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From May 2009 issue of Practical Welding Today

Weld fixturing from virtual to reality : CAD-friendly modular fixturing helps job shop grab opportunity

If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. When Neil Porter, founder of NCAD Products Inc., added his...

Publish date: May 11, 2009

From February 2009 issue of Practical Welding Today

A briefing on portable milling tools: : 8 simple rules to do the job

The traditional methods of torch cutting and grinding bevels and radius edges are being challenged today by portable milling machines....

Publish date: February 24, 2009

From November 2007 issue of Practical Welding Today

Fixturing on display : POP display fabricator integrates robotic workcell efficient for small runs

A Keystone employee brings the robot into position to check clearances in preparation of the weld sequence. Few areas of commerce are as...

Publish date: November 6, 2007

From August 2007 issue of Practical Welding Today

Choose the right industrial marker for your next job

On any welding job, the right tools are essential for precision, efficiency and safety, and selecting the right marking tool is a key decision...

Publish date: August 8, 2007

From September 2007 issue of The FABRICATOR

Smooth landing for new airport terminal roof fabrication project : Navigating challenges of Sept. 11 “blast” design, civic plaza concept

Some events alter the course of everything that occurs after. The new Indianapolis International Airport terminal is one of the first airport...

Publish date: September 11, 2007

From May, 2007 issue of Practical Welding Today

The many faces of plasma cutting

Figure 1 Manual plasma systems are most commonly used in the automobile repair, construction, and metal art industries. Plasma cutting is a...

Publish date: May 8, 2007

From November 2006 issue of Practical Welding Today

Material separation anxiety : Preventive maintenance tips for band saw blade care

The structural materials that welding and fabrication shops must saw are more abusive to band saw blades than any other metal sawing...

Publish date: November 7, 2006

From April 2006 issue of www.thefabricator.com

How to perform tack welding successfully

TIG Tack Welding Photo courtesy of Weldcraft What Is Tack Welding? After items to be welded together have been positioned as...

Publish date: April 11, 2006

From March 2006 issue of Practical Welding Today

Productivity: From pipe dream to reality : Increase pipe fabrication efficiency before welding

The pipe fabrication industry continues to evolve because of changes in the work force, materials, welding specifications, and fabrication...

Publish date: March 7, 2006

From March 2006 issue of The FABRICATOR

Plasma cutting with a robot : Equipment, controls, and application basics

Plasma arc cutting has proven to be a process suitable for robots. Automating plasma arc cutting has made the process more flexible for...

Publish date: March 7, 2006

From August 2005 issue of The FABRICATOR

Advanced materials require advanced knowledge : Understanding resistance spot weld performance on AHSS

Mode 1 failure (left) shows that separation occurs through the opposing sheet around the base of the weld, resulting in a full- button...

Publish date: November 8, 2005

From November 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

Just say no to rework : Practice band saw techniques that help optimize time, cost

The "3, 6-12, 24" rule is good to know when you're selecting tooth pitch for a particular application. No fewer than 3 teeth should be in...

Publish date: November 8, 2005

From November 2005 issue of The FABRICATOR

Details on Domex 700 MC : Joint prep, welding this extra-HSLA steel

I'm a welding engineer at a company that recently upgraded one of its applications to the extra-high-strength steel Domex® 700 MC....

Publish date: November 8, 2005

From September 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

Get your schedule in order : How first- and second-order decisions affect resistance weld schedules

Spot welds in this galvanized steel truck door frame must be free of surface burrs that can tear clothing when someone enters or exits the...

Publish date: September 13, 2005

From July 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

Time and money : Consider both when choosing a tubular electrode

When choosing a tubular electrode—whether it's flux-cored or metal-cored—the objective is the same: Make the most of the wire...

Publish date: July 12, 2005

From April 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

Incorporating beveling economically : Evaluating joint design, welding processes for edge preparation

It's first important to know why and how beveling is used, and the key is realizing that joint design is process-dependent. In other words,...

Publish date: April 11, 2005

From March 2005 issue of Practical Welding Today

Frequently asked questions about hardfacing : Understanding what it is and how it’s used

This robot is hardfacing an agricultural tool. At first glance, hardfacing can be confusing and troublesome; in reality, it isn't....

Publish date: March 8, 2005

From Feburary 2004 issue of Practical Welding Today

Three optional techniques for beveling : Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of each

  All of these methods generate no dust or fumes and produce paintable edges without distortion or a heat-affected zone (HAZ)....

Publish date: February 26, 2004

From  issue of TPJ - The Tube & Pipe Journal

Selecting the right abrasives for your operation

The Nitty Gritty For each weld configuration and material there is an abrasive wheel that ensures optimal grinding results. The first...

Publish date: August 14, 2003

From  issue of STAMPING Journal

Four factors to consider when purchasing a grinder: You get what you pay for

Cost often is a deciding factor when you purchase a grinder. However, the saying "you get what you pay for" can be true when you're talking about...

Publish date: July 26, 2001

From  issue of Practical Welding Today

Investigating applications, hardware, collision protection, and height control

Thermal cutting processes that can produce beveled edges are not new. In fact, they probably have been around nearly as long as oxyfuel...

Publish date: January 16, 2003

From  issue of The FABRICATOR

Welders turn to induction heating for preheating, stress relieving

Although many industries have used induction heating for decades (see Sidebar ), it is a newcomer to industrial and construction...

Publish date: November 15, 2001