Preventing torch fires in welding and cutting operations: Following five safety tips can reduce hot-work dangersWelding and cutting, which accounts for 1 percent of structure fires and 4 percent of nonhousehold property damage, is the most dangerous type of hot work, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Companies that weld and cut should take specific steps to increase safety and minimize the risk of torch fires. Hot work, by its nature, has a lot of hazards. Companies and their hot-work operators can protect their safety and their facilities by keeping combustibles away from welding and cutting operations; using new safety features; staying aware of conditions; and knowing and following instructions provided on the precautionary labels and in OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA standards.
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Pipelines to China: Tube China draws an international crowd |
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Choosing a GMAW machine for occasional aluminum welding |
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GMAW vs. FCAW for beginners: Choose the best process for your small operationThere are several pros and cons to using the gas metal arc welding process versus the flux cored arc welding process in compact applications.
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Considering the benefits of pulse spray transfer GMAW |
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Getting the best results in gas-shielded FCAW: Filler metals play a crucial role in the process |
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Arc Welding 101: ArrayI am building a 400-gallon paint tank and I'm having trouble with leaks when using gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
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Arc Welding 101 - Paint tank troubles: Paint tank troublesI am building a 400-gallon paint tank and I'm having trouble with leaks when using gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
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Using the tandem welding process to your advantageTandem welding power source technology now is able to meet the demands of many applicants for which welders many not expect it to be useful.
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Automated welding for job shopsA robotic weldingsystem represents a significant capital investment for a job shop.
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Welding aluminum tailored blanks with Nd:YAG lasers for automotive applicationsThe increased average power at the workpiece delivered by a 4-kilowatt, continuous-wave Nd:YAG laser source can be used for tailored blank welding of aluminum alloys
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Robots and dials and knobs—oh my!: GMAW power sources have evolved over timeIn the late 1950s, the U.S. Navy wanted to find a way to join heavy aluminum structural sections used to fabricate motor torpedo boat hulls.
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Shielding gas consumption efficiency-- Part I: Spend a penny, save a dollarInstalling a bulk delivery system in your welding shop is perhaps the best way to save money
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Which wire do you require?: How to select a gas-shielded welding electrodeAre you looking for ways to improve quality, raise productivity, and save costs in your current welding operations? If you haven't examined the various electrode choices, you could be missing an opportunity to take your production welding to the next level.
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Selecting a shielding gas for joining stainless steel: The right choice is critical for success |
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Supporting the defense: Manufacturer uses direct diode laser to weld missile canisters |