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Aluminum filler metals: What you should know about selection, storage, operation, and equipment
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April 5, 2013
From trailer fabrication to shipbuilding and aerospace applications, companies rely on aluminum for its versatility, its strength, and, in certain service environments, its corrosion resistance. From trailer fabrication to shipbuilding... Read more... -
The impact of impact toughness
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March 15, 2013
Using filler metals that provide the proper impact toughness is especially important to protect against cracking or catastrophic weld failure in certain applications. When choosing filler metals, finding those with the right mechanical... Read more... -
SMAW: The lowdown on the lingo
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July 25, 2012
From keyhole to downhill to arc blow, the lingo associated with SMAW is a common occurrence you may encounter in the process. When it comes to shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), following formal welding procedures is critical to... Read more... -
Metallurgy for welders
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May 25, 2012
Metallurgy affects the way you approach applications every day, as well as the equipment and filler metal you use. Once you recognize a material’s weldability and the way it reacts to heating and cooling, you’ll have a greater chance of... Read more... -
How metal-cored wires reduce hidden welding costs
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April 3, 2012
In the right applications, metal-cored wire may help companies eliminate hidden costs in the welding operation. When making decisions about the fabrication process, fabricators have begun to look not just at the costs incurred in the... Read more... -
Demystifying metal-cored wires
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March 14, 2011
Figure 1 Metal-cored wires can weld through rust and mill scale on 0.25-in. and thicker materials. Every welding power source, component, and filler metal has its unique benefits, as well as certain limitations. Metal-cored wires... Read more... -
Welding chrome-moly steel
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September 8, 2010
Companies traditionally have relied on shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, or stick) electrodes for welding chrome-moly tube and pipe, in part for the mechanical and chemical properties they provide and in part because they are the accepted... Read more... -
Examining the X-factor
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May 4, 2010
Determining the X-factor of a weldment is especially important to consider when welding chrome-moly steel. Regardless which welding process you use, many factors play a role in helping you achieve the best weld quality. From selecting... Read more... -
Welding metals of dissimilar strengths
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April 30, 2010
In an ideal world all metals would match perfectly, both in their mechanical and chemical composition. It would certainly simplify welding, especially when selecting filler metals. Yet in many applications it is necessary to weld... Read more... -
Keeping sight of the little things
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January 12, 2010
Choosing the right robotic GMAW gun, consumables, and wire can be just as important to productivity and weld quality as the power source, tooling, and robotic arm. Robotic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) can provide companies with significant... Read more... -
Understanding low-alloy steel
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September 1, 2009
Knowing the type of low-alloy steel you have and matching it with the correct filler metal is critical to achieving weld integrity. Through the addition of particular alloys, low-alloy steels possess precise chemical compositions and... 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... -
Start with the basics: Understanding flux-cored wires
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January 15, 2008
By arming yourself with some basic knowledge, you can choose and use flux-cored wires for your own welding applications confidently. Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) wires certainly aren't new, but like any part of the welding process,... Read more... -
Welding ASTM A514 or A514M-05 steel?
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June 12, 2007
Cost and efficiency dictate manufacturing and fabricating trends in most industries. In addition to implementing lean work flow practices—better, faster transportation and processing and minimal inventory—many companies turn to the use of... Read more... -
Beyond Commodity
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June 12, 2007
The decision to switch to metal-cored wires involves much more than just a financial investment. Because they comprise only about 4 percent of the overall cost of a welding operation, filler metals often are perceived as a simple commodity.... Read more... -
Understanding metal-cored wire
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May 8, 2007
If you're like most welders, you probably have heard of metal-cored wire and how it may offer quality improvements and time savings. But, like many, you might not know enough about metal-cored wire to understand whether it is the right fit... Read more... -
Cracking the case
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July 11, 2006
It's important to consider ways to make any welding process more efficient and effective. Welding abrasion-resistant plate, commonly known as AR plate, is no exception. Taking certain precautions and choosing the most appropriate filler... Read more... -
Hitting pay dirt -- in pipe
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May 9, 2006
72-in.-dia., 1-in.-wall pipe is being welded using preheating coils on each side of the weld. A torch bracket reaches over the coils. Oil refineries aren't the only ones hitting pay dirt in Canada. Northern Alberta is the land of... Read more...
