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- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: What is cast and helix?
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 5, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
What are cast and helix? Find out how cast and helix are two separate attributes of spooled wires intended for gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and more.
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Compressed air filter provides point-of-use filtration
- Jan 5, 2015
- Safety
- Product Release
Walmec North America’s two-stage compressed air filter is designed to operate most effectively when placed near the point of use. Featuring a 5-micron rating, it is available in flows from 15 to 250 SCFM and pressure ratings up to 250 PSI. The air filter is suitable for a variety of...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Understanding AC and HAZ ‘cracks’
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 2, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: I know that when aluminum alloys are gas tungsten arc-welded (GTAW), usually we use alternating current (AC) because it give some sort of cleaning action. Can you explain what it is and how it works? A: Sure, let’s try. But before I start, let me admit that this explanation is a bit of a...
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Direct Metals hires new inside sales representative
- Jan 2, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- News Release
Direct Metals, Kennesaw, Ga., an international steel service center providing perforated metal, bar grating, expanded metal, safety grating, architectural metals, handrail components, and wire mesh products, has hired Ryan Garner as inside sales representative. Garner previously worked for CED...
- From The Fabricator
Print-A-Part 3d launches 3-D parts e-commerce site
- Jan 2, 2015
- Shop Management
- News Release
Print-A-Part 3d, an Alexandria, Va.-based engineering firm, has announced the launch of its 3-D parts e-commerce site at www.printapart3d.com. The site offers industrial parts such as screws, bolts, nuts, and washers. Products are delivered by digital download as ready-to-use STL files....
- From The Welder
Oxylance announces distribution and sales agreement with Castolin Eutectic of Canada
- Jan 2, 2015
- Consumables
- News Release
Birmingham, Ala.-based Oxylance has announced a distribution and sales agreement with Castolin Eutectic of Canada. Oxylance Sure Cut systems and underwater cutting and welding rods now are carried in Castolin Eutectic’s distribution centers for delivery to the Canadian marketplace. Oxylance...
- From The Fabricator
The Bradbury Co. announces two staff promotions
- Jan 2, 2015
- Roll Forming
- News Release
The Bradbury Co. Inc., Moundridge, Kan., has announced the promotion of Mike Meuli to project engineering manager and Jeremy Croley to Plant 2 manager. Employed with the company since 1997, Meuli previously held the position of Plant 2 manager. In his new role, Meuli monitors and evaluates...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Defining arc rectification
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 2, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: Sometimes when I’m AC gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum, the arc will start to flutter for a while. I can see it and hear it. Usually it goes away after a few seconds. What’s going on? A: First of all, the good news is that you’re not imagining it. This phenomenon is fairly common...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Using 4043 versus 4047 filler wire
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 30, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: I usually use 4043 filler wire for welding 6061-T6 and castings. My friend told me I should switch to 4047 because it’s stronger. Is that true? It’s more expensive than 4043. Is it worth it? A: As you know, 4043 and 5356 are the most common aluminum filler alloys. In fact, these two alloys...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: How to prep aluminum for welding
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 29, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Frank Armao answers a question regarding the best way to clean aluminum before welding.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Fabricating aluminum planters
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 29, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Have a question about fabricating aluminum planters? Frank Armao explains what aluminum and fillers to use when welding plant boxes. Find out more here.
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Tensile Testing Welding for 6061-T6
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 26, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
FMA's experts answer a question about passing the tensile tests for procedure qualification of aluminum alloy 6061-T6. Learn more about passing tensile tests.
- From The Fabricator
Automated robotic bending cell handles small, complex parts
- Dec 26, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Amada’s EG 6013 AR automated robotic bending cell combines a servo-electric press brake with an advanced bending robot. The high-speed system is suitable for small, complex parts, eliminating the need for human operation and the associated risk of dealing with difficult-to-handle small parts....
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Vertical-airflow cabinet oven developed
- Dec 26, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Grieve has developed No. 814, a 500-degrees-F, electrically heated cabinet oven, currently used for plastic and metal part heat-treating operations at a customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of the oven are 22 by 21 by 85 in. The Nichrome® wire tubular elements deliver 18 kW to heat the oven...
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Aluminum Workshop: Arc welding aluminum with other processes
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 26, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
We answer subscriber questions about arc welding aluminum including processes like SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and stick welding aluminum. Learn more here.
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