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    <title><![CDATA[Latest "Aluminum Welding" Products on The Fabricator]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Push-pull welding guns designed for aluminum fabrication, production welding environments]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lincoln Electric has introduced two push-pull welding gun models for aluminum fabrication and production welding environments.The Panther&amp;trade; semiautomatic, gooseneck-style gun provides smooth wire feeding with dual-driven rolls for added pulling power without damaging the wire. It also features a full-length, internal wire conduit to minimize aluminum wire shaving.Its Sure Grip&amp;trade handle has a snagproof, rear-mounted trigger and a multi-turn potentiometer to make wire feed speed changes. Its Quick-Mate&amp;trade; gun cables can be upgraded to different lengths or water-cooled operation.The Cougar&amp;trade; is a semiautomatic, pistol-grip gun. The handle is balanced to fit in either hand. The refined wire feed speed adjustment features a multi-turn potentiometer that allows both left- and right-handed operators to make wire feed speed changes. A recessed gun trigger configuration helps eliminate accidental breaking.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aluminum filler metals meet AWS Specification A5.10]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/aluminum-filler-metals-meet-aws-specification-a510</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hobart Brothers has added two new lines of aluminum solid welding wires and GTAW cut lengths to its McKay&amp;reg; brand of filler metals. The company joined in a strategic relationship with Maxal Aluminum to offer the new products.Smootharc&amp;trade; 5356 is a magnesium-based alloy that provides good strength for structural applications, especially those in the transportation field, and it resists hot cracking. The alloy also is suitable for components that need to be anodized. Smootharc 4043 also resists weld cracking, and its higher level of silicon provides good wetting action.Both solid wires are available in 0.030-, 0.035-, and 3/64-in. diameters on 1-lb. spools or 12- and 16-lb. reels, all of which are shipped in a heavyweight, reusable plastic bag and a sturdy, double-wall package to protect the wire from contamination.The GTAW cut lengths are available in 1/16-, 3/32-, and 1/8-in. diameters in industry-standard 36-in. lengths. The alloy number (4043 or 5356) is stamped on each end at every 12 in. The cut lengths ship in 10-lb. boxes with four to a master package, constructed of the same double-wall material as the spools and reels.The products meet the requirements of AWS Specification A5.10, making them suitable for critical welding on heat exchangers, food manufacturing equipment, transportation equipment, and boating and shipyard applications.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arc welding technology to be showcased at FABTECH]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/arc-welding-technology-to-be-showcased-at-fabtech</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers a variety of equipment for arc welding that will be on display at the 2008 FABTECH International &amp; AWS Welding Show.The PipePro system, suitable for field and shop fabrication, features the company's RMD (Regulated Metal Deposition) process, a precisely controlled short-circuit transfer technology that provides welders with a simplified welding process with good puddle control for the root pass, reports the company. The system also features ProPulse, a pulsed GMAW process with control of the arc and puddle, even in narrow joints.The ProHeat 35 system induces heat electromagnetically to bring a part to temperature in a fraction of the time of flame or resistance-heating methods, the company states. One or two joints can be uniformly heated for preheat or stress relief with minimal setup and instruction time.The Millermatic 350/XR combines the Millermatic 350P all-in-one GMAW/pulsed GMAW machine with the XR-Aluma-Pro push-pull gun 4000- and 5000-series aluminum feeding and welding. The 350P includes pulsed GMAW programming and is designed to provide a more forgiving arc and increased consumable life, says the manufacturer.The Millermatic Passport Plus all-in-one GMAW machine helps provide a good arc on mild and stainless steel. When combined with the new direct-connect Spoolmate 100 Series spool gun, the 45-lb. machine welds 18-ga. through 1/4-in. aluminum. A three-position material selection switch sets optimal arc characteristics for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.The company has designed the Maxstar 150 DC SMAW/GTAW machine for mechanical contractors, fabricators, and maintenance personnel who work in the field and require a full-featured power source. The machine weighs 13.7 lbs., has a 5- to 150-amp welding range, features the company's Auto-Line technology for automatic linking to 115 to 230 VAC, and has Line Voltage Compensation (LVC) to keep power output constant regardless of &amp;#plusmn:10 percent fluctuations in input power.The Maxstar 200 DC GTAW/SMAW inverter-based power supply features Auto-Line technology, allowing it to accept input power from 115 V to 460 V, single or three phase, 50 or 60 Hz without any manual relinking. This allows the user to plug into any type of primary current and begin welding. The 37-lb. machine has a 1- to 200-amp output and produces code-quality GTAW and SMAW arcs, the company reports.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aluminum welding resource guide available from AWS]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/aluminum-welding-resource-guide-available-from-aws</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The American Welding Society (AWS) has published a resource manual entitled ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Robotic aluminum GMAW system added to product line]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/robotic-aluminum-gmaw-system-added-to-product-line</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Panasonic Factory Solutions Co. of America has added TAWERS-Aluminum MIG to its TAWERS robot line. Suitable for high-performance, push-pull aluminum feeding, the system uses a three-motor system to ensure a quick and accurate wire feed.A standard bus communication interface controls the robot's lift arc start and end. The robot knows when current is flowing and retracts to take pressure off the wire to optimize arc ignition.The syncro-weaving function and servo feeder provide real-time parameter adjustment from thick to thin materials for penetration on the thick and no burn-through on the thin. This is designed to help the operator locate joints for extrusion and thin-to-thick welding applications. The system can use high-voltage touch sensing through aluminum oxide, which helps speed response and prevent wire bending.Users can convert existing TAWERS robots to TAWERS-Aluminum MIG with the aluminum GMAW unit and software, the company reports.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pulsed GMAW system designed for aluminum welding]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/pulsed-gmaw-system-designed-for-aluminum-welding</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s aluminum welding system features an enhanced Millermatic&amp;reg;l 350P all-in-one GMAW pulse machine combined with the company's XR&amp;trade;-Aluma-Pro&amp;trade; push-pull gun. The system includes the welding machine; a 25-ft., air-cooled gun; reversible, 0.035-in. to 3/64-in. u-groove drive rolls; and a Teflon&amp;reg; intermediate guide.The machine includes new pulse programming to meet the requirements of 4000- and 5000-series aluminum and help provide a forgiving arc and increased consumable life, says the company. When combined with the gun, calibration software synchronizes the motor speeds in the gun and power source for optimal feeding. Additionally, an aluminum series-specific tension setting on the push-pull gun helps eliminate wire-feeding problems and erratic arcs caused by an operator setting too much or too little wire tension.Pulse programs help reduce the factors that adversely affect tip life and arc performance, especially with 5000-series wire, states the manufacturer. The machine features wire-specific programs designed to help maintain optimal peak, background, and pulse width parameters to extend tip life and increase service life, the company says.When switching wire types, operators turn the selector to one series-specific tension setting or the other to get the optimal tension setting for that wire.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spool gun allows aluminum welding with GMAW machines]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/spool-gun-allows-aluminum-welding-with-gmaw-machines</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Spoolmate 100 series spool gun from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. allows aluminum welding with Millermatic&amp;reg; 140, Millermatic&amp;reg; 140 with Auto-Set&amp;trade;, and Millermatic&amp;reg; 180 GMAW machines. The gun, which plugs directly into these machines without requiring a separate control box, is designed primarily for those who do occasional aluminum welding.The gun features a recessed contact tip and a clear spool cover to help reduce burnbacks, which occur when the wire burns back to the contact tip and melts to it, ruining the tip. The gun also features dual, V-knurled drive rolls to help ensure consistent feeding of aluminum, which lacks the column strength to reliably feed through a standard GMAW gun. Users also can adjust drive roll tension to match the wire being used.Standard features include a 12-ft. gun cable and a carrying case that holds extra contact tips, a nozzle, and wire spool.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[GMAW machine has seven voltage taps]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/gmaw-machine-has-seven-voltage-taps</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 77-lb. Handler&amp;reg; 210 all-in-one GMAW machine from Hobart Welding Products has 25 to 210 amps of welding power in a 77-lb. package. It welds mild steel up to 3/8 in. and aluminum up to 1/4 in., yet provides low-end control that enables it to weld 24-ga. material without burn-through or excess spatter. The machine plugs into a standard 230-VAC outlet and provides full output power with a normal 35-amp breaker.The machine has seven voltage taps, upgraded inductance on magnets, and infinite wire-feed speed control. A seven-position tapped control simplifies voltage (heat) adjustment. Users can select a precise voltage range for increased control over heat input, which is suitable for welding thin materials and accommodates welding preferences for travel speed, joint design, welding position, wire diameter, and shielding gas composition.The machine features a built-in gas valve and comes with a dual-gauge regulator and gas hose to enable GMAW with gas-shielded solid wires without purchasing additional kits. A built-in contactor keeps the welding wire electrically cool until the trigger is pulled. Without this feature, the wire would arc if touched to the workpiece, the company states.An optional DP-3035 spool gun reaches up to 20 ft. and allows welders to switch between wires. The gun accommodates aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and self-shielded, flux-cored wire.To install the spool gun, the welder removes the standard GMAW gun, plugs the spool gun lead into the feed head, attaches the trigger lead to the front panel, and flips a switch on the inside panel.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Push-pull aluminum welding gun has enhanced feeding performance]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/push-pull-aluminum-welding-gun-has-enhanced-feeding-performance</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The XR-Aluma-Pro&amp;trade; from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. incorporates an aluminum series-specific tension setting to optimize feeding performance on 4000 and 5000 series aluminum and to help solve problems caused by burnback and arc fluctuations.Designed to eliminate the need to use a water-cooled gun when welding aluminum up to 3/8 in., the air-cooled version is the first push-pull gun rated at 300 amps at 100 percent duty cycle, states the company. A water-cooled version, rated for welding thicker aluminum at 400 amps at 100 percent duty cycle, also is available.The gun can be combined with the company's Millermatic&amp;reg; 350P or an XMT&amp;reg; 350 with an XR&amp;trade; control.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Autodarkening replacement lens fits most 5- by 5-in. helmets]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/aluminumwelding/autodarkening-replacement-lens-fits-most-5--by-5-in-helmets</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The retrofit, 5 &Acirc;&frac14;- by 4 &Acirc;&frac12;-in. variable-shade autodarkening replacement lens from Weldmark fits most 5- by 4-in. welding helmets.The solar-powered lens includes a battery backup and has a 1.90- by 3.74-in. viewing area. Shade settings are 9 to 12, and the lens has adjustable sensitivity and delay.]]></description>
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