Content tagged with "tungsten"
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July 22, 2009
GTAW la delgada línea
Lo delgado está de moda—es decir, para materiales.
Por los estrictos requerimientos de peso, espacio y diseño en sectores que van desde el procesado de tubos hasta el espacio aéreo, más aplicaciones requieren con frecuencia materiales como acero inoxidable, acero suave y aluminio de ¼ de... Read more...
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August 26, 2008
GTAW the thin line
Thin is in—for materials, that is. Because of stringent weight, space, and design requirements in sectors ranging from tube processing to aerospace, more applications frequently call for materials such as stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum inch and thinner. And often these... Read more...
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December 11, 2007
These aren't your grandparents' wheelchairs
Although it's called "wheelchair rugby" or "quad rugby"—it's played by quadriplegic athletes in wheelchairs—neither term really captures the sport's speed or intensity as does its original name: murderball. Nor do the athletes fit the stereotypical image of quadriplegics, and... Read more...
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April 10, 2007
Welding austenitic stainless steel
Because of its inherent corrosion resistance, austenitic stainless steel has become a cost-effective, staple material for long-term applications in many industries, such as petrochemical, food processing, and transportation. Also known as 300 series, austenitic stainless steel poses distinct... Read more...
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September 12, 2006
Improve your GTAW in 3 steps
An industry-standard manual gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch package includes a torch body and a cable set, either 12-1/2 or 25 feet long. Front-end parts generally aren't included. While it may sound like the manufacturers are being cheap, it's really in your best interest, because... Read more...
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February 26, 2004
Selecting the right tungsten
But this isn't as true anymore, as the welding industry has shifted toward using inverter-based AC GTAW machines that incorporate square wave technology. Selecting the right tungsten becomes an increasingly critical issue with inverter technology to maximize its benefits. In the past pure... Read more...
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August 28, 2003
Inverter versus transformer power supplies for aluminum GTAW
I'm looking for a new GTAW power supply for AC aluminum welding. I had intended to buy a conventional transformer unit, but several people have told me to buy an inverter-based power supply. Which one is better for my application? Inverter-based power supplies do have some advantages over... Read more...
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February 27, 2003
Choosing tungsten electrode type, size for aluminum GTAW
I've heard different opinions about which size and type of tungsten electrode I should use to gas tungsten arc weld (GTAW) aluminum. Could you clear up this subject for me? As you know, we use direct current electrode negative (DCEN), or straight polarity, to weld steels and stainless... Read more...
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