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Consumables - Page 33
- From The Welder
GMAW gun online configurator includes reverse part number lookup function
- Aug 24, 2016
- Product Release
Bernard and Tregaskiss have introduced a new reverse part number lookup function for their semiautomatic and robotic GMAW gun online configurators—online tools that allow users to customize a GMAW gun by selecting amperage, neck style and angle, and consumables. The reverse part number lookup...
- From The Fabricator
So, you want to become an AWS CWI—Part II
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Aug 24, 2016
- Article
The letters and numbers used to classify electrodes all mean something. Understanding their meaning is important when choosing an electrode for your job. You also must be knowledgeable about these classifications to become an AWS CWI.
- From The Welder
App assists with welding wire selection
- Aug 22, 2016
- Product Release
Castolin Eutectic has launchedthe new EnDOtec EasySelector app for Android smartphones. It is designed tohelp users choose the correct EnDOTec welding wire depending on the type ofwear on their industrial parts: abrasion, erosion, impact, fatigue, heat, orfriction. Industrialcomponents can...
- From The Welder
Electrode designed for large structural and offshore applications
- Aug 17, 2016
- Product Release
Select-Arc Inc. has introduced an all-position, flux-cored, gas-shielded electrode designed for welding HSLA steels such as HY-80. The new Select 550Ni is developed to maintain a yield strength of 80 KSI and impact toughness at –76 degrees F. The wire produces minimal spatter emission on 100...
- From The Welder
Complex carbide hardface welding alloy resists extreme abrasion, heat
- Jul 27, 2016
- Product Release
Postle Industries has introduced a complex carbide hardfacing alloy that resists extreme abrasion. It is available as a flux-cored wire (Postalloy 2836-SPL) and tubular electrode (Postalloy 218HD). The high-hardness, multicarbide welding alloys withstand high-stress grinding, low-stress...
- From The Welder
Consumables Corner: Choosing the correct filler metal for mismatched base materials
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jul 22, 2016
- Article
Q: We're a small shop that builds and welds a lot of custom metal products. In many instances, the products are made from two or three different material combinations, including stainless steel at times. Is there a good rule of thumb for deciding the correct filler metal to use? A: That is a...
- From The Welder
D/F launches mobile-friendly website
- Jul 18, 2016
- News Release
D/F Machine Specialties, a manufacturer of GMAW and GTAW torches, consumables, and accessories, has launched a redesigned, mobile-friendly website at www.dfmachinespecialties.com. The site is designed with a simple product hierarchy structure to help visitors get information as quickly as...
- From The Welder
GMAW gun offers impact-resistant handle
- Jul 5, 2016
- Product Release
American Torch Tip has introduced the Lightning® Curve semiautomatic GMAW gun. Its ergonomic N-66 handle is engineered with impact additives to withstand extreme contact.
The gun features high-strength cabling and a gooseneck crafted from insulated aircraft aluminum.
- From The Welder
Customizing your GMAW gun for the job
Being as comfortable as possible on the job is important for mind, body, and productivity. Customizing your GMAW gun for the application can improve your personal comfort and weld quality.
- From The Welder
Cutting torches made for use with all fuel gases
- Jun 6, 2016
- Product Release
Uniweld Products Inc. has introduced the newest line of Ameriflame/Uniweld heavy-duty cutting torches. The V-Style, tube-mix AF900C 23-in. torch is designed for all fuel gases. The H-Style, head-mix, 21-in. torches—AF62-3ELC and AF62F-3ELC—use acetylene or propane/all fuel gases, respectively....
- From The Welder
Flux-cored wire offers high deposition rates, travel speeds
- Jun 3, 2016
- Product Release
Hobart has announced the availability of its new FabCO® 85HXP gas-shielded, flux-cored wire. The wire offers increased deposition rates and travel speeds for welding materials up to 8 in. thick. It is suitable for flat and horizontal welding of earth-moving equipment, nonalloyed and fine-grain...
- From The Welder
Tubular hardfacing electrodes offer high abrasion resistance
- May 25, 2016
- Product Release
Postle Industries offers tubular hardfacing electrodes for severe abrasion applications and those involving high heat or impact. The tubular design allows for a greater volume of carbides than ever before for increased abrasion resistance, says the manufacturer. Available in ¼, 3/8, and ½...
- From The Welder
Flux-cored wire withstands 1,200 degrees F while maintaining hardness
- May 23, 2016
- Product Release
New Weld Mold® 5551 flux-cored wire withstands extreme heat conditions for extreme welding applications by maintaining superior hardness retention in temperatures as high as 1,200 degrees F. According to the company, testing proves that the hardness capabilities of the wire continue to improve as...
- From The Welder
Consumables Corner: Breaking down CTOD and CVN testing
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- May 13, 2016
- Article
Q: We're a job shop and much of our work is customized or unique. Because of this, we have to work with multiple welding codes and sometimes we have to verify welding procedures. We have been bidding on some new projects that have welding crack tip opening displacement (CTOD) requirements. How is...
- From The Welder
Hardfacing wire creates no hazardous chromium byproducts
- May 11, 2016
- Product Release
Eutectic has introduced BoroTec 600 Cr-Free, which it says is the hardest wire with no hazardous chromium byproducts that can be used in a range of steel components subject to severe abrasion or erosion by mineral particles, sand, rocks, and gravel. The wire is engineered with boron carbides in...
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