Welding
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Choosing a Butt Weld Joint Preparation
Which joint configurations provide the best economy? Here is an examination of the “pro-versus-con” arguments that must be weighed out in order to make an informed decision when choosing between U-groove and V-groove joint preparations and small bevel versus large bevel configurations.
Lean ARC Welding Lowers Cost Per Weld
The IRB 1520ID from ABB Robotics is an attractively priced, high performance arc welding robot with fully integrated dressing that combines 24/7 production durability with 50 percent lower maintenance costs to deliver the lowest cost per weld in its class.
ESAB Partners with KUKA Robotics
To support the growth of the robotic welding business in the U.S., this collaborative relationship offers automated robotic arc welding solutions for applications ranging from heavy and light duty welding, to sub-arc, to hybrid laser-arc welding.
Top Ten Things to Teach Novice Welders
Training must go beyond creating quality welds. This primer shows why instilling good habits early on is important to ensure that these individuals are prepared to contribute positively to the overall welding operation and gain the confidence they need to become increasingly proficient.
Pipe Welding Solutions
Bug-O Systems answers many medium-to-large diameter pipe welding challenges with The Piper Plus, a self contained, digitally controlled, mechanized pipe welding system that produces high deposition rates with excellent weld quality to reduce pipe welding costs.
Using 95/5 Shielding Gas During Low-Alloy Filler Rod Conformance Testing
In filler metal qualification tests where argon/oxygen shielding gas mixtures are used, Regis Geisler of Lincoln Electric explains why and how to leave some wiggle room in contracts to make adjustments as the situation warrants, instead of stipulating how welding will take place with a particular blend.
Robotic 3D Cutting Combined with Welding
Flexible systems from Wolf Robotics switch between arc welding, plasma cutting, oxyfuel bevel cutting, pre-heating, etc. using precision tool changers to automate complex parts that once required multiple robots or systems.
Miyachi Unitek Explores Laser Micro Welding Technology at Workshop
The laser technology manager covered the basics of laser micro welding, material and plating selection, part fit-up considerations, and ideal fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG micro welding applications.
Lincoln Electric Names Director of Marketing for North America
Bruce Chantry will oversee all core functions for North American marketing of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, fume extraction equipment, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment.
ESAB Hosts Legendary Racer at SEMA
Rod Saboury will be the special guest at the show as he receives a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette street racer with a customized 800 hp crate motor that was built using ESAB welding equipment and filler metals.
Storage & Re-Drying Considerations of Low Hydrogen SMAW Electrodes
While executing proper welding technique is the most obvious way to avoid porosity or other defects in low hydrogen SMAW welding, Joseph Murlin of Lincoln Electric explains how the success of the job actually starts well before the first arc is struck.
Best Practices for Using Low Hydrogen SMAW Electrodes
Follow the guidelines in this primer from Joseph Kolasa and Joseph Murlin of Lincoln Electric for applications where base metals have a tendency to crack, where thick sections are to be welded or where the base metal has an alloy content higher than that of mild steel, such as high carbon and low alloy steels.
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