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Aluminum Welding - Page 4
- From The Additive Report
TRUMPF 3D printer helps manufacturers move into mass production
- Mar 24, 2021
- Product Release
The TruPrint 3000 3D printing system now can be fitted with a second laser, which nearly doubles its productivity, reports the manufacturer, TRUMPF. Two 500-watt lasers scan the machine’s entire build chamber in parallel. This speeds production and enhances efficiency, regardless of the number...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: Why I love aluminum welding
- By Gina Cutts
- Feb 24, 2021
- Article
Why is welding with aluminum do easy to love? Tri-Tech Skills Center welding instructor Gina Cutt shares her thoughts
- From The Additive Report
Navy school takes delivery of Xerox’s first liquid-metal printer
- Feb 18, 2021
- News Release
Xerox and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) have formed a strategic collaboration focused on advancing additive manufacturing, a technology that the Navy believes has the potential to dramatically transform the way the military supplies its forward-deployed forces. As part of a CRADA...
- From The Additive Report
Ontario additive manufacturer is certified by Boeing
- Feb 5, 2021
- News Release
Burloak Technologies Inc. has met The Boeing Co.’s BAC 5673 specification, allowing it to additively manufacture aluminum AlSi10Mg components for the aircraft manufacturer. The Oakville, Ont., AM company says it is the world’s first additive manufacturer to earn this qualification. “This...
- From The Additive Report
Rusal releases line of aluminum powders for 3D printing
- Jan 12, 2021
- Product Release
Aluminum supplier Rusal America has expanded its product offerings to include additive manufacturing powders. Making up the new line are four traditional Al-Si-based casting alloys and five specialty alloys designed for use in the aerospace and automotive industries and for general industrial...
- From The Welder
Clean aluminum is weldable aluminum
- By Rhonda Zatezalo and Sean McKeen
- Dec 23, 2020
- Article
Simply put, cleaning and preparing aluminum for welding or repair of existing welds is the key to unlocking the best possible results.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: Welding aluminum isn't as difficult as you might think
- By Gina Cutts
- Dec 16, 2020
- Article
As welders understand aluminum’s unique properties, pre- and postwelding practices, and equipment settings, it’s not much different than welding any other material.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Etc.: New columnist’s journey to discovering niche in aluminum welding
- By Gina Cutts
- Oct 21, 2020
- Article
In her debut column, new columnist Gina Cutts introduces herself and gives a snapshot of her background and experience with aluminum welding.
- From The Welder
Weldcote’s MIG 200 Striker includes power factor corrector
- Sep 15, 2020
- Product Release
Weldcote, a division of Zika Group, has introduced the MIG 200 Striker multipurpose welding machine for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Designed for GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW, the compact, dual-voltage machine with digital readouts automatically identifies the power grid voltage and operates...
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America: Third-generation welder keeps her family’s legacy alive
- By Darla Welton and Josh Welton
- Sep 5, 2020
- Blog Post
Melonie Brown Martin, a third-generation welder and owner of Sparksfly Welding and General Repair in the Atlanta area, strives to bring more diversity to the trade with mentoring and training programs.
- From The Fabricator
Still Building America: Health care worker turned metal fabricator
- By Darla Welton and Josh Welton
- Aug 15, 2020
- Blog Post
After six years working as a mental heath care professional, Morgan Spurr of Rochester, N.Y., discovers a love for welding with inspiration from Women Who Weld.
- From The Welder
Remembering Frank Armao and his Aluminum Workshop
- By Amanda Carlson
- Aug 1, 2020
- Blog Post
Frank Armao, who authored the Aluminum Workshop column for almost 20 years, passed away in May. The WELDER Editor Amanda Carlson remembers the longtime columnist.
- From The Welder
Precision TIG welding requires special hand protection
Selecting TIG gloves can be tricky. Welders must blend comfort and dexterity with durability and ample protection from heat and abrasions. Welders should keep these five features in mind during the selection process to ensure they get the best of both worlds.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Stress corrosion cracking in aluminum
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 1, 2020
- Article
Learn how stress corrosion cracking in aluminum welds occurs and how the filler metal and base metal are affected. Find out about stress corrosion cracking here.
- From The Welder
Getting welding classes off the ground during a pandemic
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 14, 2020
- Blog Post
Despite a slow start due to COVID-19 and other forces of nature, Brown Dog Welding owner Josh Welton (left) finally embraced his love for teaching by creating workshops out of his Detroit shop for aspiring welders.
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