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Articles tagged with "gmaw"
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You can plasma cut it, but can you weld it?: Plasma cutting with the right gas and torch setup makes life easier for the welderTime spent on extensive weld prep easily can eliminate any gains made from faster plasma cutting. Put another way, it doesn't matter how fast a plasma cuts if the resulting cut face can't be welded efficiently.
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Love your gloves: Everything you wanted to know (but never asked) about welding glovesPulling on a pair of welding gloves, for manywelders, is like second nature. What may notbe second nature, however, is choosing theright glove to fit your needs of protection,comfort, and dexterity. Just as weldingprocesses differ, so do the gloves that arebest-suited for those processes.
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Luminous aluminum makes light work: Meeting challenges unique to fabricating tubes into light postsHapco Aluminum Pole Products, Abingdon, Va., fabricates aluminum light posts that must be beautiful while standing up to wind, and the forces of nature.
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How to Improve Your Welds: Helpful hints for GMAWA guide to the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. The benefits of the process include its high deposition rate, efficient use of filler matel, elimination of slag and flux removal, and the reduction of smoke and fumes.
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Efficient use of compressed gases can increase productivity: Part I. Overview of compressed gases used in the metal fabrication industryThe metal fabrication industry has used compressed gases for more than one hundred years. Oxy-fuel cutting and welding have existed since the beginning of the 20th century. The more automatic welding processes, such as gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), began as early as 1920.
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Getting the needed fixtures: Product proliferation at Woods Equipment Co. drives move to modular welding fixturingWoods Equipment Co. builds a variety of attachments and implements for agricultural, landscape, and construction vehicles. In a search to increase the productivity of its welding efforts amidst an ever-growing product line, the company discovered modular welding tables from Bluco Corp.
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Joining GMAW and GTAW: Hybrid welding takes on a whole new meaning with new technology developmentsOne form of hybrid welding combines both GMAW with a GTAW process in a welding torch. An electronic interface unit containing a plasma power supply controls the hybrid process. Research has indicated that such an approach to welding leads to faster welding times, deep penetration, and cleaner welds when compared with conventional GMAW technology.
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7 effects of shielding gas: Blend composition makes a differenceDepending on your application, various components of your shielding gas blend can help or hurt you. Find out what effects shielding gas has on your weld and what you can do to get the best results.
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Blasting the bottleneck blues: Mechanical contractor increases pipe welding productivity 500 percentA mechanical contractor that fabricates carbon steel water pipe addressed its need for welders, as well as a bottleneck situation originating at its welding station, by converting from shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) to gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
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Fabricator finds new opportunities in energy sector: Green applications for advanced pulsed GMAW |
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Great welds need the right gasUsing an inappropriate gas mixture and consumables for a particular GMAW application can cause porosity and excessive spatter, factors that diminish weld quality. Which gases work best with which materials? Why is nozzle selection important? This article addresses these and other questions about GMAW gas and consumables.
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GMAW 101: Setting the correct parametersAre you producing quality weld beads? If not, perhaps your parameters need tweaking. This article presents guidelines that can help you identify which parameters to adjust and how to adjust them. It also offers a good buddy-system tip for achieving correct settings.
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Virtually welding: Training in a virtual environment gives welding students a leg upToday several companies offer technologies that help beginning welders get that hand motion just right. None claims that the technology will replace the real thing, of course, but they do say that training in the virtual world can give students a significant leg up by the time they weld for the first time. It helps teach students what really happens between the welding arc and workpiece, why certain hand motions produce good beads while other motions don't. And it also may help introduce welding to students who wouldn't have given the trade a second thought.
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The facts on welding titanium: American Welding Society D1.9 Structural Welding Code is a new tool for welders' toolboxesA new resource tool takes away the guesswork and the apprehension when welding titanium: The American Welding Society (AWS) D1.9/D1.9M Structural Welding Code—Titanium. Released in July 2007, the code goes beyond the limitations of previous documents by providing the information required to engineer a structural titanium product from start to finish.
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Modified GMAW for root passes: Modified process improves results on stainless, carbon steel pipeMany fabrication shops that do a lot of stainless steel tube and pipe welding are in a bit of trouble these days. The problem isn't a lack of work, of course—it's a matter of trying to handle too much work with too few resources (skilled welders). They can ask their fabricators to work harder or faster, but that goes only so far. Can a new technology help them get more output from their existing employee base?
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Tips for troubleshooting GMAW consumables: Gun and consumable issues have many potential causes but inexpensive, simple curesBeing able to quickly and accurately identify the source of GMAW consumable problems will save you both money and frustration.
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Troubleshooting welding conductivityWhen MIG welding, are you experiencing an erratic, sputtering arc; a gradual need to increase voltage at the power source; discoloration of copper cable strands or the liner; increased contact tip burnbacks; or inconsistent weld appearance? If so, your problem could be poor conductivity caused by electrical resistance.
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The root causes of weld defects: Poor procedures, design lead to welding problems on the floorBad welds can be traced back to poor workmanship, poor design, or a little of both.
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Pulse welding eases exotic-metal fabrication: Furnace fabricator pulse welds copper, aluminum-bronzePulsed gas metal arc welding helps AmeriFab Inc., a maker of steelmaking furnaces and related equipment, streamline its welding operations.
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Straightening out GMAW gun feedability: Causes of poor wire feed and how to avoid themDon't let GMAW wire feed tie you into knots. Familiarize yourself with how to identify wire feedability issues and how to fix them to ensure that you get optimal weld strength and appearance.
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It takes two, baby: Hybrid laser welding processes make strides in manufacturingHybrid laser-arc welding has been around for a while, but only recently has it gained steam, with more industries turning to the technology for a faster way to make components lighter with less heat input and minimal distortion while still maintaining part tolerance.
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Smooth wire feeding, smooth welding: Questioning wire-dispensing practices produces big payoffsA recent study analyzed wire feed practices, tested variables, and took initial steps at developing a scientific knowledge base that ultimately could take the trial and error out of wire feed setup.
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Smooth moves with GMAW: Perfecting welding technique requires a steady hand and a clear viewGetting comfortable and attaining a clear view of the arc can make gas metal arc welding a lot easier.
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Welding with vision: Vision systems errorproof, add flexibility to robotic weldingVision technology adds flexibility and intelligence to the robotic welding cell.
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Movimientos suaves con soldadura por arco metálico con gas: Perfeccionar la técnica de soldadura requiere un pulso firme y una vista clara |
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Preparing for GMAW, back to basics: All about setup: Details matter when preparing to weld |
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Robotic GTAW or GMAW: No longer a clear-cut choice: Gas tungsten arc welding has become easier to automate, while gas metal arc welding robots are starting to produce GTAW-quality resultsArray
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One size does notfit all: Application needs drive welding system developmentFewer skilled welders combined with an ever-increasing range of welding applications have created a demand for more precise, application-specific welding systems. Equipment suppliers now are tailoring systems for different applications, and fabricators are embracing the new technology.
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One size does not fit all: Application needs drive welding system developmentFewer skilled welders combined with an ever-increasing range of welding applications have created a demand for more precise, application-specific welding systems. Equipment suppliers now are tailoring systems for different applications, and fabricators are embracing the new technology.
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Beyond low-carbon steel: A brief, nontechnical discussion of welding metallurgyWhen welders tackle new materials, weldability should always be on their radar. Certain alloys aren't so kind to the welding gun.
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Optimizing flow through robotic welding workcells: A 'Case' Study RevisitedRobotic welding systems can enhance a company's production and bottom line. However, using these systems requires careful thought and planning, building the right infrastructure, and achieving the right balance between robotic and manual operations. This article presents an overview of one company's successful implementation of robotic welding.
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Automation in tube and pipe welding: Robots make sense for many reasonsRobots make a lot of sense for tube and pipe welding. The return on investment for a typical robot system can be seen usually within six to 24 months, depending on the parts, complexity of the system, and learning curve of the manufacturer. Quality improvements are typically seen immediately. In addition, by tracking the process, manufacturers can make changes to improve production time and determine the throughput of the system for accurate part production projections.
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Auto weld that ends well: Manufacturer of Tommy Gate liftgates for trucks finds success with robotic weldingRobotically welding a part made sense for Tommy Gate Co./Woodbine Manufacturing, Woodbine, Iowa, so they then made plenty of cents available to invest in a robotic welding cell from Genesis Systems.
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Automating the Small: Robotic welding cells evolve to handle shorter and shorter runsRobotic welding has entered the job shop market with gusto--and here's why.
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Don't be marginalized: How peripherals can maximize your robotic welding performancePeripheral equipment for robotic welding can help maximize the effectiveness of an automated workcell and protect the investment from costly damages. Understanding peripheral equipment is the first step in getting the most out of a robotic workcell.
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A 'Case' for agility: Case New Holland keeps robotic welding flexibleCase New Holland needed a flexible robotic welding, one that could continually adapt to changing market demands.
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Automatizando lo pequeno: Las celdas de soldadura robótica evolucionan para manejar producciones cada vez más y más pequeñas |
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Keeping sight of the little things: Tips for improving robotic welding with the right wire, gun, and consumablesWant to get more from your robotic GMAW system? Find out how selecting the appropriate wire, consumables, liner, filler metal package, and welding gun can help decrease downtime, increase productivity, and improve quality.
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Choosing the right shielding gas and supply system for GMAWSelecting the right shielding gasses for your welding operation can mean the difference between mediocre production rates and peak efficiency.
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Efficient shielding gas supply methodsThe introduction of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in the 1940s changed the way metals were joined. The automation of these processes meant the gas supply system also had to be automated to achieve optimal productivity.
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Caring for your contact tips: How to maximize contact tip life, process stability for GMAW |
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How to choose the consumables you use: ArrayArray
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The tipping point: How contact tip recess affects GMAW qualityIncorrect contact tip recess can cause excessive spatter, burn-through and warping, insufficient penetration, and porosity. Welders who become familiar with correct tip recess can avoid these problems as well as unnecessary equipment upgrades yet still improve GMAW quality.
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Understanding transfer modes for GMAW: How they affect filler metal selectionThe mode of transfer you choose when using gas metal arc welding depends on your requirements, application, and equipment. This also affects the type of filler metal you use.
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Do your welds pass muster?: Evaluating gas and equipment to deliver quality and performanceFor a job shop or manufacturer, maintaining weld quality begins with consistent shielding gas in the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. Consistently delivering the correct blend ensures proper arc characteristics and weld quality. Mixing technology, supply gas density, and gas usage patterns can affect the on-site gas blending system's ability to deliver a consistent blend.
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How to choose the consumables you use - Part I: Consumables for GMAWEditor's Note: This article, which covers consumables for gas metal arc welding, is the first installment of a two-part article. Part IIwill discuss gas tungsten arc welding consumables.
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A GMAW consumables check list: Following these 7 tips can extend the life of your MIG front-end consumablesThis article looks at contact tips used in GMAW and discusses a few tips to help industry professionals and welding enthusiasts get their money is worth from MIG contact tips while still guaranteeing high quality workmanship.
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Incorporating beveling economically: Evaluating joint design, welding processes for edge preparationWhile beveling is known as a common procedure used to shape the edges of thick plates or pipes for welding, not everybody knows how to make the process cost-efficient in the overall welding operation.
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A new way to weld sheet metal: Remote laser welding replaces spot welding in microwave oven fabricationNu-Way Industries Inc., Des Plaines, Ill., learned that remote laser welding demonstrates impressive advantages over traditional resistance and arc welding for its applications.
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