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W.F. Garth Stapon
Praxair Inc.
39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT 06810
800-225-8247
- From The Welder
A shielding gas primer for GTAW
- By W.F. Garth Stapon
- Jan 27, 2009
- Consumables
- Article
With so many blends of shielding gas available, it can be a difficult task to determine which gas or gas blend best suits a particular GTAW application. To simplify that task, you must first understand the distinct properties that each gas or gas mixture brings to the table and how best to optimize the mixture once it's been determined.
The ABCs of PAC
- By W.F. Garth Stapon, Randy Damas, and Bob Einfeldt
- Mar 13, 2007
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Plasma arc cutting systems come in many capabilities. Knowing what those capabilities are and which ones you need for your operation is crucial when choosing a system.
- From The Welder
7 effects of shielding gas
- By W.F. Garth Stapon and Kevin Lyttle
- Jan 9, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Depending on your application, various components of your shielding gas blend can help or hurt you. Find out what effects shielding gas has on your weld and what you can do to get the best results.
- From The Welder
Simplifying shielding gas selection
- By Kevin Lyttle and W.F. Garth Stapon
- Jan 11, 2005
- Consumables
- Article
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions: Why is welding affected by the shielding gases used? Why are so many blends available for carbon steel? Why can I use some gases for some materials and not others? Answering these questions will help you take the mystery...
- From The Fabricator
Selecting the right stainless steel welding gas for joining steel
- By Kevin Lyttle and W.F. Garth Stapon
- Jun 8, 2004
- Consumables
- Article
The use of stainless steel has grown significantly over the past decade. Learn how choosing the right stainless steel welding gas is critical for success.
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- 03/05/2024
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- 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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