Tre’ Heflin-King

Tre' Heflin-King is the applications engineering manager and CWI for Hobart. www.HobartBrothers.com [email protected].

Articles by Tre’ Heflin-King

How Shielding Gas Affects Filler Metal Performance

Selecting the right shielding gas is vital to gaining good weld quality and minimizing unnecessary downtime.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Filler Metals

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about filler metals and welding best practices to help improve weld quality, productivity and overall welding success. These tips can help you make the right filler metal selection, address common challenges and get the most from your welding operation.

Understanding Deoxidizers in Filler Metals

Selecting a filler metal with added deoxidizers can minimize your costs by reducing non-value-added tasks, such as pre-weld cleaning and grinding, while also providing the quality you need. Here are some insights into filler metals that offer both the performance and mechanical and chemical properties you need to gain the best results.

Using Metal-Cored Wire with Pulsed MIG to Weld Galvanized Steel

High strength galvanized steel is an excellent material to help automotive manufacturers build lighter-weight vehicles, but it can present some challenges that make it difficult to weld.

Industry News

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Obtains Pratt & Whitney Approval

This accomplishment reinforces Solar Atmospheres’ dedication to excellence and its ability to meet the evolving demands of the aerospace industry.

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Webinar: How to make more money by Connecting Your Shop

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REGO-FIX Celebrates Innovation with Center for Machining Excellence Grand Opening

The state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot REGO-FIX manufacturing educational and advancement facility houses a wide range of cutting-edge technology and serves as a hub for industry innovation that is accessible to manufacturers and industry thought leaders worldwide.

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