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June 17, 2008
The dirt on laser lenses
Photo courtesy of NTC America, Novi, Mich./PRC Laser, Landing, N.J.
Who would think that a $400 laser lens could mean a great difference in the performance of a $1 million laser cutting machine? Unfortunately, not enough fabricators do. People who supply laser lenses to these metal... Read more...
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May 13, 2008
Plasma delivers precision for top seat manufacturer
Kyle Ashleman programs ButlerBuilt's plasma table to cut aluminum parts. Brian Butler has a deep-seated desire to excel in his business. Butler, a former race car fabricator for Darrell Waltrip and other race teams, got his start in 1980 when a new stock car driver came to him for a... Read more...
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September 11, 2007
Choosing shielding gases for arc welding
Bead and penetration profile, alloying content, and surface appearance can be improved with the right gas mix.
Welding operators often overlook shielding gases and their individual contributions to the welding process. Shielding gases can influence metal transfer mode, alloy content,... Read more...
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April 10, 2007
Welding austenitic stainless steel
Because of its inherent corrosion resistance, austenitic stainless steel has become a cost-effective, staple material for long-term applications in many industries, such as petrochemical, food processing, and transportation. Also known as 300 series, austenitic stainless steel poses distinct... Read more...
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November 7, 2006
Achieve peak waterjet performance by optimizing components
Successful fabrication shops understand how to maximize the productivity of their waterjet machines. Peak performance of the waterjet system and its components improves cutting rates and, therefore, generates higher profitability. A waterjet system comprises an ultrahigh-pressure pump, CNC... Read more...
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January 10, 2006
Elements of success:
You may know that air and water are two of the four astrological elements, but you may not know just how much they can affect your welding performance.
Torches, cables, and cooling are three integral components in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding... Read more...
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September 13, 2005
Resolving the challenges of welding coated steels
The increased use of coated (particularly galvanized) steels has resulted in an intensified search for solutions to the problems posed by joining these materials. High levels of spatter and welding fume, weld porosity, and poor bead shape are common. These problems lead to increased postweld... Read more...
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