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Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum: Clearing up the misconceptions

In any discussion about how to cut metal, plasma cutting is right up there with laser and waterjet. The technology gets a bad rap, though, when the discussion turns to cutting aluminum. There are five preconceptions that many fabricators have about turning to plasma to cut aluminum. But according to three experts, new plasma cutting systems produce good results on aluminum.

Publish date: January 27, 2009

Tech cell: Plasma Cutting


7 effects of shielding gas: Blend composition makes a difference

Depending 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.

Publish date: January 9, 2007

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Welding ASTM A514 or A514M-05 steel?: Before you do, take a close look at filler metals, heat input

As manufacturers strive for lower costs and greater efficiencies, they tend to substitute high-strength materials for standard materials. One such high-strength material is ASTM A514/514M-05. Although it is not difficult to weld, joining it successfully requires paying close attention to the preheat temperature, interpass temperature, and filler metal.

Publish date: June 12, 2007

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Cracking the case: How to choose the right filler metals to weld AR plate

Before welding abrasion-resistant plate, it's important to take certain precautions and choose the most appropriate filler metal for your application and weld metal.

Publish date: July 11, 2006

Tech cell: Consumables


A shielding gas primer for GTAW: Gas selection and optimization

With so many blends of shielding gas available, it can be a difficult task to determine which gas or gas blend best suits a particular GTAW application. To simplify that task, you must first understand the distinct properties that each gas or gas mixture brings to the table and how best to optimize the mixture once it's been determined.

Publish date: January 27, 2009

Tech cell: Consumables