Content tagged with "nitrogen"
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January 27, 2009
A shielding gas primer for GTAW
Selecting the most economical shielding gas or blend for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) must be based on your knowledge of the gases available, volume requirements, applications, and the overall effect the gas has on the welding process.
The primary gases used for GTAW are argon,... Read more...
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January 27, 2009
Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum
Plasma cutting isn't new. But like any technology, it has its share of new developments. In any discussion about how to cut metal, it's right up there with laser and waterjet. The technology gets a bad rap, though, when the discussion turns to cutting aluminum.
Plasma cutting has been... Read more...
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December 15, 2008
Laser cutting for the first time
For many shops in the metal fabricating world, laser cutting capability was never a prerequisite to success. M&L Industries, Rogers, Minn., knew that firsthand; it had been doing just fine without lasers for the last 30 years. The company had relied on its two turret machines for its metal... Read more...
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October 9, 2007
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August 22, 2007
Great welds need the right gas
Often overlooked as a factor in weld quality, shielding gas can play a significant role in improving, or impeding, welding performance.
If you're reading this, you probably already know that shielding gas plays a critical role in achieving a strong, visually appealing gas metal arc... Read more...
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October 10, 2006
Combining 2-D and 3-D laser applications
Right now at least 4,000 laser job shops in the U.S. are competing in a "virtual" service market that continues to be characterized by downward pricing pressure. Practically speaking, virtual service means that parts can be ordered, manufactured, and shipped anywhere in the continental... Read more...
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August 8, 2006
A breath of fresh air
Ten years ago laser cutting offered a distinctive advantage to those who invested in the technology. For the most part, successful laser cutting required gas, optics, and patience. The decade has brought many changes to laser cutting, including higher power levels and faster drive... Read more...
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May 30, 2001
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