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Arc Welding - Page 59
- From The Welder
Weld Olympics challenges students away from the booth
- By Amanda Carlson
- May 21, 2019
- Article
The Weld Olympics, hosted by Yuba College, Marysville, Calif., gets student welders out of the booth and welding in creative and sometimes uncomfortable situations.
- From The Welder
Indiana fabricator, childhood business grow up together
- By Amanda Carlson
- May 20, 2019
- Article
Chase McCombs started McCombs Fabrication in Connersville, Ind., at age 12 with the TIG machine he purchased with the help of his dad. The company has found steady growth thanks in part to a commitment to diversification and good old-fashioned hard work.
- From The Welder
DIY CNC plasma splash guard
- May 20, 2019
- Article
A used faucet-line cover makes for a very handy splash guard on a CNC plasma table. Just punch a hole in the center big enough to fit your machine torch. It slips on a little snug, which keeps it in place. This really helps keep the water from splashing up against the torch body and keeps the...
- From The Fabricator
A very special episode of Arc Junkies
- May 20, 2019
- Article
ESAB brought together Jimmy McKnight, Arc Junkies podcast; Bob Moffatt, weld.com on YouTube; Jody Collier, www.weldingtipsandtricks.com; and Ian Johnson, Big Tire Garage, to talk welding at FABTECH 2018.
- From The Welder
Jim’s Cover Pass: 3 principles of a successful small welding business
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- May 17, 2019
- Article
Want to start your own welding business? Here are three tips from someone who succeeded.
- From The Fabricator
AT&F expanding Advanced Metals division facility
- May 14, 2019
- News Release
AT&F is expanding its Advanced Metals division located in Orrville, Ohio. The 32,000-sq.-ft. expansion is scheduled for completion in early June. The company will be hiring new employees with experience in GTAW of stainless, titanium, zirconium, and other special alloy materials. The company, based...
- From The Fabricator
Former Lincoln Electric chairman/CEO dies
- May 14, 2019
- News Release
John M. Stropki Jr., former chairman, president, and CEO of Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., died May 11, 2019. He had a 41-year career with the company, starting as a summer intern while in college. Stropki became executive vice president and president, North America, in 1996. He...
- From The Fabricator
Could GTAW hot-wire go mainstream?
- By Dan Allford and Dave Hebble
- May 13, 2019
- Article
It’s not a far-out notion considering the historical success of GTAW-HW in the oil and gas industry, particularly with cladding.
- From The Fabricator
Byton nears completion of China electric vehicle plant
- May 13, 2019
- News Release
China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Byton is nearing completion of a factory in Nanjing, China. Trial production of the M-Byte SUV will start in Q3 2019. The installation and commissioning of key equipment has already begun in the five major workshops: stamping, paint, welding, battery, and...
- From The Welder
ArcOne’s AirPlus PAPR system supplies welder with constant stream of fresh air
- May 9, 2019
- Product Release
The AirPlus® powered air-purifying respirator system from ArcOne creates a positive pressure inside the respirator head top, keeping out harmful welding fumes and particulates. The motorized, battery-operated system blows a constant supply of fresh, filtered air over the face. The system’s most...
- From The Welder
Optrel’s crystal2.0 e3000 PAPR system offers eye, respiratory protection for welders
- May 9, 2019
- Product Release
Optrel has introduced a system that comprises a crystal2.0 welding helmet and an e3000 powered air-purifying respirator. The system delivers eye protection, visual clarity, and safety against airborne particulates for workers during welding or grinding operations. The NIOSH-approved system protects...
- From The Welder
Still Building America: Baltimore welder strives to give back to community
- By Josh Welton
- May 8, 2019
- Blog Post
Baltimore welder Rick Bishop recently started his own welding company with a focus on mobile services as well as stainless steel and aluminum repairs.
- From The Additive Report
Wire-feed 3D printing grows in popularity
- By Don Nelson
- May 8, 2019
- Blog Post
Arc welding has been a manufacturing workhorse since the early 20th century. And there’s still plenty of pep in its step as manufacturers find new ways to apply the 120-year-old technology. A good example is wire-feed 3D printing. This additive manufacturing (AM) technique is finding favor in...
- From The Welder
Activ8X wire feeder from Lincoln Electric designed for durability
- May 8, 2019
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric® has launched the new Activ8X™ portable, semiautomatic wire feeder with CrossLinc® technology. The impact-resistant, flame-retardant case provides durability for tough conditions, while the potted PC boards protect against moisture and corrosion. Features include a Maxtrac®...
- From The Fabricator
Abicor Binzel adds product manager, sales manager
- May 6, 2019
- News Release
Abicor Binzel USA Inc., a provider of welding guns and peripherals, has hired Cody Miller as an additional product manager at its Frederick, Md., office and Kenny Welborn as the new district sales manager for the Gulf Coast region. Miller comes to the company from AeroSys, where he served as...
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