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Arc Welding - Page 57
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric releases fourth generation of VIKING 2450 and 3350 welding helmets
- Jul 29, 2019
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric has launched the next generation in professional autodarkening welding helmets. The new VIKING 2450 and 3350 series welding helmets feature 4C optics and a low-profile external grind button that allows the operator to switch quickly between weld and grind mode without having to...
- From The Welder
Finishing stainless steel
- By Michael Radaelli
- Jul 27, 2019
- Article
Stainless steel has several common finishes. It’s important to know what these common finishes are and why they are important. Recent innovations in abrasives technology can reduce process steps to deliver the desired finish, including that sought-after surface shine.
- From The Welder
What makes stainless steel stainless?
- By Frank Babish
- Jul 26, 2019
- Article
The foundation for conquering many stainless steel welding challenges starts with remembering that the material acquires its stainless property by forming a layer of chromium oxide.
- From The Welder
A primer for welding stainless steel
- By Rhonda Zatezalo and Terrence Norris
- Jul 25, 2019
- Article
Welding stainless steel isn’t easy. Here are five challenges all welders should be aware of.
- From The Welder
A guide to shielding gases for GMAW
- By Jerome Parker and Seth Perrin
- Jul 24, 2019
- Article
Shielding gases protect the weld pool from outside contamination, so it’s critical to use the right one. Learn how to choose the right shielding gas for GMAW here.
- From The Welder
Tackling precision stainless steel TIG welding as a team
- By Amanda Carlson and Corey Stulce
- Jul 23, 2019
- Article
Three welders from New Hampshire tackle precision stainless steel TIG welding together.
- From The Welder
Jim’s Cover Pass: Will there ever be a standard welding instructional curriculum?
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Jul 20, 2019
- Article
A welding instructor asks Jim Mosman if there will ever be a standard welding curriculum; Jim explains why there isn't ... yet.
- From The Welder
Boostweld gets trademark for patented GMAW gas flow technology
- Jul 18, 2019
- News Release
Taipei, Taiwan-based Boostweld has been granted a trademark for its patented GMAW gas flow technology, which reduces shielding gas consumption by 70 percent at optimum velocity compared to other GMAW systems, according to the company. The patent, awarded in April 2017, outlines an insulator with an...
- From The Fabricator
5 steps to code welding success
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 16, 2019
- Article
Code welding is a complicated business. Luckily, there are comprehensive road maps to follow. When in doubt, refer to the code for welding. Learn more here.
- From The Welder
The art of welding stainless steel and gaining a deeper appreciation for craft beer
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 15, 2019
- Blog Post
Stainless steel is a different animal. Working with stainless steel takes some serious skill and knowledge. You can’t just sit down and start fabricating with it unless you know exactly how to prep, weld, and finish the tricky yet beautiful material.
- From The Welder
Force 900 helmet from Translas offers clear view of weld
- Jul 10, 2019
- Product Release
The new, automatic Force 900 welding helmet from Translas is suitable for welding, grinding, and cutting. Features include a ClearView cartridge, flip-up sensitivity lens, four sensitivity sensors, 107- by 75-mm viewing area, and a matte finish. An extended hood made from fire-resistant cotton...
- From The Fabricator
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) primer
- By Kate Bachman
- Jul 10, 2019
- Article
Welding guru Marty Rice gives an overview of SMAW, the three major defects, the cardinal sin, tips and tricks, and how to achieve an effective weld.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating metal whirligigs with my retired millwright father-in-law
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 4, 2019
- Blog Post
When Josh Welton’s father-in-law retired after decades of working as a millwright and a millwright instructor, he took up fabricating metal whirligigs for family, friends, and his own yard.
- From The Fabricator
Abicor Binzel names director for new Environmental Systems Group
- Jun 25, 2019
- News Release
Abicor Binzel USA Inc. has created a new Environmental Systems Group that will focus on the fume extraction welding market, promoting Etienne Blouin to direct the department. Blouin has served as the company’s regional sales manager in Quebec and eastern Canada for the last several years. Based...
- From The Fabricator
Abicor Binzel hires regional sales manager for eastern Canada
- Jun 24, 2019
- News Release
Abicor Binzel USA Inc., Frederick, Md., a provider of welding guns and peripherals, has added Jeremie Gaudreau to its sales force to oversee the Quebec and eastern Canada region. Gaudreau has worked in outside sales for a welding equipment distributor for more than a decade. He succeeds Etienne...
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