Content tagged with "electrode"
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September 15, 2009
SMAW: A welder's guide
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common form of arc welding. However, creating a good weld is not always easy, especially for a beginner. Unlike gas metal arc welding (GMAW), in which you basically point and shoot, SMAW requires a higher skill level and a mastery of certain... Read more...
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September 1, 2009
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September 16, 2008
Cleaner consumables, cleaner cuts, better production
This article is adapted from Jim Colt, "Plasma Cutting Consumables Inspection," presented at the FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, Nov. 11-14, 2007, Chicago, ©2007 by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl., Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and the American... Read more...
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August 28, 2003
Inverter versus transformer power supplies for aluminum GTAW
I'm looking for a new GTAW power supply for AC aluminum welding. I had intended to buy a conventional transformer unit, but several people have told me to buy an inverter-based power supply. Which one is better for my application? Inverter-based power supplies do have some advantages over... Read more...
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June 27, 2002
Electrode wear in air, oxygen plasma
Electrodes for high-powered plasma cutting systems are highly engineered, consumable parts, similar in design, material, and function to an automotive spark plug. Like spark plugs, electrodes emit high-voltage electricity in a high-temperature environment. The materials in electrodes must... Read more...
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