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The Lowdown on Welding Power Sources
Jeff Herb of Miller Electric explains why no welding power source solution can fit all needs, then shows how an understanding of your application, your future needs and your environment will help you pick the right power source.
Largest Diameter FCAW Wire for Out-of-Position Welding
Tom Myers of Lincoln Electric examines the size and type of wire needed to weld out of position with a mild-steel, flux-cored wire as fast as possible.
Teach Your Children Well
Virtual reality welding technology from Lincoln Electric not only helps future Ag-Ed teachers at Iowa State University train and prepare for upcoming careers, it serves as a recruiting tool to advance the proud ISU tradition of producing the nation’s next generation of skilled Ag-Ed teachers.
American Built Building of America
The economics for successful U.S. manufacturing appear to be swinging in the right direction, but a skilled labor shortage and economic uncertainty are clouding the view. Strategies for success vary among American manufacturers, but Hypertherm chose to invest here and is succeeding. Here’s how they did it.
Lincoln Electric Named Exclusive Welding Supplier for Robby Gordon Truck Series
All trucks featured in the series are being built in Gordon’s shop using Lincoln welding equipment, his longtime NASCAR and Off-Road partner.
Harris Products Group Hires New District Sales Manager
J. Jones has joined the sales team as the district sales manager responsible for supporting customers in Texas and the Gulf Coast.
More Machine Orders For Thompson
The friction welding machinery manufacturer has won $15 million worth of new orders, with four machines bound for the U.S. and nine in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Harris Products Group Recognized for Being Named Top U.S. Plant
The Mason facility manufactures brazing and soldering alloys used in the manufacture of OEM products in HVAC/R, transportation and automotive, mining and energy, heavy fabrication and other industries, along with brazing rings and return bends.
Understanding and Lowering Weld Costs
Nick Peterson of Miller Electric explains why shops stand to reap significant benefits by better understanding and controlling whether step B in the process is truly preparation for step C, or simply compensation for the inefficiency of step A.
Checking the Pulse of Welding Inconel
Whether TIG welding in the aerospace industry or MIG welding overlay in a plant environment, successfully welding Inconel can depend on your pulsing capabilities and other new features made possible with modern equipment. Dave Almy and Mark Kadlec of Miller Electric explain why.
Welding Robots Justified
The traditional ROI focused on robots as a direct replacement for people. But many fabricators now investing in automation with welding robots eventually hire more people too. What is going on?
Preventing Weld Failures
Here are four ways that welding operators can protect against weld failures and help maintain the productivity and profitability of a shop’s welding operation.
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