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Arc Welding
Arc Welding - The arc welding technology area focuses on the most commonly used arc welding processes, mainly GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, SMAW/stick, and plasma. The articles and press releases cover processes and power sources, plus all of the related items—electrodes and wire, wire feeders, fixtures, manipulators, positioners, and power sources. If you need information on personal protective gear, ventilation systems, and safety practices for welders, see our Safety coverage area.
- From The Fabricator
Washington artist creates life-size elk sculptures
- By Rafael Guerrero
- May 18, 2024
- Article
Washington-based sculptor Jason Paul has focused his metal art projects on one animal: elk.
- From The Welder
Building a successful welding program from the ground up
- By Rafael Guerrero
- May 15, 2024
- Article
Welding instructor Brent Tuttle has earned recognition and praise for finding ways to get students in the La Mirada, Calif., community interested in welding.
Making the move from hard automation to robotic welding
- By Jeffrey Noruk
- May 6, 2024
- Article
When water heater maker A.O. Smith wanted to upgrade to robotic welding, it analyzed its entire production line to make full use of the latest automation.
- From The Fabricator
BZI opens Iron Depot store in Utah
- May 3, 2024
- News Release
BZI celebrated the grand opening of its welding materials and industrial supply store, Iron Depot, in Cedar City, Utah, with a symbolic metal ribbon cutting ceremony on April 26.
- From The Welder
Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
- May 3, 2024
- News Release
More than 100 Connecticut and Rhode Island students got an up-close look at careers in manufacturing and defense at the recent Maritime Welding Competition and Career Exploration Event in Groton, Conn.
- From The Welder
Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners
- May 3, 2024
- News Release
Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) held the 2024 Illinois High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on April 20, with more than 50 students participating.
- From The Welder
Welding power source’s modes designed to help optimize performance
- May 3, 2024
- Product Release
ESAB has introduced the Warrior Edge 500 DX multiprocess power source featuring four MIG welding modes—thin, root, root pipe, and speed—as well as an advanced pulse mode.
- From The Welder
Three ESAB welding machines win Red Dot Awards for product design
- Apr 29, 2024
- News Release
ESAB Corp., North Bethesda, Md., has announced that three of its welding machines have received the 2024 Red Dot Award for product design.
- From The Welder
Power source added to cobot welding system for simplified automation
- Apr 29, 2024
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC has announced that the Copilot collaborative robotic welding system now features the new Auto Deltaweld as its welding power source.
- From The Welder
Aluminum MIG wires offer smooth feeding, reduced tangling
- Apr 29, 2024
- Product Release
AlcoTec, an ESAB brand, has upgraded all its 4043 and 4047 aluminum MIG welding wire products with a proprietary surface treatment technology.
- From The Fabricator
Fabricating favorite childhood memories
An episode of The Fabricator Podcast inspired a welder to fabricate a mind-blowing cartoon image from the past: Adam Bomb of the Garbage Pail Kids.
- From The Fabricator
Robotic welding sets up small-batch manufacturer for future growth
- Apr 26, 2024
- News Release
Fronius developed a robotic welding cell for Anton Paar GmbH that meets the manufacturer's requirements for flexibility, positioning possibilities, and varying welding processes.
- From The Welder
How welders can stay safe during grinding
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Apr 24, 2024
- Article
An abrasives expert from Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives answers questions on safety, red flags, storage tips, and PPE.
- From The Welder
Compact weld camera monitors TIG, plasma processes
- Apr 24, 2024
- Product Release
Xiris has introduced the XVC 310 Lipstick Weld Camera for GTAW and plasma processes in confined spaces, such as narrow gap and orbital applications.
- From The Welder
ESAB unveils Texas facility renovation
- Apr 15, 2024
- News Release
ESAB held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its newly renovated facility in Denton, Texas.
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