Welding
Welding automation and new technologies will be on display at Fabtech 2024.
Posted: October 2, 2024
Automation Solutions Feature American Made Tools for Connection to Robotic Systems
Dynabrade, Inc. (Clarence, NY) is proud to offer a new line of American made power tools for use with Robotic Systems. Finishing excellence meets automation technology. Dynabrade will be in Booth W-3881.
Dynabrade power tools are designed to perfectly integrate with collaborative robotics. This process ensures simple set up, reliable operation, smooth customer experience and easy programming. The result is fast, smooth, and low-risk integration.
Our line of power tools features easy set up with robotics. It also achieves full control of the finishing process, finishing force on the workpiece and much improved consistency. This process also eliminates operator fatigue and potential ergonomic injuries. Dynabrade’s high-durability pneumatic motors also allow for continuous operation. Each Dynabrade power tool can be quickly changed for multiple finishing processes and the solenoid accessory allows for easy auto on/off operation of the tool.
Dynabrade power tools for use with robotics include random orbital sanders, in-line finishing sanders, abrasive belt tools, depressed center wheel grinders, disc sanders, and cut-off tools.
Dynabrade also offers a proof-of-concept program. We can help the customer solve their grinding and finishing concerns. We will provide proof-of-concept work at our in-house laboratory located at our corporate headquarters in Clarence, N.Y. Additionally, we will provide the customer with a complete detailed report highlighting our results and recommended procedures. As an added feature, no-obligation demonstrations are offered on any Dynabrade product in our line. Please contact us for details.
Dynabrade has been supplying quality industrial abrasive power tools and accessories to industries worldwide for more than 55 years.
Industrial Systems and Hands-on Demos of Manual Welding and Cutting Products
Reflecting the different needs of larger industrial customers and small- to medium-sized fabricators, ESAB’s (North Bethesda, MD) exhibit will have two prominent areas dedicated to these customers and their unique needs. ESAB will exhibit in Booth W-3801.
Products for Industrial Customers
One portion of the booth focuses on technologies that improve productivity, workflow and business results for industrial companies, including:
- Live arc demonstrations include the Red Dot award-winning Warrior® Edge 500DX/RobustFeed Edge DX and its SPEED, PULSE, THIN and ROOT weld modes that deliver faster travel speeds, reduce heat input, increase puddle control and decrease spatter.
- The ESAB Cobot and an industrial robot with the new RoboFeed Edge robotic wire feeder, the new Aristo® Edge 500R power source, an automation gateway, a variety of torch options and dress kits for leading robotic systems.
- The new InduSuite FloCloud system, which enables industry to track gas process parameters, analyze gas consumption and identify gas leaks and over consumption.
- The WeldCloud suite of software applications to analyze and document welding productivity metrics, manage fleets and simplify traceability and compliance with connected welding systems.
- ESAB filler metals including the enhanced AlcoTec 4000 series wires with smoother feeding performance and fewer tangles, as well as the new OK Autrod 42 LSW low-slag 70-S solid wire.
- Automated welding systems in the booth include AMI® orbital TIG systems, the Versotrac tractor, an industrial robotic cell, and ESAB’s industry-leading integrated SAW systems with new Adaptio AI-driven wire placement technology, the Aristo® 1000 AC/DC power source, SAW filler metals and fluxes, and CaB column and booms.
- Cutting automation systems on display include the ESAB Combirex™ PRO and the highly affordable Thermal Dynamics® Automation Precision 130 plasma power source.
Products for Small- and Medium-sized Businesses
The second half of the ESAB exhibit will engage small- and medium-sized fabricators and the next generation of welders with technology such as the award-winning Renegade™ VOLT ES 200i battery-powered welder, named to Popular Mechanic’s Tool of the Year list. The ESAB Cobot, which features an easy-to-use programming application, empowers welders, not programmers, to automate applications, bid more competitively and win new business. Cutting automation systems such as Swift-Cut Pro enable even the smallest company to leverage the power of CNC technology, bring metal cutting in-house, expand service offerings and improve delivery times.
New products this year at the show include the Rebel™ EMP 215ic (now enhanced with pulsed DC TIG capabilities), the more powerful Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster™ 50+ and 70+ manual plasma cutters, and the new Savage A50 LUX helmet with a flawless EN 1/1/1/1 optical level. The ESAB Rogue series of Stick, TIG and welders are also featured.
ESAB is pleased to offer even more hands-on use, skills contests using Victor® torches and regulators, promotional drawings, and other activities to mark the company’s 120th anniversary.
New Dual Wire Feeder Ensures Stable Wire Feeding for the Perfect Arc
Welders who work with multiple alloys or wire sizes will soon be able to work smarter and faster with the help of the new Fronius USA LLC (Portage, IN) dual wire feeder. The WF 25i Dual gives additional flexibility to both iWave and TPSi welders by adding immediate access to another wire type and torch. There’s no need to exchange filler metal, wear parts or the welding torch. Simply pick up the other torch to switch between applications. The dual wire feeder ensures stable wire feeding for the perfect arc and is an exceptional choice for companies in industries such as construction machinery, shipbuilding, automotive and pipeline construction.
Fronius is the leader for arc welding innovation. We offer solutions for manual MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with advanced technology for robotic and automated welding applications. Through our tailored solutions and customer service we create lasting partnerships. Come weld with us in Booth W-4364.
See Cutting-edge New and Optimized Welding Products in Action
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC (Appleton, WI), a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding products, will showcase its latest welding and safety equipment for manufacturing, fabrication and construction. The company will be in Booth W-4342.
Take part in demos and see the latest welding advances from Miller, Hobart®, Bernard® and Tregaskiss® — and explore new welding solutions that will be unveiled at the show.
New product at FABTECH:
- ClearLight™ 4x Lens Technology, available in all Digital Performance™, Digital Elite™, Digital Infinity™ and T94™ Series helmets, provides up to four times the clarity of welding helmets with 1/1/1/1 as per official USA ANSI certification of lens visibility. Welders can keep their helmets down between welding and non-welding tasks, improving safety and productivity.
Manufacturing Solutions from Miller includes:
- OptX™ Handheld Laser Welder nearly eliminates the learning curve for beginner operators and raises productivity up to five times to 10 times. Ideal for precision welding applications up to 5/16” with tight fit-up and minimal gaps where high productivity is needed.
- Dynasty® 400 and 800 TIG and stick welders are now enhanced with an intuitive LCD interface that puts precision capabilities at operators’ fingertips with straightforward settings and program memory without hidden menus.
- Hercules™ significantly boosts productivity and deposition with a high-quality, single-wire automated solution. It features the new 1/16″ FabCOR® Hercules welding wire, welding waveform and redesigned extended Tregaskiss consumable.
- Copilot™ collaborative robot system offers quality welding with simplified programming, settings and operation for welders of every skill level. Now available for the first time with touch sensing and seam tracking.
- Hobart FabCOR® Elevate Filler Metal delivers exceptional deposition rates and consistent feedability at high wire speeds for automated and handheld applications.
Construction and Fabrication Solutions:
- Trailblazer® 330 Series is a lighter and smaller construction-ready, engine-driven welder with premium features and industry-leading arc performance. Paired with remote Wireless Interface Control, it eliminates the need to walk back to the machine, saving time and money on the jobsite. The Air Pak™ model includes an integrated rotary-screw air compressor for expanded capabilities with an all-in-one solution.
- Bernard IronPro™ Self-Shielded FCAW Gun is ergonomically designed for optimal access and flexibility for hard-to-reach weld joints, along with a handle and trigger that retain less heat and keep out dust and dirt in harsh environments.
- Multimatic® 220 AC/DC With Wireless Foot Pedal is the only machine in its class that offers users the ability to switch welding gas, polarity and welding process automatically while recalling the last MIG or TIG settings, now available as a wireless foot pedal package.
A Range of Innovative Solutions and Products
Bottom (L to R): Norton Vortex Rapid Blend Coarse Grit Wheels and Discs, and Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Non-Woven Flap Discs.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Worcester, MA), one of the world’s largest abrasives manufacturers, has announced that at Booth W-3301 it will feature how to “Work Smart with Norton” by exhibiting a range of abrasives that optimize the user experience. Norton’s abrasives to be highlighted include the latest in grinding, cut-off, blending and finishing solutions to address today’s challenging application requirements. Norton continually researches, designs and manufactures abrasives, as well as offering grinding application guidance, by prioritizing the user experience.
Set for a second unveiling at a major industry trade show in North America are the new Norton RazorStar™ belts, quick-change and fiber discs featuring innovative engineered-shaped ceramic grain, a revolutionary technology with unbeatable performance and metal removal rates in the toughest grinding applications when performing off-hand and/or automated grinding.
Norton RazorStar products include uniquely shaped razor-sharp grains in an upright position along with a special supersized grinding aid, significantly reducing heat generation for cooler cuts and longer life on a range of materials such as carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys and other hard-to-grind metals. In addition to impact grinding and off-hand applications, RazorStar belts are ideal for robotic applications in markets such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas and general machining.
Attendees can also learn about the Norton Abrasive Process Solutions Program, which helps customers determine the optimal grinding or finishing solution for the application at hand, ranging from simple to complex, off-hand or automated, and for metal fabrication, production grinding and virtually any abrasives operation.
Additional abrasives to be highlighted at the Norton booth include:
- Norton Vortex® Rapid Prep Non-Woven Flap Discs last longer and produce significantly increased cutting rates and smear-free finishes simultaneously. Norton patented Vortex agglomerated aluminum oxide grain technology enables the cutting power of a coarser grit while producing a finer finish in one abrasives disc solution.
- Norton Vortex Rapid Blend Coarse Grit Wheels and Discs offer a finishing process solution that reduces and blends welds in a single operation, providing a 30%-to-50% improvement in productivity, while leaving smear-free finishes.
- Norton QUANTUM3™ Line of Grinding and Cutting Wheels cut fast and sharp, achieving increased metal removal in less time, with reduced operator fatigue, to significantly increase grinding output and lower costs. The wheels feature a proprietary grain along with a tougher bond system containing a unique combination of fillers and bonding agents.
- “Norton for Aluminum” Thin Wheels offer right angle cutting and grinding of aluminum and other soft non-ferrous metals. High quality, extra-friable and self-sharpening aluminum oxide grain and specialized bond technology results in the best cutting and grinding wheel performance in its class.
Leading Metalworking Solutions Revolutionize Fabrication Workflow
Prepare to revolutionize your fabrication workflow with Quantum Machinery Group (Charlotte, N.C.). We’re showcasing industry-leading solutions at booths S-18107 and W-3411, where you’ll find the best from Nargesa, Macc, and a special feature of our Siegmund Imperial PLUS Series Welding Tables.
Dive into the world of advanced metal shaping with Nargesa’s range of forging and fabrication equipment. Renowned for their robust performance and exceptional precision, these machines streamline complex bending, cutting, and shaping processes, enabling artisans and manufacturers to craft with confidence and efficiency. Whether you’re handling heavy industrial components or delicate custom pieces, Nargesa’s technology ensures top-notch results with every use.
Simultaneously, Macc’s sawing machines will be showcased, demonstrating their industry-leading accuracy and operational efficiency. These machines are designed to enhance your cutting processes, equipped with features that reduce waste and increase productivity. Macc’s commitment to quality means each saw incorporates the latest in cutting technology, ensuring clean, precise cuts that are crucial for high-quality metalworking.
Highlighting our lineup, the Siegmund Imperial PLUS Series Welding Tables promise unmatched durability and precision. These tables are engineered with a proprietary steel alloy that reaches a hardness of 68 Rockwell, guaranteeing a surface with superior flatness and resistance to wear. Ideal for projects requiring the utmost accuracy, the Imperial PLUS Series stands as the cornerstone for fabricators demanding excellence and reliability in their welding operations.
Visit Quantum Machinery Group and witness firsthand the machinery that drives industry standards. Our expert team will be on hand to demonstrate the superior performance of our products and to discuss tailored solutions that can elevate your projects to unprecedented heights. Experience how our cutting-edge equipment can transform your production capabilities, enhance operational workflow, and lead to breakthroughs in quality and efficiency, setting new benchmarks in the metalworking industry.
Innovative Industrial Solutions Optimize Production Processes
SUHNER (Rome, GA), a global leader in industrial solutions since 1914, will exhibit at Booth W-2901. With over a century of expertise in drive technology, automation, machining technology and surface treatment, SUHNER continues to deliver innovation, quality, and precision to the industry.
Key Offerings:
- Custom Machining Solutions
Leveraging experience from over 6,000 installed units worldwide, SUHNER provides tailored machining solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Robotics Integration
SUHNER’s robotics solutions, including force-compliant end effectors and abrasive changers, address modern manufacturing challenges such as digitalization and labor shortages.
- ROTOmax 4.2 TWIN Grinding System
This versatile system, featuring an electronically controlled DC motor and intuitive interface, excels in grinding, polishing, deburring, and cutting across various industries.
- Advanced 3D Printing Technology
SUHNER’s precision 3D printing capabilities create complex shapes for metal and plastic production, serving industries such as aviation and mechanical engineering.
Visit SUHNER’s booth to explore these cutting-edge solutions and engage with experts to discover how the company’s expertise can optimize production processes and drive manufacturing excellence.
Resistance Welding Leader to Showcase New Press/Spot Welder
T.J. Snow Co. (Chattanooga, TN) will highlight TECNA’s new Model 6158 MFDC Press/Spot Welder in Booth W-2929. This machine includes sensors and a new touch screen control that displays graphical information for current, voltage, energy, resistance, displacement and force.
TECNA Portable Spot Welding Guns are top-of-the-line, self-contained suspended production spot welding guns with integrated transformers and digital weld controls available in C and Scissor Style. The AC portable spot welding guns are available in 16-to-75 KVA. They feature a convenient trigger handle initiation with a weld/no weld feature to permit closing tips without welding. There is a retraction stroke air cylinder for wider tip opening. They also feature a speed control adjustment on air valve. Gyro-suspension allows 360° rotation in three planes for total maneuverability; the handle can also be reversed for special applications. The safety earth leakage detector protection circuit replaces old-style primary line contactors and provides security
Celebrating more than 60 years, T. J. Snow Co. is the full-service leader in the resistance welding industry, providing the most comprehensive and competitive inventory of new and used resistance welding machinery, resistance welding parts and supplies, industrial water chillers and industrial spring balancers in the country. T. J. Snow is also the industry leader in resistance welding service, consulting and training.
In addition to standard options such as Slim Line Pedestal-type Spot & Projection Welders, heavy-duty projection and spot welders and standard multi-gun equipment, the company also offers custom multi-gun welders and turnkey robotics systems. The company also leads the industry in CD (capacitor discharge) welding.
Beyond the Grain with Exclusive New Technologies to Enhance Product Life
WALTER Surface Technologies (Windsor, CT) has launched three exclusive new technologies further to maximize the life of its high-performance ceramic abrasives.
- SMART RESIN™ Technology: WALTER’s exclusive SMART RESIN Technology, found in bonded abrasives such as the ZIP™ XX and the XCAVATOR XX™, works to expose fresh ceramic grains at the optimal moment to achieve the most productive balance between sharpness and life in a metalworker’s given application.
- V-STONG™ BACKING Technology: WALTER’s exclusive V-STRONG™ Backing Technology, found in its ceramic sanding discs such as the XTRACUT™ and the COOLCUT XX™, improves the durability and toughness of the wheel thanks to stronger resistance of the cloth. “With 14% more vulcanized fiber in the cloth than competitors, WALTER ceramic sanding discs last longer, resulting in less wheel changeover,” added Marc Brunet Gagné, senior product manager, WALTER Surface Technologies.
- MAX LIFE™ GLUE: “Most flap discs are baked during the manufacturing process to bond the flaps to the backing,” Brunet Gagné explained. “Unfortunately, this process can dry out the backing cloth of the flaps, reducing its performance.” Now, thanks to WALTER’s exclusive MAX LIFE cold curing glue, WALTER ensures the freshest abrasives possible on products such as the ENDURO-FLEX™ TURBO, to avoid micro-cracking and drying out, which improves consistency and can extend disc life by up to 25%.
WALTER’s new grain-enhancing technologies are now available on all its ceramic abrasive solutions.
Next Generation Abrasive Solutions Include Cutting, Grinding and Combo Wheels
Weiler Abrasives Group (Cresco, PA), a global leader in abrasives and power brushes for surface conditioning, announced it will showcase the next evolution of abrasive solutions in Booth W-3161.
Changeovers cost time and money that operations don’t have to waste. Visitors will find surface conditioning solutions to help them improve productivity and uptime, overcome labor challenges, and address safety issues. They can learn more about solutions for a variety of industries, including shipbuilding, metal fabrication, multipass welding and foundry applications.
Among the new solutions to be featured at the show will be the unique innovation in bonded formulation of the expanded Tiger 2.0 lineup, including the Tiger Ceramic 2.0 and Tiger INOX 2.0 portfolio of cutting, grinding and combination wheels. Tiger Ceramic 2.0 cutting, grinding and combo wheels offer a superior combination of life and cut rate for maximum productivity. The unique design leverages innovative new ceramic grain technology that cuts extremely cool and removes material effortlessly while providing exceptional control for an improved operator experience. Extensive testing shows that the new ceramic wheels deliver an industry-leading 20- to-30% longer product life than the leading ceramic wheels on the market, with no reduction in cut rate. The INOX 2.0 wheels are designed for high performance when cutting and grinding high-value stainless steel parts. Premium aluminum oxide grains provide a smooth cut rate and consistent performance. Both Tiger Ceramic and Tiger INOX wheels are contaminant-free, so they are safe to use on stainless steel.
A new blending disc product lineup from Weiler Abrasives will also be featured in the booth. The blending discs, ideal for a wide range of blending, weld cleaning and polishing needs, can help operations save time and money through faster material removal and longer product life in such demanding industries as shipbuilding, structural fabrication and welding.
Weiler Abrasives specialists will also be scheduling consultations at the booth to help visitors understand their abrasive spend, along with ways to increase productivity and eliminate grinding and finishing bottlenecks. These essential consultations will include a thorough discussion of the steps needed to overcome surface conditioning challenges, whether related to labor, safety or increased customer demand. Specialists can also offer recommendations for better ways to grind and finish stainless steel, Inconel, aluminum and other hard-to-work-with materials — and how to choose the right abrasive for specific applications.
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