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MANUFACTURING M&A DEALS INCREASE TO $16 BILLION IN 3Q10
Fueled by an increase of mega-deals but due to increased uncertainty, companies are structuring deals in new ways and handling them differently by avoiding large, staged auctions, except in cases that involve a sizable, high-profile asset.
Pre-Calculating Wire-Feed Speed, Travel Speed and Voltage
It is possible for manufacturers that are welding with solid wire or flux-cored wire to calculate the starting wire-feed speed and travel speed? These calculations will get you close, but some tweaking may have to be done to achieve your desired weld.
PREVENTING ARC BLOW IN ROBOTIC TANDEM MIG WELDING APPLICATIONS
Geoff Lipnevicius of Lincoln Electric explains how, by understanding the mechanics of arc blow and how to correctly diagnose it in the weld, operators should be able to eliminate it from their applications.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES TIG WELDING PRECISION
Advanced TIG technology provides the ability to tailor the arc specifically to your application. Nick Peterson of Miller Electric Mfg. shares some facts that will help determine the potential for advanced TIG technology in your plant.
TAKING A GLANCE AT LOW ALLOY FILLER METALS
The goal when selecting a low alloy filler metal is to obtain the right mechanical and chemical properties in the completed weldment. Tim Hensley of Hobart Brothers explains why no single low alloy filler metal is going to fit the bill for all of your applications, and shares some tips on how to make the proper filler selection.
Solid Wire or Flux Cored Wire
If only the cost of the wire and shielding gas are considered, metal cored electrodes are rarely selected, but if you consider the total cost per pound of deposited weld metal, cored wires may actually save you money. Jerry Mathison of ESAB explains why.
D&S Manufacturing Awarded Certification to European Welding Standards
An extensive compliance audit was conducted at the D&S Manufacturing facility by TÜV Rheinland based in Cologne, Germany. The auditor tested welding coordinators regarding their weld process knowledge, thoroughly inspected the shop and evaluated all weld procedures.
SOLID RECOVERY: NORTH AMERICAN ROBOT ORDERS UP 34 PERCENT
A total of 9,628 robots valued at $618.4 million were ordered through September by North American manufacturers, an increase of 34 percent in units and 45 percent in dollars over the same period in 2009.
REVOLUTIONARY NEXT GENERATION WELDER PROTECTION APPAREL
Originally developed for military applications, the WeldX fabric in the Arc Armor protective apparel line from Miller Electric Mfg. combines the lightweight and breathability benefits of cotton with exceptional spatter and flame resistance to provide maximum welder protection.
Lincoln Electric and IPG Photonics Enter Strategic Partnership
Under the agreement, the two manufacturers will pursue joint ways of exploiting global opportunities in the high-power laser welding and cutting market.
NETWORK OF RUSSIAN-GERMAN LASER CENTERS EXPANDS
Two testing, consulting and training centers for the industrial use of laser technology recently opened in the regions Taganrog and Kaluga in Russia. The goal of the centers is to modernize manufacturing in Russia with the help of laser technology and know how from Germany.
WELDING PPE COMBINES SAFETY AND COMFORT
The Weld Warrior line of personal protective equipment from ESAB Cutting & Welding uses the industry’s latest auto-darkening system, Angular Dependence Compensation, flame retardent fabrics and other protective technologies that allow welders to work in confidence and safety.
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