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Consumables
Consumables - The devil is in the details, especially when it comes to welding processes. This technology area has information on consumables, including cutting tips, electrodes and wire, spatter prevention compounds, temporary purge dams, and welding torch components.
- From The Fabricator
Quaker Houghton announces CFO transition
- May 9, 2024
- News Release
Quaker Houghton, Conshohocken, Pa., has appointed Tom Coler, CPA, as executive vice president and CFO effective June 10.
- From The Fabricator
Cleaner removes stains and rust without harsh fumes
- Apr 30, 2024
- Product Release
Madison Chemical has introduced Soar HF, a high-foaming, liquid acidic cleaner designed to penetrate and remove rust, oxides, calcium carbonate, and other types of scale, stains, and deposits without harmful fumes.
- 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 Welder
The role of flux in submerged arc welding performance
- By David Meyer
- Apr 29, 2024
- Blog Post
The Consumables Corner duo examine the types of flux used in submerged arc welding and discuss why the basicity index value can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful weld.
- From The Fabricator
Biobased antiseize compound designed for plant maintenance
- Mar 19, 2024
- Product Release
Renewable Lubricants has introduced Bio-Food Grade HT antiseize compound, a biobased extreme-pressure compound for lubricating sliding surfaces in a variety of industrial applications.
- From The Welder
A-Ox Welding Supply and A&B Welding Supply join Meritus Gas Partners
- Mar 12, 2024
- News Release
Meritus Gas Partners has entered into a partnership with A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., and A&B Welding Supply Co. Inc., Rapid City, S.D.
- From The Fabricator
Best practices for managing waterjet abrasive
- By Dan Davis, Joe Morris, and Stephen Podnorszki
- Mar 4, 2024
- Article
This guide to waterjet abrasive selection and handling should help any fabrication shop with a waterjet or those looking to purchase one.
- From The Fabricator
Airgas named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces lists
- Feb 16, 2024
- News Release
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, a U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, has been featured on two Newsweek lists: America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2023 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024.
- From The Fabricator
Kolene Corp. appoints VP of R&D
- Feb 1, 2024
- News Release
Detroit-based Kolene Corp., a provider of equipment, formulations, and processes for cleaning and conditioning metal surfaces, has promoted Louis R. Pignotti to vice president of research and development and to an officer of the company.
- From The Welder
Improving results in flat-position submerged arc welding
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Jan 23, 2024
- Blog Post
The Consumables Corner team helps a shop that’s struggling with submerged arc welding quality when welding in the flat position.
- From The Welder
Meritus Gas Partners announces partnership with Airco Gases Southwest
- Jan 17, 2024
- News Release
Meritus Gas Partners has announced it has entered into a partnership with Airco Gases Southwest LLC.
- From The Fabricator
MicroCare names national sales manager
- Jan 16, 2024
- News Release
MicroCare LLC, a provider of cleaning, coating, and lubrication products, has appointed Vince Libercci as national sales manager.
- From The Fabricator
MicroCare welcomes COO
- Jan 13, 2024
- News Release
New Britain, Conn.-based MicroCare, a provider of cleaning, coating, lubrication, and infection prevention products for a variety of industries, has appointed Lu Anne Green as COO.
- From The Fabricator
Wall Colmonoy marks 85th year in business
- Dec 19, 2023
- News Release
Wall Colmonoy, a leading global materials engineering group, is celebrating 85 years of business with celebrations at each of its six locations.
- From The Fabricator
Flux-cored wire designed for variety of structural applications
- Dec 13, 2023
- Product Release
Weldcote, a division of Zika Group, offers Mighty Arc flux gas-shielded and mild steel flux-cored wire.
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