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Filler metal product approval codes can seem like a foreign language. One thing is certain, and that is each agency that establishes product approvals, such as AWS or ASME, does so to ensure filler metals meet the requirements for which they are intended. Understanding the meaning behind each set of...
By: Joe Bundy - www.thefabricator.com, 5/13/08
 This article has been viewed: 477 times.  Printed: 52 times
Shops that perform stainless steel, aluminum, or laser welding are feeling effects of the current helium shortage. Looking into gas blends with lower percentages of helium or alternative gases, and ensuring that day-to-day welding practices are not resulting in helium waste, will help these shops s...
By: Amanda Carlson, Associate Editor - The FABRICATOR®, 3/11/08
This article has been viewed: 282 times. Printed: 43 times
Like every manufacturer these days, truck and trailer manufacturer Tico Manufacturing Inc. can’t afford to waste any time on non-value-added activities. It recently switched its welders to Centerfire™ nonthreaded contact tips manufactured by Bernard®. These tips require replacement about once every ...
The FABRICATOR®, 1/15/08
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Selecting and preparing a tungsten electrode for welding involves choosing the correct electrode diameter, and prepping the electrode with the appropriate process and equipment. Successfully performing all three will allow for a consistent and stable arc.
By: Jon Bowers - www.thefabricator.com, 1/15/08
This article has been viewed: 475 times. Printed: 61 times
KI USA, a division of KI Japan, stamps and produces sub-assembly parts for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and other “transplant” automotive OEMs. The stamper wanted to improve plant safety by reducing incidents of slips and falls. Petroleum-based stamping lubricants that had been used created a slippery env...
By: Paul Bosler Jr. - www.thefabricator.com, 10/9/07
This article has been viewed: 1,098 times. Printed: 79 times
Red Rock Stamping, Chandler, AZ, airbag and seatbelt components manufacturer, looked for ways to improve its die change processes to handle the anticipated business volume increases. A lot of cleanup had been required around the machines as a result of the lubrication system. By installing a new flu...
www.thefabricator.com, 10/9/07
This article has been viewed: 659 times. Printed: 57 times
Proper selection of the shielding gas for gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes can dramatically improve speed, quality, and deposition rate of a given weldment.
By: Fred Schweighardt - The FABRICATOR®, 9/11/07
This article has been viewed: 3,833 times. Printed: 156 times
Incorrect contact tip recess can cause excessive spatter, burn-through and warping, insufficient penetration, and porosity. Welders who become familiar with correct tip recess can avoid these problems as well as unnecessary equipment upgrades yet still improve GMAW quality.
By: Bill Giese - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
This article has been viewed: 1,945 times. Printed: 111 times
Before making a process change to metal-cored wires, it is important to establish a baseline to measure the potential for improvement, know the wire’s capabilities, and be able to justify such a change.
By: Roger Pihl - www.thefabricator.com, 6/12/07
This article has been viewed: 6,662 times. Printed: 118 times
Becoming knowledgeable about the different types of flux-cored stainless steel electrodes, what their capabilities are, how they are classified, and how to handle and maintain them safely can offer welders many benefits.
By: Ron Smith - www.thefabricator.com, 3/13/07
This article has been viewed: 2,285 times. Printed: 138 times
Before welding abrasion-resistant plate, it's important to take certain precautions and choose the most appropriate filler metal for your application and weld metal.
By: Keith Packard - www.thefabricator.com, 7/11/06
This article has been viewed: 5,472 times. Printed: 215 times
Shielding gas is an often overlooked area of savings in tube and pipe welding. Creating a purge dam in one of several different ways can help you isolate the weld area and minimize the amount of gas and time needed to purge the weld zone properly.
By: Jennifer Simpson - www.thefabricator.com, 7/11/06
This article has been viewed: 4,321 times. Printed: 197 times
Knowing which rods tend to do what in the field can save you time and make for better results when the job is through.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 6/13/06
This article has been viewed: 4,093 times. Printed: 159 times
While using aluminum can present challenges in any welding application, knowing the right questions to ask beforehand will help aid success. Issues include knowing what aluminum filler metal to use, how to store it, and what options are available to help eliminate feeding problems.
By: Chris Roehl - www.thefabricator.com, 3/7/06
This article has been viewed: 6,120 times. Printed: 280 times
Shopping around for a welding gases distributor involves several key issues critical to a successful long-term business-distributor relationship.
By: Steve Beckman - www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/06
This article has been viewed: 1,611 times. Printed: 173 times
In manufacturing, new welding processes are being examined and tested while existing ones are being optimized. Specifically, conventional GMAW is evolving into a new process aimed toward helping fabricators and manufacturers realize increased productivity and economic viability. The use of flat wire...
By: Dirk Dzelnitzki - www.thefabricator.com, 11/8/05
This article has been viewed: 3,146 times. Printed: 238 times
Several small but crucial components—back caps, collets and collet bodies, gas lenses, and nozzles—are key components in enhancing GTAW productivity. These components are available in a variety of styles and sizes. Optimizing these consumables can help to optimize welder uptime.
By: Mike Sammons - The FABRICATOR®, 7/12/05
This article has been viewed: 5,208 times. Printed: 494 times
Editor's Note: This article, which covers consumables for gas metal arc welding, is the first installment of a two-part article. Part II will discuss gas tungsten arc welding consumables.
By: Bill Giese - The FABRICATOR®, 6/14/05
This article has been viewed: 5,179 times. Printed: 388 times
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By: Kevin Lyttle and Garth Stapon - www.thefabricator.com, 1/11/05
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By: David Bell, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/12/04
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By: Julio Villafuerte, M.Asc., Ph.D., P.E., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/14/04
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By: Richard Green, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/14/04
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By: Kevin Lyttle and Garth Stapon, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 6/8/04
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By: Debbie Gaspich, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/6/04
This article has been viewed: 2,594 times. Printed: 449 times
New construction abounds all over the U.S., and Seattle is not immune to this trend. In 2002 an open-looking courthouse was completed, rising 387 feet above the city skyline.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/25/04
This article has been viewed: 3,084 times. Printed: 499 times
Most welders used to agree that a pure tungsten electrode was crucial to obtaining the best results for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum, magnesium, and other alloys that required an AC arc.
By: Brent Williams, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/26/04
This article has been viewed: 5,078 times. Printed: 427 times
The introduction of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in the 1940s changed the way metals were joined. The automation of these processes meant the gas supply system also had to be automated to achieve optimal productivity.
By: David Bell, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/26/04
This article has been viewed: 4,612 times. Printed: 514 times
Your car engine’s water-cooling system has a lot in common with the cooling system in your plasma cutter: Both use water and coolant, a pump, cooling hoses, and a heat exchanger to remove energy from a heat source.
By: David Cook and Jason Start, Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 11/20/03
This article has been viewed: 6,191 times. Printed: 902 times
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By: John Uccellini, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/9/03
This article has been viewed: 10,918 times. Printed: 1,037 times
Are you looking for ways to improve quality, raise productivity, and save costs in your current welding operations? If you haven’t examined the various electrode choices, you could be missing an opportunity to take your production welding to the next level.
By: Lisa Byall and Doug Krebs, Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 7/24/03
This article has been viewed: 6,666 times. Printed: 617 times
Grinding wheels used in welding and fabrication are strong, tough tools, but many in the industry have called them “rocks” or “stones,” implying that they’re unbreakable.
By: Roger Cloutier, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/29/03
This article has been viewed: 7,718 times. Printed: 466 times
Some call them rosebuds, others call them multiflame heating heads, and a few call them heat sticks. No matter what you call torch attachments, this article is a frank discussion about these tools that use oxygen and a fuel gas to make a lot of heat quickly. When used properly, they can make quick w...
By: Jeff Johnson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/29/03
This article has been viewed: 3,117 times. Printed: 407 times
Metal-cored wire is a tubular electrode that consists of a metal sheath and a core of various powdered materials, primarily iron. The core of metal-cored wire contributes almost entirely to the deposited weld metal.
By: Steve Barhorst, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/27/03
This article has been viewed: 5,578 times. Printed: 616 times
A trained plasma technician can tell a lot about the health of a plasma system if he learns how to inspect the electrode, understands normal wear patterns, and knows how to spot signs of trouble. This article shows the difference between good and bad wear in air and oxygen plasma systems.
By: David Cook, Kirk Ferland, and Jason Start, Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 6/27/02
This article has been viewed: 3,716 times. Printed: 510 times
Knowing which rods tend to do what in the field can save you time and make for better results when the job is through.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/15/02
This article has been viewed: 15,609 times. Printed: 417 times
This article tells the story of a specialty chemical company and how it handles cylinder-gas challenges.
By: Helen Gallagher, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/15/02
This article has been viewed: 3,379 times. Printed: 527 times
Requirements for selecting shielding gas, filler metal, and welding processes are well- documented to help welders ensure high quality and consistency in their welding applications.
By: David Bell, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/02
This article has been viewed: 5,194 times. Printed: 533 times
The article divides grinding equipment into three application categories: welding/heavy metal removal; metal fabrication and construction; and light metal removal, finishing, and sharpening. It also discusses grits and grains and operator safety.
By: Jeff Kompare, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/29/01
This article has been viewed: 4,431 times. Printed: 703 times
Selecting the right shielding gasses for your welding operation can mean the difference between mediocre production rates and peak efficiency.
By: David Bell, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/26/01
This article has been viewed: 9,530 times. Printed: 499 times
Gas-shielded flux-cored and metal-cored wires are growing in popularity because the wires are fabricated and can be applied to many applications.
By: Dwight Myers, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/15/01
This article has been viewed: 4,944 times. Printed: 524 times
Installing a bulk delivery system in your welding shop is perhaps the best way to save money…
By: L.R. Standifer, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 2/19/01
This article has been viewed: 4,435 times. Printed: 464 times
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