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New year, new welding helmets
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February 1, 2012
3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division There’s no better way to usher in the new year than to evaluate your safety equipment to make sure everything is in topnotch working order. One of the most important pieces of... Read more... -
Colfax appoints ESAB vice presidents
News
January 19, 2012
Colfax Corp., a global manufacturer of gas- and fluid-handling and fabrication technology products and services in Fulton, Md., has named Kenneth D. Konopa as vice president of marketing for ESAB and Vincent Northfield as vice president of global... Read more... -
ESAB acquired by Colfax Corp.
News
January 13, 2012
Effective Friday, January 13, 2012, Charter International plc, owner of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, has been acquired by Colfax Corporation. Colfax Corp., based in Fulton Md., is a diversified industrial manufacturing company listed... Read more... -
Heavy piercing with plasma
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January 4, 2012
Figure 1 Today’s high-density plasma systems can cut quickly through thick plate, and certain technologies have made the initial pierce less of a challenge. Photo courtesy of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products. Photographers... Read more... -
SAW power source allows switching between AC, DC without stopping welding process
Product
December 20, 2011
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Aristo 1000 AC/DC power source for SAW. The inverter power source, which can be connected to three-phase input voltage supply (from 380 to 575 V at 50 or 60 Hz), uses patent-pending... Read more... -
GMAW process extends travel speeds beyond the limits of normal spray arc welding
Product
November 27, 2011
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has introduced Swift Arc Transfer (SAT™), a GMAW process that uses OK AristoRod™ noncopper-coated wires at travel speeds beyond the limits of normal spray arc welding. During GMAW the arc follows a... Read more... -
Cutting gantry control for retrofit controls up to 12 stations
Product
November 10, 2011
ESAB Cutting Systems has introduced the Vision T5c control for retrofit onto cutting gantries. This updated version of the company's Vision T5 CNC is repackaged for quick installation in place of existing Vision controls on ESAB cutting gantries.... Read more... -
5 wire-feeding advancements welders need to know about
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July 8, 2011
Figure 1 While the mechanical makeup of wire feeders hasn’t changed much over the last 10 to 15 years, the control technology has advanced and helped to position the equipment as more than just a simple delivery tool for welding wire.... Read more... -
Horizontal fillet test troubles
Article
May 11, 2011
For a recently acquired large structural job, we have had to qualify a single-pass 5⁄16-in. fillet using 0.045-in. E71T-9M flux-cored wire. We are having trouble passing the horizontal fillet test. When performing the weld break test on... Read more... -
ESAB to relocate GMAW, sub-arc wire manufacturing to South Carolina
News
April 25, 2011
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has announced a commitment to open a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Union County, S.C., to manufacture its line of GMAW and sub-arc welding wire. The company intends to invest significant... Read more... -
Plasma, oxyfuel machine designed for cutting over large working areas
Product
April 25, 2011
ESAB Cutting Systems has introduced the Sabre DXG heavy-duty cutting machine for high-production plasma and oxyfuel cutting over large working areas. The modular machine features a high-stiffness welded beam assembly with dual linear... Read more... -
Welding package designed for multiprocesses
Product
April 18, 2011
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the MultiMaster® 300, an industrial ready-to-weld package for GMAW, DC GTAW, and SMAW. It is designed for general fabrication, civil construction, repair and maintenance, and pipe welding.... Read more... -
Smartphone welding application introduced
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February 17, 2011
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced what it says is the first smartphone application for welding. Available for use with iPhone, Blackberry®, and Android™ devices, the Welding Parameters Set-up Guide application helps welders... Read more... -
Power sources designed for manual, heavy-duty SMAW with coated electrodes, GTAW, air carbon arc gouging
Product
September 21, 2010
The Origo Arc 410c and 650c switching converter (chopper) power sources from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products are designed for manual, heavy-duty SMAW with coated electrodes, GTAW, and air carbon arc gouging. The machines can be used with... Read more... -
Welding the fast and narrow
Article
September 13, 2010
Figure 1 The tandem-twin-wire submerged arc welding setup combines twin and tandem SAW variations. Photo courtesy of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products. Thick metal helps power the world. From wind towers to enormous pressure... Read more... -
Power sources designed for medium to heavy-duty GMAW
Product
August 30, 2010
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Origo MIG family of welding machines. The 320, 410, and 510 models are 230/460-V, three-phase, 60-Hz, step-switched power sources for medium to heavy-duty GMAW. The welding machines... Read more... -
New line of personal protection equipment introduced
Product
August 23, 2010
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products offers the new Weld Warrior line of personal protection equipment. The line includes welding helmets, safety glasses and goggles, protective clothing, and welding gloves. New-Tech™ ADC Plus... Read more... -
ESAB provides filler metals for construction of 1 World Trade Center
News
July 7, 2010
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., has announced that several hundred thousand pounds of its filler metals have already been consumed in the construction of 1 World Trade Center (formerly known as the Freedom Tower) on the site of... Read more... -
Stick electrodes have improved weld puddle control
Product
July 7, 2010
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Atom Arc 7018 Acclaim stick electrode. According to the manufacturer, the electrode has the same drive and dig as its original Atom Arc stick electrode, with improved weld puddle control for... Read more... -
Improving productivity with submerged arc welding
Article
May 25, 2010
Figure 1 Single Arc SAW (Twin Wire) The simplest form of the submerged arc welding (SAW) process uses a single wire and a DC power source. While many wire sizes can be run at amperages from 300 to 1,500 amps, the most common sizes... Read more... -
Automated welding tractors travel at 6 to 47 IPM
Product
March 5, 2010
Miggytrac automated tractors from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products are compact, motorized tractors that attach to the company's welding torches to provide stable movement for welding. The 1001 model features a remote control panel with... Read more... -
La GTAW o la GMAW robótica: ya no es una opción bien definida
Spanish
February 9, 2010
Figure 1 Los avances tecnológicos han hecho a la GTAW más fácil de automatizar. Foto cortesía de The Lincoln Electric Co. Los fabricantes e integradores de sistemas robóticos tienen una confesión cuando se trata de soldadura... Read more... -
DC power sources designed for mechanized SAW, GMAW
Product
February 9, 2010
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the LAF DC power sources. The three-phase, fan-cooled DC welding power sources are designed for mechanized SAW or GMAW. They can be used in combination with the company's A2-A6 equipment and A2-A6... Read more... -
Holding back the hydrogen
Article
January 15, 2010
There it is. It could be plain as day. It could be exposed via a die penetrant test, an ultrasonic test, or perhaps a magnetic particle inspection. It could be anywhere, but when found, it sticks out like a rude, uninvited guest—only... Read more... -
SAW flux packaging for high-production applications introduced
Product
January 12, 2010
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the BigBag for delivering flux for high-production SAW applications. The woven polypropylene bag, which has a polyethylene inlay to prevent moisture pickup, contains 2,200 lbs. of flux. Secondary... Read more... -
Heavy-duty kit introduced for hand-held oxyfuel cutting, heating
Product
December 15, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the OXWELD® Trade Master GT II, an extra-heavy-duty outfit for hand-held oxyfuel cutting and heating. The kit comprises a toolbox containing three cutting tips and one heating head, as well as a... Read more... -
ESAB adds new manufacturing lines in Ohio plant
News
November 10, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, based in Florence, S.C., has added two new wire drawing lines at its Ashtabula, Ohio, manufacturing facility. These lines produce wire for high-production SAW applications, increasing the company's SAW wire... Read more... -
Frost & Sullivan recognizes ESAB as 'Best Partner for Welding & Cutting Systems for Energy Generation'
News
November 5, 2009
Frost & Sullivan has presented its '2009 Global Best Partners Welding & Cutting Systems for Energy Generation Award' to ESAB. In 2009, the company accounted for nearly 18 per cent of the global welding and cutting market for energy generation.... Read more... -
AC/DC welding power source produces GTAW, SMAW welds in various materials
Product
October 13, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the CaddyTig 2200i AC/DC power source, designed to produce GTAW and SMAW welds in a variety of materials. The compact power source features advanced inverter technology and an impact-resistant,... Read more... -
ESAB appoints president – CEO, North America
News
October 5, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has announced the appointment of Andrew Masterman as president and chief executive officer of ESAB North America, effective August 17, 2009. Masterman is based in Florence, South Carolina, and replaces Brendan... Read more... -
An introduction to friction stir welding
Article
September 15, 2009
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a relatively new joining process that has been used for high production since 1996. Because melting does not occur and joining takes place below the melting temperature of the material, a high-quality weld is... Read more... -
Plasma machine cuts, marks with same torch
Product
September 9, 2009
ESAB Cutting Systems' Acer DX High Speed Precision Cutting Machine is designed to provide high-speed, high-precision plasma cutting for any size fabrication shop. With a compact footprint and simple installation, the machine features the... Read more... -
Robotic GTAW or GMAW: No longer a clear-cut choice
Article
September 6, 2009
Figure 1 Technology advancements have made GTAW easier to automate. Photo courtesy of The Lincoln Electric Co. Robotic systems manufacturers and integrators have a confession when it comes to TIG, or gas tungsten arc welding: They've... Read more... -
Trends in offshore energy
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July 28, 2009
Although Hurricane Katrina lasted just seven days from start to finish, it was among the most destructive natural disasters in the history of the U.S. The flooding, damage to residential districts, displacement of residents, and loss of... Read more... -
No descarte el plasma para cortar aluminio
Spanish
July 23, 2009
El corte con plasma no es nuevo, pero como cualquier tecnología, tiene su parte de nuevos desarrollos. En cualquier discusión sobre cómo cortar metal, está presente junto con el láser y el chorro de agua. Aunque la tecnología queda... Read more... -
ESAB to restructure Florence, S.C., manufacturing operations
News
July 14, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced today that it is restructuring its Florence, S.C., manufacturing operations to advance a global approach to supplying product and customer support. While the changes outlined today affect the company's... Read more... -
Counting on the combo
Article
July 1, 2009
Figure 1 Boon Edam produces a variety of revolving doors that have some unique fabrication requirements. Next time you enter a downtown hotel or office building, push the revolving door—then look up. There you'll see what the door... Read more... -
Welding aluminum
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June 30, 2009
Selecting an appropriate filler alloy for welding aluminum differs from selecting a filler alloy for welding steels. In the case of steel, selection is primarily a matter of matching the tensile strength of the filler metal to that of the base... Read more... -
El chorro de agua la hace en grande
Spanish
June 24, 2009
El corte con chorro de agua abrasivo podría estar en la cúspide de algo grande. Por años, los fabricantes de metal lo vieron como una máquina nicho, algo que comprar sólo cuando una parte no podía cortarse de ninguna otra forma. Pero... Read more... -
Welding Update for Infrastructure: Selecting filler metals for seismic requirements
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May 18, 2009
In 1994 an earthquake in Northridge, Calif., caused devastating damage to structures in the Los Angeles area. Determined to avoid this type of devastation in the future, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded numerous... Read more... -
Finding an ally alloy
Article
May 15, 2009
Figure 1 The crack sensitivity curve shows the relative crack sensitivity of the most common weld metal chemistries that develop during welding. Editor's Note: This article is adapted from Tony Anderson's presentation for the Aluminum... Read more... -
Welding power source supports ferrous, nonferrous alloys
Product
April 14, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the MTS 3500i multiprocess, fourth-generation inverter power source for GMAW, GTAW, or SMAW. The unit supports a selection of ferrous and nonferrous alloys in GMAW mode, using fixed slope and... Read more... -
Sizing up seismic-friendly filler metals
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March 24, 2009
I am confused about the various specifications for seismic applications. How can I know if I have the right filler metal for the job? Your confusion is understandable. The documents overseeing seismic applications are ongoing and constantly... Read more... -
GMAW package features new heavy-plate parameters for 5/8 in. and thicker
Product
March 10, 2009
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced an industrial ready-to-weld GMAW package, the Migmaster® 275. Rated 275 amps at 40 percent duty cycle and 200 amps at continuous 100 percent duty cycle, the machine features DC welding output... Read more... -
Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum
Article
January 27, 2009
Plasma cutting isn't new. But like any technology, it has its share of new developments. In any discussion about how to cut metal, it's right up there with laser and waterjet. The technology gets a bad rap, though, when the discussion turns... Read more... -
ESAB opens flux plant
News
October 14, 2008
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has added a new flux plant to its filler metal manufacturing facility in Hanover, Pa. The company says the plant significantly upgrades its manufacturing capacity. The company already operates one flux plant,... Read more... -
Manual plasma cutting line expanded
Product
August 12, 2008
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has launched two new models in its PowerCut™ line of Plasmarc™ manual cutting packages. The lightweight, portable 1600 and 1300 models offer the highest speeds and thickness capabilities in their class,... Read more... -
ESAB appoints VP of product management, development
News
August 12, 2008
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., a manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment and welding filler metals, has added Michael J. Ostaffe as vice president of product management and development, filler metals, for North America. He... Read more... -
ESAB appoints vice presidents
News
June 17, 2008
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., has named David Abe as vice president of sales, western zone; Jerry Gleisner as vice president of sales, eastern zone; George Learmonth as vice president of strategic accounts, North America; and... Read more... -
ESAB enters agreement with MegaStir to develop friction stir welding systems
News
April 15, 2008
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., has signed an agreement with MegaStir® that gives ESAB exclusive worldwide license to manufacture and distribute friction stir welding machines using MegaStir's technology for ferrous and... Read more... -
Waterjet makes it into the mainstream
Article
February 12, 2008
An OMAX waterjet performs precision cutting. Today precision waterjet cutting often can eliminate secondary finishing operations. Abrasive waterjet cutting could be on the cusp of something big. For years metal fabricators viewed it as... Read more... -
Welding helmets in view
Article
January 15, 2008
Lincoln Electric's VISTA Choosing the right welding helmet is not as easy as it once was. Technology advances have turned these once simple pieces of protective equipment into smart, lightweight safety devices that, in some cases, can adapt... Read more... -
Multipurpose welding machine suitable for GMAW, GTAW, SMAW
Product
December 11, 2007
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the MultiMaster® 300X, a multipurpose, ready-to-weld package for GMAW, DC GTAW, and SMAW electrode. Designed for use with the company's Dual Shield X series of flux-cored wire, the machine is... Read more... -
Dealing with Mother Nature's wrath
Article
October 9, 2007
Protecting a two-mile-long, 10-lane bridge from earthquake damage is not an easy task. Replacing the eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge requires the talent and time of numerous design firms and fabricators and tens of... Read more... -
Flux-cored wires suitable for less experienced welders
Product
September 11, 2007
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Dual Shield X series of flux-cored wires. The wires are designed to be more forgiving than traditional flux-cored wires and are suitable for less experienced welders, the company reports. The... Read more... -
Ensure good feeding with FCAW electrodes
Article
August 8, 2007
The FCAW process in the United States is currently estimated at more than 245 million pounds a year and still growing in popularity and use in all segments of the welding industry. One of the common issues often portrayed as a wire problem,... Read more... -
Quality inspections
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July 10, 2007
Ensuring that welders follow specific procedures is a crucial step in the overall welding quality system. There are a number of reasons to inspect a weld, the most fundamental of which is to determine whether its quality is good enough... Read more... -
ESAB, ABB enter welding automation agreement
News
April 12, 2007
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has signed an agreement with the Robotics Division of ABB Inc. to develop and market robotic welding packages and systems jointly. The agreement allows the two companies to utilize the expertise and technologies... Read more... -
Up with energy prices and wind towers
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March 13, 2007
The recent surges in gasoline and natural gas prices have reawakened many Americans' interest in alternative energy resources. Aerisyn LLC, a metal fabricator, faced the energy challenge head-on by opening a new wind tower manufacturing... Read more... -
Gas apparatus outfits introduced
Product
February 13, 2007
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced two toolbox outfits for its hand-held, oxyacetylene welding and cutting product line. The GT-510 toolbox outfits comes in a durable, lockable Plano® toolbox suitable for transporting to the job... Read more... -
Hybrid laser-welding system introduced
Product
February 13, 2007
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced its HLx Series, mechanized laser-welding systems that use laser only, laser with cold wire fill, or hybrid laser arc welding in a 2-D gantry, 3-D robotic, or custom mechanized solution with... Read more... -
ESAB supplies machines to Gulf shipyards
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February 13, 2007
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has announced that after nearly four years of technical discussions and meetings, Ingalls Shipyards in Mississippi, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, and Avondale Shipyards in Louisiana have placed orders... Read more... -
ESAB names VP/GM, consummables
News
December 4, 2006
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has announced that Nick Culich was named vice president and general manager of consumables, effective Nov. 6, 2006. He is based at the company's filler metal manufacturing plant in Hanover, Pa. Culich's 30-year... Read more... -
Manual plasma machine cuts up to -in. carbon, stainless
Product
November 7, 2006
The HandyPlasma® 250 manual plasma cutting machine from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products operates on standard 110/115-V input and cuts up to -in. carbon or stainless steel. The 16-lb. machine is portable enough to travel to any job site.... Read more... -
ESAB North America appoints president
News
October 9, 2006
ESAB Welding & Cutting products has announced that Del Tanner, chairman and CEO of Anderson Group Inc. (AGI) has assumed the role and responsibilities of president of ESAB North America in addition to his responsibilities as chairman and CEO of... Read more... -
Copper-coated low-alloy wire designed for creep-resistant steel
Product
June 13, 2006
The OK Autrod 13.20SC copper-coated low-alloy wire from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is an EB3 submerged arc wire for welding creep-resistant steel. The wire produces a clean weld deposit with an X factor less than 15 and a J factor less than... Read more... -
Choosing a gouging method
Article
May 9, 2006
In recent years environmental and quality issues have taken center stage in the welding industry. This increased emphasis on safety and health often is accompanied by reconsideration of how certain tasks are performed, for example, cutting... Read more... -
ESAB earns ISO 14001
News
March 7, 2006
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., has earned environmental management system certification for ISO 14001. The company says it is one of the first welding and cutting businesses in the steel industry to achieve the certification for... Read more... -
Up with energy prices and wind towers - Automation, consultation help plate fabricator meet demand for wind tower masts
Article
February 7, 2006
A programmable rotary bevel head creates any combination of vertical and bevel cuts up to a 45-degree angle to prepare the cut edge for welding. This eliminates many of the secondary operations previously required before welding. The... Read more... -
Wading through the world of welding
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January 10, 2006
Many high-tech gadgets that once were handy extras are becoming indispensable in the workplace. A personal digital assistant (PDA) device makes programming a welding power supply faster and easier than manual programming. Photo provided by... Read more... -
Single plasma system cuts, marks
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October 11, 2005
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced its m3 plasma system, which combines multiple plasma cutting and marking capabilities in a single system. With a single plasma torch, the system produces high-speed standard plasma cutting;... Read more... -
ESAB receives Defense Supply Center award
News
September 13, 2005
The Defense System Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) honored ESAB Welding & Cutting Products with its Gold Medal Best Value Award at a ceremony held June 7 during the center's annual business conference. Bob Fernicola, the company's plasma business... Read more... -
Oxyfuel outfit introduced
Product
August 9, 2005
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has introduced the Jesse James PUROX® MetalMaster oxyfuel outfit as part of its Jesse James Signature Series. James, founder of West Coast Choppers and star of Discovery Channel's Monster Garage series,... Read more... -
ESAB names senior executive for Florence operations
News
April 12, 2005
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products North America has announced the promotion of Jeff Hoffart to senior vice president and general manager for the company's Florence, S.C., operations. In his new position, Hoffart is responsible for the operation's... Read more... -
MIG welding tips and resources
Article
April 11, 2005
Photo courtesy of AlcoTec Wire Corp. Motorcycle- and hot rod-building shows on TV have put welding in a very positive light lately. In fact, Jesse James, the star of Discovery Channel's "Monster Garage," was named the American Welding... Read more... -
ESAB appoints training manager
News
February 8, 2005
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., has named Tony Anderson as the North American corporate technical training manager. Anderson is responsible for enhancing the design and coordination of the company's training programs and works... Read more... -
Order for earthquake resistance in the court
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March 25, 2004
This $215 million federal courthouse was needed both because the city had outgrown the previous building and because of new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) specifications that require buildings in seismic areas to be built to... Read more... -
Embracing change
Article
July 25, 2002
It's been ages since horse-drawn carriages routinely transported passengers. In today's world, bypasses and interstates weave paths across the country, and many of the classic cars we see on the road are being carted from one classic-car show to... Read more...
