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Hard-hat head assembly added to respirators
Product
May 16, 2013
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added a hard hat option to its current powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) line. The hard hat is paired with Titanium Series™ auto-darkening welding helmets, which feature InfoTrack™ digital lens... Read more... -
Narrow induction heating blankets fit in small spaces
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March 5, 2013
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced new, narrow, air-cooled induction heating blankets for weld preheating in pipeline applications with the ProHeat™ 35 induction heating system. The blankets, 4.25 in. wide by 160 or 185 in. long, are... Read more... -
Only the clean survive
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March 1, 2013
Figure 1 Although the spot price for titanium has been known to exceed $12 per pound ($24,000 per ton), titanium components and assemblies often last longer and thereby have lower life-cycle costs than those made from other materials.... Read more... -
A road map for managing welding fume
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February 15, 2013
Figure 1 Implementing-source capture systems that immediately remove fume, as shown here, may eliminate the need for equpment such as personal respirators. Each welding operation has a different reason for weld fume management.... Read more... -
Invert the GTAW equation
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February 5, 2013
Modern GTAW inverter-based power sources are considerably smaller and lighter than their transformer-based counterparts, making them easier to fit in confined spaces. Classic transformer-style gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) power... Read more... -
Growing in the face of uncertainty
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February 1, 2013
Figure 1 The management team that has helped to put A&E Custom Manufacturing on a consistent growth path includes (from left to right, starting in the front) Steve Hasty, owner; John Jaixen, general manager; Vicki Hasty, owner; Clark... Read more... -
Wire feeder’s new features improve wire feed speed control
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January 28, 2013
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new SuitCase® X-TREME™ 12VS voltage-sensing wire feeder for welding in heavy-duty field applications such as construction, structural steel erection, heavy equipment repair, and mobile... Read more... -
Plasma cutters feature ergonomically designed torch
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January 23, 2013
Spectrum® X-TREME™ plasma cutters with XT torch from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. have been re-engineered to deliver more power. The torch features an ergonomic design with a thumb guide, finger grip contours, and no-slip grip. The... Read more... -
GMAW machine dedicated to aluminum welding applications
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December 5, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Millermatic® 350P aluminum GMAW machine, a dedicated aluminum welding power source with a new true-torque, push-pull motor design; electronic wire spool brake; trigger schedule select; and... Read more... -
Welding machine can combine independent welding outputs for 800 amps
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November 28, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Big Blue® 700 Duo Pro, a diesel engine-driven welding machine and AC generator that offers independent multiarc welding in transmission pipeline, process pipe, construction, and MRO welding... Read more... -
Cutting the GTAW remote control cord
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October 23, 2012
Figure 1 Testing of wireless GTAW foot pedals revealed that even welders who worked exclusively in a small area liked the idea of having no cord on the floor. A cord often was hard to pull along as the welder changed positions. The... Read more... -
Welding gun made for aluminum, pulsed GMAW
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September 25, 2012
Miller has introduced the new XR™-Pistol-Pro gun built for aluminum GMAW and pulsed GMAW in heavy industrial applications such as truck and trailer manufacturing, shipbuilding, emergency and recreational vehicle manufacturing, and general... Read more... -
Speakers from Miller, Maxal, ITW to participate in AWS conference
News
September 4, 2012
Aluminum welding specialists from Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis.; Maxal, Traverse City, Mich.; and ITW Welding, Glenview, Ill., will be presenting at the 15th annual AWS Aluminum Welding Conference, held Sept. 18-19, 2012, in Seattle.... Read more... -
Reusable respirator features low profile
Product
August 15, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new LPR-100 half-mask respirator with a patented low-profile design to fit under most welding helmets. Part of the Arc Armor™ line of welding protective products, the respirator features a... Read more... -
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. announces winners of Welding Hero contest
News
August 14, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced the results of live online voting at millerwelds.com for the "Nominate a Hero" promotion. After more than 11,000 online votes were cast, three welders have been voted the winners of the everyday welding... 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... -
Online voting under way for Miller Electric welding hero competitors
News
July 19, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has announced that live, online voting for the Nominate a Hero promotion is under way at millerwelds.com/hero . The contest has garnered hundreds of nominees over the past year, which the company has... Read more... -
Miller picks Pickwick as Arc Armor welder protection makeover winner
News
July 19, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has announced that Pickwick Mfg. Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the winner of the FABTECH® Arc Armor® welding protection makeover. Pickwick received $15,000 worth of equipment, including CoolBand™... Read more... -
Updates released to welding headgear, digital controls
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July 17, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced new digital controls and new headgear for its Arc Armor® Digital Elite™, Digital Performance™, and Digital Pro-Hobby™ series auto-darkening welding helmets. The company also has introduced... Read more... -
Miller owner's manuals accessible via smartphone
News
June 27, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has launched a mobile-friendly website to search for and view Miller® owner's manuals directly from the web browser on a mobile device. Visitors can search for manuals with a serial number or by model... Read more... -
Welding helmets include arc-on time tracking
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May 21, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced its newly redesigned Arc Armor® Titanium Series™ welding helmets for heavy-use and high-amperage applications. They feature InfoTrack™ technology, which allows the operator to track arc-on time... Read more... -
Portable welding system offers GMAW, SMAW, GTAW in one package
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May 16, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Multimatic™ 200, an all-in-one, compact, portable, multiprocess welding power source that performs GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW. The new Auto-Set™ Elite feature allows operators to set weld... Read more... -
Miller, Hobart Bros. named official welding equipment providers for Lambeau Field expansion
News
May 8, 2012
The Green Bay Packers have named Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., and Hobart Brothers Co., Troy, Ohio, as the official welding equipment providers for the Lambeau Field expansion. The two companies have partnered with Neenah,... Read more... -
Miller to take weld expo tour to four cities
News
May 1, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., and the ITW Welding companies of North America, including Hobart Brothers, Bernard, Tregaskiss, Weldcraft, and Smith Equipment, will be taking the "Under the Hood 2012: Learn | Weld | Connect" welding... Read more... -
Re-engineered welding machines use less fuel
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March 21, 2012
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has re-engineered its Bobcat™ line of engine-driven welding machines. The new design reduces sound by as much as 33 percent, the company reports. The machine is up to 5 in. shorter and 55 lbs. lighter, depending on... Read more... -
When hot, welding becomes not so hot
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February 28, 2012
Figure 1 Welding transmission poles and structures is a challenging job even in the most comfortable of environments. Combine the activity with very hot conditions, and the task becomes that much more difficult. Valmont Industries,... Read more... -
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... -
Aluminum welding machine incorporates pulsed GMAW capabilities
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December 6, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s new AlumaPower™ 450 MPa is a dedicated aluminum welding machine with built-in synergic pulsed GMAW capabilities designed to help increase power while maintaining ease of use. The machine, rated at 450 amps at... Read more... -
Miller Electric names senior VP at ITW Welding North America
News
November 10, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has announced the promotion of Scott Jenkins, former general manager of the Miller Portable Power division, to the position of senior vice president of sales and marketing for ITW Welding North... Read more... -
Miller launches Nominate a Hero promotion
News
August 23, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has introduced its Nominate a Hero promotion, in which customers can submit information on a co-worker or friend for a chance to win prizes from Miller. The promotion recognizes individuals who make... Read more... -
Dual-operator welding generator features two CST 280 SMAW/GRAW inverters
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July 25, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Big Blue® 450 Duo CST, a dual-operator diesel engine-driven welding generator that features two CST 280 SMAW/GTAW inverters and 12,000 W of continuous three-phase power in a single unit.... Read more... -
Multiprocess welding machine offers pulsed GMAW capabilities
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July 11, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the XMT® 450 MPa multiprocess welding machine, rated at 450 amps at 100 percent duty cycle. The inverter-based power source offers pulsed GMAW capabilities with up to 0.052- and 0.0625-in. wires... Read more... -
Autodarkening welding helmet features self-contained personal respirator
Product
May 16, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added the heavy-duty Titanium 9400i autodarkening welding helmet to its Arc Armor® powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) line. The PAPR units are self-contained personal respirators designed to protect the... Read more... -
Industrial welding gloves available in multiple types, grades of leather for different applications
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April 4, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added a new line of industrial gloves to its Arc Armor™ welding protection products. The gloves are designed to endure long-term, repetitive abuse while providing comfort and dexterity, the company reports.... Read more... -
Online welding system design tool introduced
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January 31, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced Equip to Weld™, an online tool designed to help users build a complete, customized, industrial GMAW/multiprocess/SMAW system from the ground up. At www.millerwelds.com/equiptoweld, users are led... Read more... -
More arc-on, less arc-off
Article
January 27, 2011
Figure 1 The welding booths at Impulse Mfg. Co. are designed for optimal efficiency, with parts staged in stackable, space-saving metal carts. Photo courtesy of Impulse Mfg. Co. Several years ago managers at Impulse Mfg. Co.... Read more... -
Welding helmet cooling accessories designed to reduce heat stress
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January 10, 2011
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has extended its Arc Armor™ line of welding protection products with the release of two new welding helmet cooling accessories designed to reduce heat stress. The CoolBand™ is an integrated headgear cooling... Read more... -
GMAW system power source includes fully integrated data-monitoring capability
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November 29, 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Axcess® E with Insight™, a GMAW system that includes fully integrated data-monitoring capability within the power source. The Insight weld process management system is embedded into the... Read more... -
Miller Electric expands welding automation offering
News
November 8, 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has entered into a strategic partnership with Panasonic Welding Systems Co. Ltd., a division of Panasonic Corp., to make Miller Welding Automation, a new business unit, the distribution route for... Read more... -
GMAW/FCAW control system allows point-of-use voltage control more than 100 ft. from power source
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October 25, 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the XMT® Weld Cable Control (WCC) system, which comprises an XMT 350 or XMT 456 multiprocess welding inverter, a voltage-sensing SuitCase® X-TREME™ WCC wire feeder, and a WCC. The GMAW/FCAW... Read more... -
Specialty fabricator goes wireless with GTAW foot pedals
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October 4, 2010
Welders often are restricted by the length and cumbersome nature of cords, wires, and lead required to lay a weld. These elements restrict movement around weld cells, clutter the floor, and create impediments to safety and productivity.... Read more... -
Pipeline welding machine designed for transmission pipeline, structural steel, construction, fabrication, and MRO applications
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September 21, 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Big Blue® 350 PipePro diesel engine-driven welding machine and AC generator. The machine is designed for transmission pipeline welding, as well as structural steel, construction, fabrication, and... Read more... -
Building a stronger welding program
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June 7, 2010
Old cylinder tops, valves, and scrap metal donated from local industry contribute to the Welding Rodeo's success. Bellingham Technical College (BTC) held its 9th annual Welding Rodeo May 21 - 22, 2010, on its campus in Bellingham,... Read more... -
Robotic advancements in welding tube, pipe
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June 4, 2010
Figure 1 Unlike sheet metal and plate, most of which are flat and require straight 2-D welds, tube and pipe have an endless variety of shapes, diameters, and joint configurations. Each application has a unique welding path and therefore... Read more... -
Wire welding in the structural steel world
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June 1, 2010
For many years structural steel fabrication has been dominated by shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Technology advancements to flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) have helped fabricators like Hot AZ Hell Welding and Fabrication, Chino Valley,... Read more... -
Don't let your equipment leave you fuming
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April 27, 2010
New hexavalent chromium exposure limit regulations, set to take effect this year, aren’t the only reason your company might want to consider investing in a welding fume extractor. Welding fume extractors can help you attract highly... Read more... -
Pulsed GTAW for stainless steel
Article
April 1, 2010
Figure 1 Proper fit-up and good control of the welding parameters go hand-in-hand in producing successful fusion with minimal distortion. A poor fit-up requires more weld metal to fill the gaps. More metal means more heat, which leads to... Read more... -
La GTAW o la GMAW robótica: ya no es una opción bien definida
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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... -
No purge, no problem
Article
January 6, 2010
Figure 1 The Gateway Energy and Coke Co. in Granite City, Ill., is a dual-use facility. It uses coal to produce coke for use in manufacturing steel, and the exhaust from this process produces steam to generate electric power. The main steam... Read more... -
Induction system speeds pipe welding projects
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December 1, 2009
When it comes to pre- and postweld heat treatment, many fabricators see it as a choice between resistance heating with ceramic heating elements or flame heating with weed burners. However, they have another option: noncontact heating with an... Read more... -
One size does not fit all
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November 24, 2009
Figure 1 Push-button process selection potentially saves pipe fabrication shops $13,000 per year by reducing changeover time. Unless you're that exceptional standard-sized person, chances are that one-size-fits-all clothing... Read more... -
One size does not fit all
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November 24, 2009
Figure 1 Push-button process selection potentially saves pipe fabrication shops $13,000 per year by reducing changeover time. Unless you're that exceptional standard-sized person, chances are that one-size-fits-all clothing... Read more... -
Cutting cable clutter
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September 29, 2009
Ivan Newcomb, a journeyman pipe welder with UA Local 598, performs GTAW with an inverter at a work site about 10 feet below ground. "We just brought the inverter down and started welding right away. There was no pulling lead or need to change... Read more... -
Robotic GTAW or GMAW: No longer a clear-cut choice
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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:... Read more... -
Stick welding: Tips for top performance
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August 1, 2009
For those who are new to it or perhaps who don't weld every day, stick welding—also known as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)—is one of the more difficult processes to learn. Experienced welders who can pick up a stinger, pop an... 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... -
The GTAW top 10
Article
July 1, 2009
Figure 1 This GTAW is the result of poor gas coverage, which can be caused by a number of factors. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) often is specified to meet strict aesthetic, structural, or code/standard requirements. The process... Read more... -
Field welding repair
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June 9, 2009
Engine-driven welding generators feature 5,500 to 20,000 watts of generator power, depending on the model, for running grinders (pictured), drills, and other tools needed for field repair. Broken equipment—whether it's a large... Read more... -
Riding the right wave in aluminum welding
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May 19, 2009
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, often is thought of as the most difficult welding process to master. Fortunately for welders, several technological advances have occurred, forcing many to rethink their... Read more... -
Air compressor/generator/welding machine welds at up to 350 amps
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May 12, 2009
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Trailblazer® 302 Air Pak™ gasoline engine-driven welding machine, generator, and air compressor. It is designed to serve as a self-contained power source that welds at up to 350 amps and... Read more... -
GMAW machine automatically selects wire feed speed, voltage
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April 14, 2009
By integrating the exclusive Auto-Set™ feature into a GMAW machine, Miller Electric has created the Millermatic® 212 Auto-Set™. Auto-Set automatically selects wire feed speed and voltage after the operator inputs wire diameter and... Read more... -
Piping in productivity on heavy-gauge stainless steel
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April 1, 2009
Stainless Piping Systems Inc., Toronto, is no stranger to demanding applications. The company specializes in engineering, fabricating, and installing complete piping systems for industries such as industrial process, pharmaceutical, water... Read more... -
The pressure's on!
Article
April 1, 2009
The fictional Captain Nemo piloted his submarine Nautilus 20,000 leagues under the sea. But Nereus, a hybrid remotely operated vehicle (HROV), enables real scientists to explore the deepest areas of the ocean. For example, the Challenger Deep... Read more... -
Welding generator produces 6,500 W peak power
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March 10, 2009
The new Wildcat® 200 welding generator from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is a compact unit that produces 6,500 W of peak generator power and 200-amp DC SMAW and GTAW output. It features a fully enclosed case that protects the engine and internal... Read more... -
Symposium raises welding awareness among high school educators
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January 13, 2009
More than 100 Wisconsin high school counselors, educators, and administrators attended a recent symposium on welding careers sponsored by Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Airgas, Miron Construction, and AZCO Inc. Designed to inform attendees about the... Read more... -
GTAW/SMAW power sources enhanced to eliminate guesswork
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December 16, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced that the Dynasty® 200 AC/DC GTAW/SMAW and Maxstar® 200 DC GTAW/SMAW power sources now feature Blue Lightning™ technology to help provide consistent high-frequency arc starting from 200-amp to... Read more... -
Pulse welding eases exotic-metal fabrication
Article
December 14, 2008
Fundamentally, steelmaking electric arc furnaces transfer energy—lots of it. Used at mini-mills throughout the world, the furnaces' graphite electrodes melt metal scrap and burn out chemical impurities. And water-cooled pipes are central... Read more... -
Cut it out
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December 14, 2008
Perhaps the easiest way to perform artistic plasma cutting, or to cut identical pieces, is to use a CNC plasma cutting table and a computerized art file. While tables can be purchased for about $20,000, if you don't have one, all is not... Read more... -
GMAW inverter has built-in programs
Product
November 11, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s Invision 350 MPa GMAW/pulsed-GMAW inverter features built-in programs. The inverter is designed to solve distortion, burn-through, and spatter issues associated with welding light-gauge material. When combined with the... Read more... -
Eagles, dragons: Stainless steel takes on many forms
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October 14, 2008
A few years ago Kevin Stone, a senior fabricator, decided to combine his years of welding experience with his innate artistic ability and began creating stainless steel sculptures on a large scale. While people make the pilgrimage to... Read more... -
Arc welding technology to be showcased at FABTECH
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September 16, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers a variety of equipment for arc welding that will be on display at the 2008 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show. The PipePro system, suitable for field and shop fabrication, features the company's RMD... Read more... -
Power sources, components optimized for sub-arc process
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September 16, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced two Sub Arc DC Series power sources; the heavy-duty, four-wheel-drive Sub Arc Tractor; and complete sub-arc system components. The Sub Arc DC 650 (650 amps at 100 percent duty cycle) and Sub Arc DC 1000... Read more... -
Pipe welding video available for download
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August 12, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers videos on pipe welding techniques, available for free download at the company's Web site. The videos explain techniques and technology that can help increase pipe welding productivity. Online video topics include... Read more... -
Submerged arc welding : then and now
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July 29, 2008
Submerged arc welding (SAW) is so named because the weld and arc zone are submerged beneath a blanket of flux. The flux material becomes conductive when it is molten, creating a path for the current to pass between the electrode and the... Read more... -
20,000 welds under the sea
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July 29, 2008
Globe-trotting to places like Rio and Curaçao sounds like an adventure out of a spy movie. It's actually just another day at work for the underwater welding pros at Miami Diver Inc., Miami. Miami Diver and its partners in the SubSea... Read more... -
Wire welder/generator available in single unit
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May 13, 2008
The Renegade 180 is the first all-in-one wire welder that is operable using its built-in generator or 230-V, single-phase wall power, says manufacturer Miller Electric Mfg. Co. It eliminates the need to own both a welding generator for field... Read more... -
Welding machines/generators feature increased output
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March 11, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has increased the output of its Bobcat 250 and Trailblazer 302, Kohler gas-powered and Kubota diesel-powered welding machines/generators, to an Accu-rated 11,000 W of usable peak power. The machines can sustain the peak... Read more... -
Innovative workholding streamlines welding at Vermeer
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February 12, 2008
Lean manufacturing drove Vermeer to organize weld cells for maximum productivity. Whenever possible, the company places fixtures in the weld cell, within the operator's reach. A decade ago welders at heavy-equipment manufacturer Vermeer... Read more... -
GMAW 101: Setting the correct parameters
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February 12, 2008
Good gas metal arc weld. Photo courtesy of Miller Electric Unless you weld for a living, it can be difficult to know if your gas metal arc welding machine is set up for optimal performance. Do you find yourself asking questions such as: Am... Read more... -
GMAW/pulsed GMAW inverter designed to improve light-gauge material welding
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January 15, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Invision 350 MPa GMAW/pulsed GMAW inverter. It is designed to help solve distortion, burn-through, and spatter issues commonly associated with welding light-gauge material. The inverter works in... Read more... -
GMAW machine welds 24-ga. to 5/16-in. mild steel in single pass
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January 15, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Millermatic® 180 with Auto-Set. It runs off 230 V, giving the user the capability to weld from 24-ga. to 5/16-in. mild steel in a single pass. Auto-Set is designed to work on mild steel using C25... Read more... -
New Miller Web page connects visitors to welding resources
News
January 15, 2008
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s new Industries and Interests Web page, located at www.millerwelds.com/interests, organizes the information available on the Appleton, Wis., company's Web site into nine categories: Manufacturing, Fabrication,... Read more... -
Welding helmets in view
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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... -
These aren't your grandparents' wheelchairs
Article
December 11, 2007
Although it's called "wheelchair rugby" or "quad rugby"—it's played by quadriplegic athletes in wheelchairs—neither term really captures the sport's speed or intensity as does its original name: murderball. Nor do the athletes fit... Read more... -
Spool gun allows aluminum welding with GMAW machines
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November 6, 2007
The Spoolmate 100 series spool gun from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. allows aluminum welding with Millermatic® 140, Millermatic® 140 with Auto-Set™, and Millermatic® 180 GMAW machines. The gun, which plugs directly into these... Read more... -
Pulsed GMAW system designed for aluminum welding
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November 6, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s aluminum welding system features an enhanced Millermatic®l 350P all-in-one GMAW pulse machine combined with the company's XR™-Aluma-Pro™ push-pull gun. The system includes the welding machine; a 25-ft.,... Read more... -
Miller announces Ultimate Weldshop Giveaway
News
November 6, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., announced that it is giving away an Ultimate Weldshop valued at more than $17,000. The Ultimate Weldshop Giveaway includes a welder/generator; welding and plasma cutting power sources; an autodarkening... Read more... -
Mejorando la Calidad del Corte Manual por Plasma
Spanish
October 9, 2007
Figura 1 Un secador y un filtro de aire ayudan a mantener la calidad del aire requerida para cortes óptimos. El corte por plasma es fácil de aprender, y los cortadores son simples de usar. De hecho, es tan fácil que muchos... Read more... -
Push-pull aluminum welding gun has enhanced feeding performance
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October 9, 2007
The XR-Aluma-Pro™ 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.... Read more... -
Hand-held air plasma cutting system designed for heavy fabrication
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September 11, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Spectrum® 1251 air cutting and gouging system, designed for hand-held and automated cutting in heavy fabrication, manufacturing, demolition, and maintenance applications. The cutting system,... Read more... -
Autodarkening welding helmets have three arc sensors
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July 24, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced two designs to its Performance Series™ line of autodarkening welding helmets. The Motorsports™ helmet features a competition yellow background with red and green tearaways and checkered-flag... Read more... -
Fabricator finds new opportunities in energy sector
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July 10, 2007
Welding chrome-moly steel has strict requirements concerning the welding process, preheat temperatures, and postheat temperatures. The specifications provided by the engineers for the New Hope Power Partnership project required GTAW on the... Read more... -
Welding generator has optional stainless steel case
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June 12, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. now offers an optional stainless steel case for its PRO 300 multiprocess welding generator. The case is designed to protect the generator's motor from adverse weather conditions and corrosive environments. According to... Read more... -
Blasting the bottleneck blues
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May 8, 2007
For Farmer & Irwin Corp., a mechanical contractor based in Riviera Beach, Fla., increasing the productivity of its HVAC pipe fabrication shop was more than just a good idea, it was a necessity. Founded by R.E. "Bob" Farmer and R.R. "Dick"... Read more... -
Auto-darkening welding helmets introduced
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April 10, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced two auto-darkening welding helmet lines—the Pro-Hobby™ Series and Performance Series™. The Performance Series replaces the previous Xli and Xlix helmet lines. The Pro-Hobby Series is an... Read more... -
GTAW TIG/Stick inverter power source features high-speed pulsing
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April 10, 2007
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced its Maxstar 350 DC GTAW/Stick inverter. Compared to the previous model, the welding machine offers high-speed pulsing capabilities (now up to 5,000 pulses per second (PPS), a ten-fold improvement), 50 amps... Read more... -
Improving manual plasma cutting quality
Article
March 13, 2007
If you're maintaining the proper travel speed, the sparks will exit the workpiece at a 15- to 20-degree angle. Plasma cutting is easy to learn, and cutters are simple to use. In fact, it's so easy that many users go right to work as... Read more... -
GMAW machine enhanced
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March 13, 2007
The new Millermatic® 180 all-in-one GMAW machine features Smooth-Start™ technology to initiate the arc in a more controlled manner, providing smooth, spatter-free starts for improved quality and reduced rework. The Millermatic 180... Read more... -
From Pens to Plasma Cutters
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January 9, 2007
Miller Electric brought in a semitruck load of welding equipment for fabricators to try out. The Miller staff verified that their insurance premium was up-to-date, crossed their fingers, and allowed me to try manual plasma cutting and GTAW.... Read more... -
High Roller meets fast cutter
Article
December 12, 2006
About 900 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, Brian Day uses a plasma cutter to cut apart the Stratosphere's High Roller roller coaster. About 900 feet above the Strip, Brian Day pauses for a moment and looks down on the early morning Las... Read more... -
Structurally, it's a job shop
Article
December 12, 2006
Structural steel from Suburban Steel Co. is used to frame a Huntington Bank branch in Grove City, Ohio. Structural steel shops can be as inflexible as the giant beams they supply to commercial and residential contractors. Jobs are booked by... Read more... -
Welding helmet features Mexican flag design
Product
November 7, 2006
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. now offers an autodarkening helmet that features a Mexican flag design with auto-on and grind mode lens technology. The bright-green metallic helmet features red and white accents forming an ornamental design the scrolls... Read more... -
Aluminum pipe pioneer streamlines tube mill welding
Article
October 10, 2006
Hastings Irrigation Pipe Co., Hastings, Neb., blazed a trail in the late 1940s by manufacturing irrigation pipe out of a material that was not used commonly at that time: aluminum. Five decades later Hastings and that unusual material are... Read more... -
Single-phase CV-, CC-mode welding power source available
Product
September 12, 2006
The Shopmate™ 300 DX welding power source from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. operates on single-phase power in CV mode (GMAW and FCAW) and CC mode (DC GTAW and SMAW). The power source provides 5 to 400 amps (250 amps at 60 percent duty cycle).... Read more... -
The need to feed aluminum
Article
March 7, 2006
Aluminum, especially thin-gauge, presents unique welding obstacles. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in particular presents challenges in wire feeding and selecting the right type of filler metal and equipment. However, several options can aid... Read more... -
GMAW systems incorporate new guns, consumables
Product
March 7, 2006
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has integrated Bernard Q®-Guns with Centerfire™ consumables on most of its industrial wire feeder products and bundled GMAW systems. Miller's 22-A , 24-A, R-115, and 75 series wire feeders now incorporate the... Read more... -
Wading through the world of welding
Article
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... -
450-amp power source provides CC/CV output
Product
October 11, 2005
The Dimension NT 450 multiprocess welding power source from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. provides a CC/CV welding output for GMAW, SMAW, and Lift-Arc DC GTAW, as well as carbon arc gouging. The unit has a duty cycle of 100 percent at 450 amps/38 V,... Read more... -
The most important welding lesson
Article
July 12, 2005
Whether you're a professional welder with extensive training, a self-taught welding hobbyist, or a welder in-between, you must learn and heed all welding safety precautions. If you don't, you're setting yourself up for a world of hurt, or... Read more... -
Considering change
Article
May 10, 2005
But every family has secrets, and blind trust in an old FCAW procedure can weaken your competitiveness, especially if your company is maintaining the same productivity level from years ago. It's possible to improve... Read more... -
Plasma cutter connects automatically to various power sources
Product
May 10, 2005
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s Spectrum® 1000 air plasma cutting and gouging system features Auto-Line™ technology, which allows automatic connection to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 V, single or three phase, 50 to 60 Hz. The... 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... -
Wire feeder has improved duty cycle
Product
March 8, 2005
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced its SuitCase™ X-TREME™ 12VS voltage-sensing wire feeder. Compared to the previous model, the new model features an improved contactor for higher duty cycle, now 425 amps at 60 percent. The... Read more... -
5,500 generator offers low dB
Product
February 8, 2005
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. offers the Legend® 302 gas engine-driven welding generator, a low-speed generator that produces 5,500 W of peak power and 5,000 W of continuous power at 1,800 RPM. At 1,800 RPM, noise levels are 66 dB with a 3,000-W... Read more... -
Multiprocess power source offers constant voltage, current
Product
January 11, 2005
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s XMT® 350 VS inverter offers both constant voltage and current. The inverter has all of the features of the XMT 350 CC/CV multiprocess inverter, except for its remote control capabilities and auxiliary power option.... Read more... -
GMAW package provides job site portability
Product
December 7, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Millermatic Passport™ GMAW package designed for job site portability. The package includes an inverter-based GMAW power source, wire feeder, self-contained shielding gas system, and gun. The unit... Read more... -
Generators have four preset DIG settings
Product
November 9, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Trailblazer® 302 CC/CV, AC/DC and Trailblazer 275 DC CC/CV engine-driven welding generators that feature four preset DIG settings— soft arc and smooth 7018 performance, medium-soft driving... Read more... -
Fully enclosed generator features larger fuel tank
Product
October 12, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s BobcatT 250 welding generator features a fully enclosed case, XENOY® protective armor on the front panel, an Accu-ratedT 10,000 W of usable peak generator power, and a 12-gal. fuel tank. Under a continuous load of... Read more... -
All-in-one GMAW machines suitable for thin-gauge metals
Product
September 14, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Millermatic® 350 GMAW and 350P pulsed GMAW power sources designed for welding thin-gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and steel. Both units offer 208/230- or 460/575-V single- and three-phase input... Read more... -
GMAW machines designed for thin-gauge metals
Product
August 10, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Millermatic® 350 GMAW and 350P pulsed GMAW power sources designed for welding thin-gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and steel. Both units offer 208/230- or 460/575-V single- and three-phase input... Read more... -
Delta repair welders aim high
Article
July 13, 2004
Pilots refer to flying experience as "seat time." For the 300-plus certified welders in Delta Air Lines' TechOps division, the term has a similar meaning. Certification is just the first step for them. Qualified GTAW welders here log... Read more... -
Autodarkening helmet has 30 percent larger window, improved out-of-position welding
Product
June 8, 2004
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.’s Big Window Elite™ autodarkening helmets feature a 30 percent larger lens window than the company’s standard helmets and four independent arc sensors. The independent sensors improve out-of-position... Read more... -
Selecting the right tungsten
Article
February 26, 2004
But this isn't as true anymore, as the welding industry has shifted toward using inverter-based AC GTAW machines that incorporate square wave technology. Selecting the right tungsten becomes an increasingly critical issue with inverter... Read more... -
Metal Art Takes on the Fireplace
Article
February 26, 2004
Figure 1 After tracing the fireplace screen pattern on 12-gauge mild steel plate, Jim Truett performed his intricate cuts with an air plasma cutter. Truett knows his way around a welding power source and its allied tools, consumables... Read more... -
Washington women weld at the 'Y'
Article
August 28, 2003
It's a drizzly, blustery Pacific Northwest morning in November with the gray light of dawn coming up behind the Cascade Mountain Range. Crew Leader Cheryl Boxx, clad in Carhartts®, squares her hard hat in place and begins checking... Read more... -
Using inverter technology
Article
July 24, 2003
Those familiar with inverters usually know they offer size, weight, and portability advantages. They also can improve reliability by overcoming primary power fluctuations, also known as dirty power. Question: Does the weight of the... Read more... -
Reviving the past
Article
May 15, 2003
When he looked at the outside of his building, Bellingham, Wash., YMCA Director Dave Harding realized he faced a challenge. The original Bellingham, Wash., YMCA building. The YMCA's main downtown facility was located in an early-1900s,... Read more... -
Heating P91 boiler pipe
Article
March 13, 2003
Insulating blankets are an integral part of induction heating equipment. After the pipe is heated to the proper temperature, the induction coil is removed and the pipe is welded. "Our turnaround time averages eight to 12 weeks, and... Read more... -
KNOWLEDGE: The key to welding productivity?
Article
January 16, 2003
In the year 2000 manufacturing, construction, and mining industries had $34.1 billion worth of welding-related expenses. At the same time more than a half million people in the U.S. had welding-related jobs -- and that's not counting... Read more... -
Set loose the juice
Article
September 26, 2002
Whether it means they're easier to use, more portable, or make welds more predictably, power sources are being updated, and electronics are playing a significant role in their modernization. "The current economy is forcing companies to... Read more... -
Cut it out: How fabricators use plasma cutters every day
Article
August 29, 2002
Many fabricators use plasma arc cutting torches every day, either to replace or complement saws, cut-off wheels, snips, and oxyfuel rigs. Fabricators say the use of this equipment has grown because it can be used in a variety of... 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... -
Welding chromium-molybdenum steel pipe for power plants
Article
July 11, 2002
Figure 1 Postweld heat treatment requires controlling temperature in four phases to relieve the stress caused by welding. As a result of nationwide power emergencies and an abundance of natural gas, 300 to 400 new power plants are... Read more... -
Earthquake shakes joint design, building construction
Article
May 16, 2002
Here's a dual challenge for a construction company: Help prevent future earthquake damage by retrofitting existing buildings in Southern California, and use new construction codes that most of the industry never has seen before. Do this type... Read more... -
Beating the welder shortage, recession blues
Article
March 14, 2002
Skilled welders are hard to find. The economy is in recession. Production is down. And in the midst of these concerns, fabricators are concerned with welder safety. These issues are not new to welders and fabricating shops, but some say... Read more...
