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Jennifer Simpson
Arc-Zone.com Inc.
2091 Las Palmas Drive Suite C
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-931-1500
- From The Welder
Know your TIG torch
- By Jennifer Simpson
- Jul 1, 2009
- Consumables
- Article
Even though money is tight, saving it by purchasing less reputable GTAW torches or skimping on maintenance practices can cause more harm than good in the long run.
Obtenga la conexión
- By Jennifer Simpson
- Oct 9, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
El gran número de adaptadores, conectores y acopladores involucrados con la soldadura TIG, o con la soldadura por arco de tungsteno con gas (GTAW, por sus siglas en inglás), puede ser abrumador. Además, los fabricantes de equipo de soldadura han hecho muchos cambios a su equipo a lo largo de los años. Estos consejos prácticos le ayudarán a aliviar algunos problemas comunes en la GTAW.
- From The Welder
Improve your GTAW in 3 steps
- By Jennifer Simpson
- Sep 12, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
Once you know some basic information about the equipment on the front of your GTAW torch, you can get the right parts for your application and start improving your welding performance.
Dam the purge gas and full speed ahead
- By Jennifer Simpson
- Jul 11, 2006
- Consumables
- Article
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.
- From The Fabricator
A tale of two welders
- By Jennifer Simpson
- Mar 7, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
George Bright and David Anthony are two welders who had the same goal: to upgrade their GTAW systems. Learn about their experiences and gain some insight into what you need to know to upgrade from an air-cooled to a water-cooled GTAW system.
- From The Welder
Optimize your plasma performance
- By Jim Watson and Jennifer Simpson
- Jan 11, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
Plasma arc welding (PAW) uses plasma, a gas that has been heated to a high temperature and ionized. The plasma becomes electrically conductive, transferring an electric arc to the workpiece through a small orifice.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 03/05/2024
- Running Time:
- 65:35
After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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