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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 welder

Time 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.

Publish date: March 10, 2009

Tech cell: Plasma Cutting


MIG welding—The basics and then some

Whether it's used in the shop, field, or the garage hobby shop, MIG is a great process.

Publish date: July 13, 2004

Tech cell: Arc Welding


More about MIG welding

Publish date: January 11, 2005

Tech cell: Arc Welding


MIG welding tips and resources

Publish date: April 11, 2005

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Tips for troubleshooting GMAW consumables: Gun and consumable issues have many potential causes but inexpensive, simple cures

Being able to quickly and accurately identify the source of GMAW consumable problems will save you both money and frustration.

Publish date: June 17, 2008

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Welder training essentials: Positioning it right: Clearly identifying welding positions is vital

Communicating the right welding position is vital for any welding application. Otherwise, a welder might find himself welding in positions for which he is not qualified--and that's not a good thing.

Publish date: August 26, 2008

Tech cell: Arc Welding


The root causes of weld defects: Poor procedures, design lead to welding problems on the floor

Bad welds can be traced back to poor workmanship, poor design, or a little of both.

Publish date: October 28, 2008

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Pulse welding eases exotic-metal fabrication: Furnace fabricator pulse welds copper, aluminum-bronze

Pulsed gas metal arc welding helps AmeriFab Inc., a maker of steelmaking furnaces and related equipment, streamline its welding operations.

Publish date: December 14, 2008

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Smooth wire feeding, smooth welding: Questioning wire-dispensing practices produces big payoffs

A 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.

Publish date: March 24, 2009

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Smooth moves with GMAW: Perfecting welding technique requires a steady hand and a clear view

Getting comfortable and attaining a clear view of the arc can make gas metal arc welding a lot easier.

Publish date: March 24, 2009

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Movimientos suaves con soldadura por arco metálico con gas: Perfeccionar la técnica de soldadura requiere un pulso firme y una vista clara

Publish date: August 17, 2009

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Preparing for GMAW, back to basics: All about setup: Details matter when preparing to weld

Publish date: September 1, 2009

Tech cell: Arc Welding


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 results

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Publish date: September 6, 2009

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Beyond low-carbon steel: A brief, nontechnical discussion of welding metallurgy

When welders tackle new materials, weldability should always be on their radar. Certain alloys aren't so kind to the welding gun.

Publish date: March 1, 2010

Tech cell: Arc Welding


Welding her way outside the box: Suburban Chicago artist tackles a new challenge--teaching

Suburban Chicago artist Pamela Olin first picked up a welding torch five months after giving birth to her second child. Sixteen years later Olin still has a welding gun in hand, but now she wants to educate other women on thinking outside the box and considering welding as a hobby or as a career option.

Publish date: September 25, 2009

Tech cell: Art and Sculpture


Optimizing flow through robotic welding workcells: A 'Case' Study Revisited

Robotic 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.

Publish date: May 9, 2006

Tech cell: Automation and Robotics


Automating the Small: Robotic welding cells evolve to handle shorter and shorter runs

Robotic welding has entered the job shop market with gusto--and here's why.

Publish date: September 16, 2008

Tech cell: Automation and Robotics


A 'Case' for agility: Case New Holland keeps robotic welding flexible

Case New Holland needed a flexible robotic welding, one that could continually adapt to changing market demands.

Publish date: September 26, 2008

Tech cell: Automation and Robotics


Automatizando lo pequeno: Las celdas de soldadura robótica evolucionan para manejar producciones cada vez más y más pequeñas

Publish date: July 23, 2009

Tech cell: Automation and Robotics


Keeping sight of the little things: Tips for improving robotic welding with the right wire, gun, and consumables

Want 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.

Publish date: January 12, 2010

Tech cell: Automation and Robotics


A new way to weld sheet metal: Remote laser welding replaces spot welding in microwave oven fabrication

Nu-Way Industries Inc., Des Plaines, Ill., learned that remote laser welding demonstrates impressive advantages over traditional resistance and arc welding for its applications.

Publish date: March 7, 2006

Tech cell: Laser Welding