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Articles tagged with "joint"

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	Is Your Welding Lean? By: Dick Holdren, Contributing Writer Want know how lean manufacturing principles relate to your welding operation? You have to look further than just what is happening in the welding cell. Publish date: March 26, 2002 Tech cell: For Engineers
	The growing use of orbital tube welding: Quality, repeatability, and documentation drive the technology By: William J. Wuertz, Contributing Writer Although orbital tube welding has been used in aerospace, semiconductor, and other high-purity applications for a long time, general industrial markets just now are beginning to view it as a viable and economical option for joining stainless steel tubing. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Notching tube and pipe: Examining three common methods By: Chris Rusch and Ed Holmes, Contributing Writers Tube and pipe can be notched with a variety of tools and machines, from saws to plasma cutters. For the hobbyist, the job shop, and the manufacturer, the most common machine tools used for making weld joints are the hole saw, the abrasive-belt notcher, and the end mill notcher. Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Low-tech system mechanizes pipe welding: Backing device allows GMAW on open root By: Helmut Hahn, Contributing Writer Welding technology has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Although skilled welders always will be needed in manufacturing, mechanical welding devices can provide improvements over manual welding in terms of repeatability and throughput. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	The fundamentals of gas tungsten arc welding: Preparation, consumables, and equipment necessary for the process By: Larry D. Smith, Contributing Writer Learning the fundamentals of the GTAW process will increase the welder's ability to produce quality weldments. Knowing the correct consumables, equipment, and preweld preparation necessary will help the welder troubleshoot welding problems. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Welding Miniature Devices: Decisions to make when choosing a joining process By: Michael Francoeur, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 13, 2004 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Understanding weld discontinuities By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer Publish date: June 12, 2003 Tech cell: Welding Inspection
	Repair Brazing: Fixing Faulty Jobs and worn-out components By: W. Daniel Kay, Contributing Writer Brazing has myriad uses for shop repairs. Knowing what seperates a proper brazing job from a poop one can save you alot of headaches and produce some slick results in the process. Publish date: July 26, 2002 Tech cell: Repair and Field Welding