Consumables Articles

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	A GMAW consumables check list : Following these 7 tips can extend the life of your MIG front-end consumables By: Jeff Henderson Figure 1 All contact tips may look the same at first glance, but it's important to make sure you're using a tip with an opening that is not... Publish date: March 1, 2010
	Consuming plasma consumables too quickly? : Combating premature tip wear By: Kent Swart All plasma systems—whether it's a portable, 30-amp unit or a high-precision, automated system that can cut material up to 6 inches thick... Publish date: March 10, 2009
	How to choose the consumables you use - Part II : Consumables for GTAW By: Mike Sammons Editor's Note: This article, which covers consumables for gas tungsten arc welding, is the second installment of a two-part article. Part... Publish date: July 12, 2005
	How to choose the consumables you use - Part I : Consumables for GMAW By: Bill Giese Many factors influence gas metal arc welding (GMAW) consumable selection. Chief among the factors is productivity. Because 85 percent of... Publish date: June 14, 2005
	No cracking under pressure for pipeline contractor : A new stick electrode helps to improve productivity, reduce costs, and beat construction deadline If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Traditionally, welders working with the SMAW... Publish date: November 3, 2009
	Understanding low-alloy steel : An overview low-alloy steel and its filler metal matches By: Keith Packard If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Knowing the type of low-alloy steel you have and matching... Publish date: September 1, 2009
	Know your TIG torch : Advice and maintenance practices to ensure quality By: Jennifer Simpson Photos courtesy of Matt Munz, Arc-Zone.com Inc., Carlsbad, Calif. When times are tough our initial instinct is to save money and buy cheap.... Publish date: July 1, 2009
	Sus soldaruas pasan la prueba? : Evaluacion del gas y equipo para brindar calidad y desempeno By: Richard Green Si la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el n�mero de la figura para verla Read article in English Cuando se compite en una... Publish date: May 20, 2009
	Welding Update for Infrastructure: Selecting filler metals for seismic requirements : Navigating FEMA and AWS specifications By: Roger Bushey In 1994 an earthquake in Northridge, Calif., caused devastating damage to structures in the Los Angeles area. Determined to avoid this type of... Publish date: May 18, 2009
	Welding Update for Infrastruture:Heating up takes time By: Allen Zeyher The good news about a worldwide recession is that steel prices are back down from their record highs of 2008. The Producer Price Index for... Publish date: May 15, 2009
	Finding an ally alloy : 6 variables that affect aluminum filler alloy selection By: Tony Anderson If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 The crack sensitivity curve shows the relative crack... Publish date: May 15, 2009
	Sizing up seismic-friendly filler metals By: Michael Ostaffe I am confused about the various specifications for seismic applications. How can I know if I have the right filler metal for the job? Your... Publish date: March 24, 2009
	The next generation of VOC-free vanishing lubricants By: Steve Lowery, Contributing Writer If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Disappearing compound , vanishing oil , evaporative , and... Publish date: March 10, 2009
	A shielding gas primer for GTAW : Gas selection and optimization By: W.F. Garth Stapon Selecting the most economical shielding gas or blend for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) must be based on your knowledge of the gases... Publish date: January 27, 2009
	Do your welds pass muster? : Evaluating gas and equipment to deliver quality and performance By: Richard Green Read article in Spanish When competing in a global economy, it pays to weld it right the first time. Rework and scrap add significant cost... Publish date: November 25, 2008
	Understanding transfer modes for GMAW : How they affect filler metal selection By: Jerry Mathison The gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process uses four basic modes to transfer metal from the electrode to the workpiece. Each mode of transfer... Publish date: December 14, 2008
	Filler metal product approvals : What do they mean? By: Joe Bundy At one time or another you've probably browsed the contents of a filler metal specification sheet. Listed, of course, is the standard... Publish date: May 13, 2008
	Helium: In short supply : Conservation tips, alternatives to help weld shops fight the crunch By: Amanda Carlson, Associate Editor Helium is an extremely unique and diverse element that plays a crucial role in many industries, including entertainment, medical, and... Publish date: March 11, 2008
	Selecting and preparing tungsten electrodes : How three critical electrode issues affect arc welding By: Jon Bowers A favorite tungsten electrode analogy is that you may have the best welding equipment in the world, but without properly prepared tungsten... Publish date: January 15, 2008
	Keeping consumables from consuming welding profits : New welding tips help truck, trailer manufacturer cut costs The employees of Tico Manufacturing Inc., Ridgeland, S.C., know a few things about the importance of durability. The company builds terminal... Publish date: January 15, 2008
	Flood-weld forging dies and large castings By: COR-MET, Inc. COR-MET has been manufacturing flux cored wire and electrodes since 1972, specializing in high deposition alloys for the repair of Forging Dies... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Programmable lubricant application accelerates stamper's die changes : Stamper gains control, eliminates excess spray Most stamping shops don't need more problems to solve, but many would welcome the opportunity to address the ones found at Red Rock Stamping... Publish date: October 9, 2007
	New lube gives the slip to stamper's slips, trips, and falls : Lubricant change improves auto supplier�s safety, savings, green By: Paul Bosler Jr. KI (USA), Berea, Ky., a division of Keiaisha Co. Ltd. (Japan), stamps and produces subassembly parts for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and other... Publish date: October 9, 2007
	The tipping point : How contact tip recess affects GMAW quality By: Bill Giese Contact tip recess isn't usually the first thing welders think about when they contemplate getting the best performance from their gas metal... Publish date: September 11, 2007
	Choosing shielding gases for arc welding : How gas selection affects quality and productivity By: Fred Schweighardt Bead and penetration profile, alloying content, and surface appearance can be improved with the right gas mix. Welding operators often... Publish date: September 11, 2007
	Beyond Commodity : Understanding and justifying a process change to metal-cored wires By: Roger Pihl The decision to switch to metal-cored wires involves much more than just a financial investment. Because they comprise only about 4 percent of... Publish date: June 12, 2007
	What's all the 'flux' about? : Getting the 4-1-1 on flux-cored electrodes By: Ron Smith To get the most benefit from flux-cored stainless steel electrodes, you first must know what they are, what types are available, how they work,... Publish date: March 13, 2007
	Dam the purge gas and full speed ahead : A look at water-soluble purge dam methods By: Jennifer Simpson The first step in making your own water- soluble purge dam with water-soluble paper is to cut the paper in a diameter about 1.3 times the... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	Cracking the case : How to choose the right filler metals to weld AR plate By: Keith Packard It's important to consider ways to make any welding process more efficient and effective. Welding abrasion-resistant plate, commonly known... Publish date: July 11, 2006
	The need to feed aluminum : 5 aluminum GMAW FAQs By: Chris Roehl Aluminum, especially thin-gauge, presents unique welding obstacles. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in particular presents challenges in wire... Publish date: March 7, 2006
	Who you gonna call? : Tips for choosing a welding and gases distributor By: Steve Beckman A lot goes into the successful operation of a fabrication company. Whether it's large or small, your business involves many details, from... Publish date: January 10, 2006
	Using flat wire in GMAW : A new twist on a traditional process By: Dirk Dzelnitzki These shielding gas nozzles are standard for flat-wire applications. Companies that manufacture products requiring intensive welding are... Publish date: November 8, 2005
	How to choose the consumables you use : Part I: Consumables for GMAW By: Array Editor's Note: This article, which covers consumables for gas tungsten arc welding, is the second installment of a two-part article.... Publish date: June 14, 2005
	Simplifying shielding gas selection : How different gases and gas blends affect your welding application By: Kevin Lyttle and Garth Stapon Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions: Why is welding affected by the shielding gases used? Why are so many blends... Publish date: January 11, 2005
	Site-based telemetry systems streamline gas supply By: David Bell, Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of TRUMPF Inc. Metal fabricators continue to find new applications for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) lasers. New uses combined... Publish date: October 12, 2004
	Caring for your contact tips : How to maximize contact tip life, process stability for GMAW By: Julio Villafuerte, M.Asc., Ph.D., P.E., Contributing Writer The contact tip is one of the smallest and relatively inexpensive components in a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) system, but it can cause... Publish date: September 14, 2004
	Getting your assets in order : Choosing a gas delivery mode to improve efficiency By: Richard Green, Contributing Writer A new 4-kilowatt laser just hit the floor. The technician will arrive on Monday to install it. It's your responsibility to make sure the... Publish date: September 14, 2004
	Selecting a shielding gas for joining stainless steel : The right choice is critical for success By: Kevin Lyttle and Garth Stapon, Contributing Writers The use of stainless steel has grown significantly over the past decade in North America. As its use has grown, so has the number of... Publish date: June 8, 2004
	Don't throw away your profit margin By: Debbie Gaspich, Contributing Writer Grinding applications can be divided into three broad categories, especially with regard to tube and pipe: Welding preparation and heavy metal... Publish date: April 6, 2004
	Order for earthquake resistance in the court : Self-shielded electrodes help contractor weld to FEMA specifications By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer This $215 million federal courthouse was needed both because the city had outgrown the previous building and because of new Federal... Publish date: March 25, 2004
	Efficient shielding gas supply methods By: David Bell, Contributing Writer In any welding process, the gas supply system must address basic equipment requirements for the gases at the point of supply and at the point of... Publish date: February 26, 2004
	Selecting the right tungsten : How your choice affects AC GTAW By: Brent Williams, Contributing Writer But this isn't as true anymore, as the welding industry has shifted toward using inverter-based AC GTAW machines that incorporate square wave... Publish date: February 26, 2004
	Cool your torch : How to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PAC cooling system components By: David Cook and Jason Start, Contributing Writers The difference is a matter of degrees. In an automobile, the heat source is the combustion chamber inside the engine, which operates at... Publish date: November 20, 2003
	Identifying the right cutting and welding tips : Understanding torch tip design and function By: John Uccellini, Contributing Writer The tip of a welding or cutting torch is where the action is (see Figure 1 ). Welding tips usually produce positive pressure (higher than 1 pound... Publish date: October 9, 2003
	Which wire do you require? : How to select a gas-shielded welding electrode By: Lisa Byall and Doug Krebs, Contributing Writers Many fabricators overlook the efficiencies they can gain by changing a wire or process. In fact, when you ask fabricators why they're using... Publish date: July 24, 2003
	Spinning your wheels? : Separate grinding wheel facts from myths By: Roger Cloutier, Contributing Writer Grinding wheels, rocks, stones—what's the difference? Grinding wheels used in welding and fabrication are strong, tough tools, but... Publish date: May 29, 2003
	Don't be a hot dog with heating heads : Tips for safe use By: Jeff Johnson, Contributing Writer Welders use heating heads to preheat steels before welding, maintain heat between welds, heat treat after welding, and heat before straightening... Publish date: May 29, 2003
	An Introduction to metal-cored wire : 6 questions to ask By: Steve Barhorst, Contributing Writer Following are six important questions to ask before you decide whether metal-cored wire is right for you. 1. What applications benefit from... Publish date: March 27, 2003
	Making the most of the daily grind : How to choose and use abrasives for welding and fabricating applications By: Jeff Kompare, Contributing Writer The design and production of abrasives have kept pace with other advances in the welding industry, making grinding and finishing products more... Publish date: November 29, 2001
	Selecting the correct shielding gas and gas delivery system By: David Bell, Contributing Writer Requirements for selecting shielding gas, filler metal, and welding processes are well- documented to help welders ensure high quality and... Publish date: January 10, 2002
	Shielding gas consumption efficiency-- Part I: Spend a penny, save a dollar By: L.R. Standifer, Contributing Writer Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part article that discusses shielding gas efficiency. The second part also appears on... Publish date: February 19, 2001
	Choosing the right shielding gas and supply system for GMAW By: David Bell, Contributing Writer Selecting a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) shielding gas and supply system demands a cost and capability analysis to determine the most... Publish date: July 26, 2001
	Targeting gas cylinders to improve safety, reduce costs : One company's results with high-pressure, high-volume cylinders By: Helen Gallagher, Contributing Writer As fabricators strive to increase production and control costs, new efficiencies are welcomed on the shop floor. One small item that can help... Publish date: April 15, 2002
	Gas-shielded cored wires find their niche : Suitable applications for flux-cored and metal-cored electrodes By: Dwight Myers, Contributing Writer Object Gas-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and metal-cored arc welding (MCAW) are growing in popularity for many applications. To... Publish date: June 15, 2001
	Examining the finer points of 6010, 6011, and 7018 By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Hobart Brothers Co., Troy, Ohio. Editor's Note: This article first appeared on www.thefabricator.com on April 15,... Publish date: April 15, 2002
	Electrode wear in air, oxygen plasma : How to tell good electrode wear from bad By: David Cook, Kirk Ferland, and Jason Start, Contributing Writers Electrodes for high-powered plasma cutting systems are highly engineered, consumable parts, similar in design, material, and function to an... Publish date: June 27, 2002

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