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Arc Welding - Page 57
- From The Additive Report
Sintavia and Howco form joint venture to 3D-print parts for oil and gas industry
- Jun 20, 2019
- News Release
Sintavia announced last month that it had formed a joint venture with Howco Group to 3D-print metal parts for the oil and gas sector. Howco, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp., is a global distributor of raw materials and turnkey components used by oil and gas companies. The joint venture...
- From The Welder
Robotic welding gun and consumables misconceptions
- By Seth Perrin
- Jun 20, 2019
- Article
It's important to consider robotic welding guns and consumables when investing in welding systems. Here are five misconceptions about GMAW guns to know.
- From The Additive Report
Transportation industry supplier opens additive manufacturing division
- By Sue Roberts
- Jun 18, 2019
- Article
Trans Machine Technolgies, a manufacturer of large parts for the rail and mining sectors, started Trans Machine Additive in 2017 with two Arcam EBMs. TMA's president shares some of the lessons learned along the way.
- From The Fabricator
Hard work, persistence pay off for young welder headed to WorldSkills
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jun 16, 2019
- Article
After falling short in his first attempt, Ryan Fincher stayed the course and welded his way to becoming the U.S. representative for welding at WorldSkills in August.
- From The Welder
Fronius introduces two multiprocess welding systems
- Jun 5, 2019
- Product Release
Fronius has introduced the new TransSteel 2700 and the TransSteel 3500 Compact multiprocess welding systems for GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW. The systems offer a maximum of 270 amps (TransSteel 2700) or 350 amps (TransSteel 3500 C) during all welding processes with no loss of power. All devices are...
- From The Fabricator
Wendorff Bros. sells Steel Craft, Hartford Finishing, Capitol Stampings
- Jun 3, 2019
- News Release
Wendorff Bros. Co. Inc. has announced the sale of Steel Craft Corp. and Hartford Finishing, both of Hartford, Wis., along with Milwaukee-based Capitol Stampings, to MiddleGround Capital of Lexington, Ky. Steel Craft offers laser cutting, punching, press brake forming, welding, machining, painting,...
- From The Fabricator
The many career paths of pipe welding
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 1, 2019
- Article
A good pipe welder can choose the inspection career path, but solid welding knowledge is just part of the job. Interpersonal skills enter the mix.
- From The Fabricator
Lincoln Electric partners with Tooling U-SME to strengthen U/LINC welding curriculum platform
- May 31, 2019
- News Release
Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric is making its welding curriculum platform, U/LINC®, more user-friendly and accessible to welding instructors and educational institutions through a new partnership with Tooling U-SME. As part of the agreement, new and current U/LINC subscribers will receive...
- From The Welder
Tweco water-cooled GMAW gun designed for operator comfort
- May 28, 2019
- News Release
Tweco, an ESAB brand, has introduced the Fusion Pro 450, a water-cooled GMAW gun designed for running wires from 0.035 to 1/16 in. dia. in medium- to heavy-duty industrial fabrication, maintenance, and repair applications. Using mixed gas, the gun is rated at 450 amps at 100 percent duty cycle;...
- From The Welder
Inspired to “normalize” women in the workplace: Meet welder and artist Melissa Gillespie Davis
- By Josh Welton
- May 24, 2019
- Article
Melissa Gillespie Davis has spent the last 17 years repairing power turbine engines for Siemens. But when the company laid her off, she is focused on a new path: becoming a welding instructor.
How to weld 300 series pipe without back purge welding
If you’re welding 300 series stainless steel tube or pipe, try a modified short-circuit GMAW process to eliminate the need for back purge.
- From The Welder
Flextec 500X multiprocess welding machine from Lincoln Electric withstands harsh environments
- May 23, 2019
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric® has introduced the Flextec® 500X multiprocess welding machine suitable for heavy-duty indoor and outdoor applications. It supports multiple weld processes including GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and CAC-A and can be used with nearly all Lincoln Electric wire feeders. Basic pulse GMAW...
- From The Welder
ArcOne AirPlus PAPR pairs with AirShield grinding visor
- May 23, 2019
- Product Release
The AirPlus® powered air-purifying respirator from ArcOne® is a motorized, battery-operated system that blows a constant supply of fresh, filtered air over the wearer’s face. It creates a positive pressure inside the respirator head top, keeping out welding fumes and particulates. The...
- From The Welder
Weld Olympics challenges students away from the booth
- By Amanda Carlson
- May 21, 2019
- Article
The Weld Olympics, hosted by Yuba College, Marysville, Calif., gets student welders out of the booth and welding in creative and sometimes uncomfortable situations.
- From The Welder
Indiana fabricator, childhood business grow up together
- By Amanda Carlson
- May 20, 2019
- Article
Chase McCombs started McCombs Fabrication in Connersville, Ind., at age 12 with the TIG machine he purchased with the help of his dad. The company has found steady growth thanks in part to a commitment to diversification and good old-fashioned hard work.
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