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Cutting and Weld Prep - Page 11
- From The Welder
Castolin Eutectic releases new-formulation welding wire, electrode
- Aug 7, 2019
- Product Release
Castolin Eutectic has introduced EnDOtec DO*327, a new-formulation welding wire, as well as the new electrode EutecTrode 6327 XHD for rebuilding and wear-facing applications. The products offer a sustaining hardness of up to 550 degrees C and deposits that are slag- and spatter-free, the company...
- From The Fabricator
A truck fit for a metal fabricator
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 6, 2019
- Blog Post
Jeep’s Gladiator Rubicon truck is a heavy-duty vehicle that any metal fabricator can appreciate.
- From The Welder
Weiler develops Tiger wheels for midstream pipeline production construction
- Jul 31, 2019
- Product Release
Weiler Abrasives has introduced the new Tiger Pipeliner grinding wheels and Tiger mech notching wheels for demanding pipeline applications. The grinding wheels offer aggressiveness for grinding beads, facing the land, and prepping transitions throughout the life of the wheel. The mix of abrasive...
Saddling pipe: Joining pipe laterals with a saddle beveler
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 19, 2019
- Article
Pipe saddling is a common hassle for pipefitters and tube fabricators. Learn about a new pipe saddle cutter from Protem that makes this less of an issue.
- From The Additive Report
Model-maker continually adopts new additive manufacturing technologies to meet market demands
- By Don Nelson
- Jul 18, 2019
- Article
Aerosport Modeling and Design uses additive manufacturing for everything from jewelry fixtures to appearance models of exotic cars, and it continually adopts new technologies to better meet customer needs.
Amada’s ENSIS 3015 RI fiber laser offers high-speed processing of flat, shaped materials
- Jul 11, 2019
- Product Release
The ENSIS 3015 RI from Amada is equipped with a 3-kW fiber laser and an integrated rotary index located on one of three shuttle pallets, allowing the operator to switch from flat sheet cutting to tube or pipe cutting in as little as two min. The system uses a variable beam control unit that...
- From The Fabricator
CrossFlex honing brushes from Weiler Abrasives available in variety of diameters
- Jun 19, 2019
- Product Release
Weiler Abrasives has introduced CrossFlex honing brushes. Available in small, medium, and large diameters and with heavy-duty options, these brushes provide a surface finish free of metal burrs, the manufacturer reports. They are designed for manual or automated use in automotive; marine; oil and...
- From The Fabricator
Weldcote’s Z-Prime and Z-Solid flap discs feature polycotton backing with zirconia grain
- Jun 19, 2019
- Product Release
Weldcote, a division of Zika Group, has introduced Z-Prime and Z-Solid zirconia flap discs for applications on carbon-based steels and stainless steel. They are manufactured of zirconia grain that provides fast metal removal. The zirconia technology incorporates an active grinding agent that...
- From The Welder
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 58 plasma cutter pierces 5/8-in. metal
- Jun 3, 2019
- Product Release
Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, has upgraded the Cutmaster 58 hand-held air plasma cutting system to include the SL60 QD 1Torch™ as standard. QD stands for quick disconnect, which enables selective replacement of either the torch handle or cable. The 60-amp, 43-lb. unit can pierce 5/8-in. mild...
- From The Welder
Choosing plasma cutting consumables and other plasma cutter tips
Here are our six tips to keep in mind when choosing which plasma cutting consumables to use. Get more plasma cutter tips from our experts here.
- From The Additive Report
Wire-feed 3D printing grows in popularity
- By Don Nelson
- May 8, 2019
- Blog Post
Arc welding has been a manufacturing workhorse since the early 20th century. And there’s still plenty of pep in its step as manufacturers find new ways to apply the 120-year-old technology. A good example is wire-feed 3D printing. This additive manufacturing (AM) technique is finding favor in...
- From The Fabricator
Norton BlazeX F970 fiber discs offer fast cut rate in carbon steel, soft-to-grind materials
- Apr 30, 2019
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced its Norton BlazeX F970 fiber discs for rust removal, deburring, stock removal, blending, cleaning, and detailing. By consistently exposing sharper grain edges, the discs offer improved cut rate and disc life, says the company. The heavy fiber backing resists...
- From The Welder
Xiris expands online weld video library
- Apr 24, 2019
- News Release
Burlington, Ont.-based Xiris Automation Inc. has expanded its weld video library to include more than 300 videos showing examples of GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and plasma, laser, and electron beam welding. The videos are directly from the Xiris weld cameras with no enhancements or touch-ups. They are...
- From The Additive Report
How lasers for 3D printing differ from cutting lasers
- By Kip Hanson
- Apr 23, 2019
- Article
What are the differences and similarities between a laser for 3D printing and a laser for cutting? Experts from TRUMPF, Amada, EOS North America, and 3D Systems weigh in on the additive manufacturing and subtraction manufacturing laser engineering.
- From The Welder
Pferd’s INOX-Total brushes made entirely of stainless for corrosion protection
- Apr 18, 2019
- Product Release
Pferd has introduced a new series of 100 percent stainless steel power brushes designated INOX-Total. All components are produced from 302 stainless (INOX) for corrosion protection, so they are suitable for use in environments highly sensitive to contamination. The brushes are available for...
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