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Next Steps in Welding

Here are some of the latest advances in welding systems, filler metals and accessories, PPE and more that can help shops increase their welding productivity, improve process quality and safety, and reduce their overall operating costs.

Posted: November 4, 2017

The intelligent, modular TPS/i Robotics power source from Fronius can now be equipped with the extremely stable Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding process that significantly reduces the heat input and enables continuous regulation from cold to hot for an extremely stable arc and much less spatter, even at high welding speeds. CMT is ideal for welding light and medium-gauge sheets from 0.5 mm up to 4 mm, root passes, galvanized steel applications and special connections, such as copper, zinc, steel-aluminum and titanium.

Robotic Cold Metal Transfer Welding
The intelligent, modular TPS/i Robotics power source from Fronius can now be equipped with the extremely stable Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) welding process that significantly reduces the heat input and enables continuous regulation from cold to hot for an extremely stable arc and much less spatter, even at high welding speeds.

Innovative Automated Technology Increases Efficiency in Aluminum Welding
Ideal for manufacturers of trains, road tankers and chemical tanks, shipbuilding and aerospace components, the ARCLINE PP automated welding process from Linde Gases features a positively energized tungsten electrode for constant cathodic cleaning of the welding area to reduce the risk of inclusions and minimize the need for pre-weld cleaning.

Extended Reach Robot Arm Increases Productivity in Welding on Large Parts
The versatile 3.3 m extended reach robot arm from Miller Electric reduces stopping on longer welds, eliminating the need to reposition the robot and generating more arc-on time for improved efficiency and productivity.

A Welding Helmet for The New Generation of Welders
The sleek, affordable Speedglas Welding Helmet 9002 NC from 3M uses cutting-edge optics that provide a lighter, brighter and more realistic view that may allow better control of the weld puddle and built-in exhaust vents that help reduce lens fogging.

Auto-Darkening Filter Provides Large Viewing Area
The X540V auto-darkening filter from ArcOne has a light shade of 4, dark shade of 9-13, grind and delay, TIG rating of 10, four sensors and an Xtreme viewing area of 12.6 in.

Enhanced Auto-Darkening Helmets for Every Level of Welding
Upgraded auto-darkening helmets from Forney Industries are user friendly, comfortable, lightweight and functional, and economical for every level of knowledge and skill, from the hobbyist, DIY and beginner welder up to the professional welder.

Welding Curriculum Planning Made Easy
Educators can build a solid framework for their courses and spend more time teaching instead of planning by using Course Builder, a timesaving curriculum-planning tool for welding educators from Lincoln Electric.

Digital Multi-Tool for Welding Gas Applications
Also available in Spanish and French, the free iGASES app from Witt has an inert gas advisor that recommends the appropriate gas composition for various welding methods and metals, including pressure, volume, flowrate, temperature, mass and other parameters.

Weld Camera Starter Kit for Remote Process Monitoring
The Weld Camera starter kit from Xiris Automation includes the XVC-1000 High Dynamic Range (HDR) weld camera, a collection of optics, mounting hardware, power supplies and cables all packed in a convenient plastic case for easy storage and transport.

Welding Lab Services Optimize User Processes
SKS Welding Systems labs use robot rotary tilting table combinations to simulate almost any conceivable component position so that all arc welding processes can be simulated in a very short time, and different torch and wear part geometries are examined for accessibility studies on the actual workpiece.

Nickel Alloy Welding Wire for Trouble-Free, High Quality Work in Demanding Environments
Innovative nickel alloys from Sandvik Materials Technology achieve greater consistency between heats and batches and represent a real milestone for welding applications.

Advanced Flow Regulator Delivers Reliable Control in Laser Assist Gas Supply Applications
Ideal for bulk and micro bulk supply systems, fiber laser assist gas supply, and assist gas delivery systems from high pressure sources, the ultra-high flow 67B Series regulator from CONCOA provides steady and reliable control for delivery pressures up to 750 psig and flow rates up to 24,000 SCFH.

View and Monitor the Submerged Arc Welding Process in Full HD
The compact iShot Weld-i SAW HD weld monitoring video camera system from InterTest can verify torch positions, wire feed orientation and welding part alignment during submerged arc welding applications.

High Power Scanning Head for Continuous Large Area Welding, Additive Manufacturing or Volume Cladding
For high power fiber, disk, CO2 and diode lasers using collimated beams up to 48 mm diameter, the FiberScan HR scanning head from Laser Mechanisms can deliver 20+ kW of laser power to any point within the system’s field of view.

Innovative Flame Resistant and Breathable Welding Jacket
Ideal for welding operations, assembly and metal fabrication, the innovative FR flame resistant welding jacket from Magid features ANSI Cut Level 4 sleeves and a breathable FR mesh back panel to help prevent heat exhaustion and provide protection while allowing body heat to escape so workers stay cool.