fixing things, and love of the outdoors to start up a business, Flat Tail Metal Works, to fill a niche in his community.
- From The Fabricator
Songs about welding: the ultimate playlist
- By Gareth Sleger
- Oct 9, 2021
- Blog Post
Songs about welding aren’t just for country music. From hip hop to ska, the subject of metalworking transcends any one genre. Here’s the ultimate playlist of songs about welding.
- From The Additive Report
Additive manufacturer prints a roll bar for a solar vehicle racing in Australia
- Oct 6, 2021
- News Release
A racecar part was 3D-printed from aluminum ensure lightness and strength
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: Why hot cracking in aluminum welds is common
- By Gina Cutts
- Oct 6, 2021
- Article
Hot cracking in aluminum welds is an incredibly common form of weld defect. Gina Cutts explains why and shares tips to help welders prevent hot cracking.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: Temperature control in welding aluminum is key
- By Gina Cutts
- Aug 28, 2021
- Article
Aluminum requires almost twice as much heat as steel to raise its temperature enough to get a puddle. Learn why temperature control in welding is key.
- From The Additive Report
The first Xerox 3D printer lands at a California Navy college
- By Holly B. Martin
- Aug 2, 2021
- Article
Xerox’s first 3D printer, an ElemX liquid metal 3D printer, is at the Naval Postgraduate School and is used to help students learn how to make parts at sea.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: Use 4043 for GTAW and 5356 for GMAW
- By Gina Cutts
- Jul 7, 2021
- Article
A simple standard has helped Gina Cutts make the best filler metal choice for aluminum GTAW and GMAW.
- From The Additive Report
Additive technologies developed for space are being adopted for Earth
- Jun 7, 2021
- News Release
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab teams with Fabrisonic to adapt AM-welding technology for space and commercial applications
- From The Fabricator
Welding aluminum motor mounts for an Alfa Romeo race car
- By Josh Welton
- May 1, 2021
- Blog Post
In his latest video blog, Detroit metal fabricator Josh Welton demonstrates grinding, beveling, and welding aluminum motor mounts for an Alfa Romeo race car in his Brown Dog Welding shop.
- From The Welder
NCC P-38 torch from D/F Machine Specialties withstands push welding of aluminum
- Apr 21, 2021
- Product Release
D/F Machine Specialties has released the NCC P-38 curved, water-cooled, hand-held GMAW gun for push welding aluminum. The lightweight yet heavy-duty gun is designed to withstand the demands and heat of aluminum welding. The gun can be used with all manufacturers’ wire feeders that have provision...
- From The Additive Report
Advancements in metal alloys push metal 3D printing forward
- By William Leventon
- Apr 19, 2021
- Article
One area metals producer ATI focuses attention on is developing powders for additive manufacturing that will increase AM’s viability as a production process.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: Girls, boys need to see strong women in positions of authority in welding industry
- By Gina Cutts
- Apr 2, 2021
- Article
Reflecting on this past March's Women’s History Month, Aluminum Etc. columnist Gina Cutts takes a break from the "Aluminum" aspect to focus on the "Etc." She discusses her hopes for women gaining more positions of authority in the welding industry.
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