Content tagged with "welding-wire"
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Article
January 15, 2010
Holding back the hydrogen
There it is. It could be plain as day. It could be exposed via a die penetrant test, an ultrasonic test, or perhaps a magnetic particle inspection. It could be anywhere, but when found, it sticks out like a rude, uninvited guest—only very late.
Call it hydrogen cracking. Call... Read more...
Article
January 12, 2010
Keeping sight of the little things
Choosing the right robotic GMAW gun, consumables, and wire can be just as important to productivity and weld quality as the power source, tooling, and robotic arm. Robotic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) can provide companies with significant gains in productivity and excellent return on... Read more...
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March 24, 2009
Smooth wire feeding, smooth welding
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Welders often take inconvenience for granted. If a wire feeds inconsistently, or if setup takes forever and a day, so be it. It's the way it's always been, so why question it? Nevertheless, questioning everything is a key tenet of lean manufacturing, and it need not be... Read more...
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June 17, 2008
Tips for troubleshooting GMAW consumables
Making a high-quality gas metal arc weld is no easy task. But making a high-quality weld when your gun and consumables aren't functioning properly is just about impossible. Porosity, excessive spatter, undercut, and burnback are just a few of the problems that can occur when something's not... Read more...
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June 12, 2007
Beyond Commodity
The decision to switch to metal-cored wires involves much more than just a financial investment. Because they comprise only about 4 percent of the overall cost of a welding operation, filler metals often are perceived as a simple commodity. They have a per-unit cost and require ongoing... Read more...
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