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A welding training program at Alabama’s Wallace State Community College expands – and improves — by creating a real-world setting in which students can develop professional standards. Deanna...
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Case Studies Welding Robot Sparks Production Increase, Improves QualityWith the need to increase production and lower costs in the automotive component and power sports industries, Dayton, Ohio-based...
View ArticleErgonomics Make Welders More Productive
New handle design improves performance, significantly decreases operators’ pain, disability A new type of MIG/MAG welding handle has been introduced, one that is designed in cooperation with welding...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts for Working with Portable Abrasive Cup Wheels
What to do, and what not to do, when using abrasives to finish a weld Welding Design staff report A good weld is the product of skill – and the right selection of materials and consumable products....
View ArticleSuitCase X-TREME 12VS
Miller Electric Co.’ SuitCase X-TREME 12VS voltage-sensing wire feeder has been redesigned with a new wire delivery system that ensures... read more
View ArticleMultiple Cutting Lines, Systems … One Nesting Program
Walter Goetz Co. programs punch, laser, and waterjet CNC systems with Jetcam Expert Fabricating subcontractor Walter Goetz Co. is able to program punch, laser, and waterjet CNC systems, easily, with a...
View ArticleAerospace Brazing Today, and Tomorrow
New brazing alloys that improve thermal barrier in jet-engine hot sections. Tom Sandin Increasing a turbine’s temperature capability is critical to improving engine efficiency, but heat tends to...
View ArticleLaser Cutting for Tubes, Pipes, Structurals
Two models of new six-axis Mazak Optonics system Mazak Optonics introduced a cutting machine design for processing an extensive range of tube, pipe, and structural products.read more
View ArticleIntroducing Machines Italia
Watch and listen how Italian suppliers in various manufacturing sectors of machinery and technology are helping numerous North American operations to gain a competitive edge … read more
View ArticleWind Tower Builder Scores Big Order
For Broadwind, $27-million order is first since favorable ITC ruling, PTC renewal An unnamed U.S. manufacturer of wind turbines chose Broadwind Energy Inc. to manufacture and deliver wind towers, for...
View ArticleNew Steel-to-Aluminum Welding Process for Honda
Three developments in joining contribute to lighter door panels, better performing vehicles Honda Motor Co. reports it will implement new welding technologies it has developed in order to join steel...
View ArticleAWL-Techniek Claims Europe's First Laser-Welded CCB
Developer conceives, completes a new manufacturing process for critical automotive structures. AWL-Techniek, a Netherlands-based developer of automated welding systems, reported recently that it will...
View ArticleInterchangeable CCR for Processing Composite Materials
Cut/Clamp/Restart module increases productivity, throughput, and ease of maintenance for fiber-placement machines MAG developed a system for Boeing’s manufacturing operation in North Charleston, S.C.,...
View ArticleSkillsUSA Welding at the Daytona 500
SkillsUSA is holding its Team USA weld finals this week as part of SpeedWeek at the Daytona 500.read more
View ArticleNew Breed of Abrasive Disc
“Get the Edge” with Weiler’s new Tiger Paw™ abrasive flap discs! read more
View ArticleABB Robotics, Fronius to Collaborate, Integrate
Global cooperation for cost-effective robotic welding systems, easier operation, and integrated programming interfaces ABB Robotics established a global agreement to co-develop fully equipped robotic...
View ArticleEmployers Should Prepare for More OHSA Whistleblower Investigations
Richard Alaniz Federal regulators have made changes to safety program policies, training, and internal systems — which is leading to a more aggressive approach to enforcement. OSHA’s increased efforts...
View ArticleCompact Wire-Feeder, for Jobsite Mobility
At sea or on the job, an “ultracompact” design for use with MIG/MAG power sources Fronius International is introducing a compact welding wire feeder that also is rugged enough for jobsite durability...
View ArticleContinuous Tube Welding for California Steel
Induction welding line will expand product range for API 5L line pipe California Steel Industries in Fontana, Calif., chose German plant developer and equipment builder SMS Meer to design and supply a...
View ArticleMSC Industrial Paying $550M for Barnes Distribution
Metalworking/MRO supply specialist to incorporate “in-plant” supply specialist MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. is buying Barnes Group Inc., including substantially all of its assets and certain,...
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