September 13, 2005
Articles
Understanding Material Properties: Stiffness
Grinder operators keep spark streams away from persons and flammables. Today's welders producie quality, precise welds needing less material removal....
Understanding Material Properties: Stiffness
As odd as it seems, engineers sometimes misunderstand the role of material properties. In attempting to solve a problem, they often seek a stronger material...
Want to compete even better? Look inside.
Two unrelated articles in this issue can be combined to get good ideas on how to become more competitive. The first article talks about a new challenge...
Green lasers aim to weld red
Mark Rodighiero Green-laser-welded connections offer "forgiving" process parameters and highly reliable connections. Autogenous copper welds eliminate...
Negotiating the jungle of equipment acquisition
Randy Broadwater, product manager, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Edited by Bruce Vernyi, editor-in-chief Welding engineers and operations managers can compete...
BOC announces U.S. helium price increase
BOC, Murray Hill, N.J., announced it will increase prices for U.S. helium 8 to 10 percent, effective Oct. 1, or as contracts allow. The company said the...
Bosch and SkillsUSA align to support the trades
Kansas City's H. Roe Bartle Hall hosted this year's TeamWorks competition. More than 4,600 competitors competed. More than 4,600 competitors participated...
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products receives gold medal
The Defense System Supply Center, Richmond, Va., gave ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C, a Gold Medal Best Value Award at a recent ceremony....
General Electric Company Acquires Everest VIT, Inc.
General Electric Inspection Technologies, Huerth, Germany, has acquired Everest VIT, Inc., a Welch Allyn subsidiary focused on remote visual inspection...
Inverter welder for DIYers
ArcOne's I 100 STS inverter welder handles DC TIG and stick applications and for on-site job repairs or for doityourselfers. Lightweight, portable, and...
Microwelding systems
NovaTech's microwelding systems let users see what they are repairing with minimal heat. The systems produce welds with less than 0.005 in. of sink in...
Oven stabilizes electrodes
DryRod II Type 5 is a 50-pound capacity portable welding electrode stabilizing oven. Standard features include an ajustable range thermostat and inner...
Oxyfuel outfit welds and cuts
ESAB's Jesse James Purox MetalMaster oxyfuel outfits sport heavy-duty welding torches with cutting attachments, such as Purox 4200 series cutting tips,...
Press brake calculators
Pacific Press's web-based press brake bending-force calculators find the right tonnage for processing 90 air bends. In addition, hydraulic press draw-force...
Seam welder
Cemsa's MRL-F/P-1000 tackes longitudinal welding of galvanized tubes and drums. Motion has been taken over by a pincers trolley from the machine's wheels....
Torches prevent damage
Alfa oxyfuel torches use integrated height sensors and internal autoignition so external parts are not damaged by slag or other hazards. The torches provide...
Travel carriage goes vertical
Trackless Magnetic Moggy Fillet Welding Travel Carriage automates fillet, lap and butt welding and climbs vertically and horizontally. It is well-suited...
Water-cooled torches
Weldcrafts WP-20 and WP-20P TIG torches feature an around-thehead cooling design that makes them compact and lightweight The design reduces weld discontinuities...
Workhorse motor
ServoTube linear motors replace optical encoders with integral Hall position sensors. The motor has two basic components the thrust rod and forcer and...
Q & A
Question: What filler wire would you recommend for welding DH36 to AL-6XN superaustenitic stainless steel?Answer: I would only resort to a nickel-base...
Research on stir welding
by Wayne M. Thomas, David G. Staines, Ian M. Morris, Edward R. Watts Edited by Kimberley A. Gilles, associate editor Fig. 2. Weld surface appearance formed...
Are robots the warehouse workforce of the future?
Foster-Miller's Pipe Mouse robot. New roles, new configurations, new value. Examples from Foster-Miller include this RF controlled Talon robot for military...
Manifold production improvements
Rexarc International Inc.West Alexander, Ohiorexarc.com Byron's old gas system supplied insufficient and inconsistent pressure and flow to the shop's...
Joining old with new
Wolf RoboticsFt. Collins, Colo.wolfrobotics.com An existing, heavy-duty two-axis positioner and new robot rotating tower and travel track join old but...
Cable reels
Reelcraft's reels for welding cable have a powder-coated, industrial-grade steel base, guide arm and spool. The reels are rated for 50 and 100 feet of...
Fast chuck adapters
Fast-Adapt quick change chuck adapters convert threejaw chucks into quick-change chucks. The one-handed loading/unloading system allows fast insertion...
Low-hydrogen electrodes
Hobart 18AC mild steel, low-hydrogen stick electrodes are suitable for small 208/230 V, single-phase AC power sources and DC utility-type welders. They...
Molded respirators
PeakFit respirators feature pre-shaped, molded nose bridges with comfortable metal bands encased in foam. The N95 mask is latex-free and includes an adjustable...
Safe torch igniter
Cliplight is offering its Spark-Key as a safe and reliable torch igniter for all flammable gases used in industrial applications. The 51/2-in.-long, water-resistant...
Silver lining extends life
Thermacut Inc. says its Field use shows Super-Life Electrodes' silver-wrapped, hafnium inserts improve cooling. The company says improved heat dispersion...
Waterjet grating and fixturing
Jobshop Grates is a waterjet grating and fixturing system that provides a stable and flat surface that incorporates a jigging and clamping system. Made...
Howell Family Establishes Welding Scholarship
In memory of William B. and Marcia H. Howell, their children Johannes and Deborah Howell Kurd and Robb and Joann Howell have established an annual scholarship...
Marathon Sensors opens Beijing subsidiary
Marathon Sensors Inc., Cincinnati, has opened Marathon Monitors and Control Systems Corporation ( Beijing) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary in Beijing...
4-H welders make their best better
One of the 59 youth participating in the Ohio 4-H Welding contest August 4 at The Ohio State University. The contest included an interview, welding, and...
Precision Castparts to acquire Special Metals
Precision Castparts Corp., Portland, Ore., is acquiring Special Metals Corp. (SMC), a producer of high-performance nickel-based alloys and super alloys....
Why do we need welders?
Richard Harris, contributing editor A student practices during a Welders Without Borders class while the instructor (left) watches his technique. The...
Data collector for inspectors
QMSuite 2.0 software for quality-control data collection, analysis and reporting can be used with portable Tablet PCs with touch-screens or with stationary...
Double-cut bits auger bits
Double Cut auger bits from Morse have self-feed screw points for easy boring and a double-flute design for fast clearance and chip removal. The cutting...
Filtration system uses curtains
RoboVent BinVac Smoking Parts Hood captures and cleans smoke, debris, and contaminants from the air before it is returned to the plant. This filtration...
Genesis CRZ-ST
CRZ-ST is a single trunion robotic welding and cutting workcell that handles small to medium-sized parts with medium to high part volumes. Its compact...
Heavy fabrication power
Lincoln Electric's Invertec V450-PRO inverter-based power source tackles heavy fabrication in addition to stick, TouchStart TIG, MIG, cored-wire welding,...
Weld-cleaning machine
The lightweight Surfox Mini removes heat tint and passivate stainless steel TIG welds during field-equipment installations or on small jobs. It has a...
Auto-darkening helmets
Miller's Big Window Elite series of auto-darkening welding helmets feature four independent arc sensors, said to improve out-of-position welding. The...
