RELEVANCE OF DROP-WEIGHT TESTING IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE REFERENCE NIL-DUCTILITY TEMPERATURE
The drop-weight test has become commonplace in the testing of ferritic steel and weld metal used in several types of components in nuclear reactor pressure vessels. But Regis Geisler of Lincoln Electric questions whether this method is now obsolete and whether there is another predictive tool that should be used to determine the RTNDT of weld deposits.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PULSED MIG WELDING OF ALUMINUM
Three manufacturers share their tales with Mike Vandenberg, Jeff Herb and Chris Roehl of Miller Electric of pulsed MIG welding of aluminum and how new technologies have made the process more viable in their operations by reducing distortion and rework, improving productivity and standardizing wire size.
2012 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY:
Welding
Forecast: Look for modest increases in oil and gas, agriculture, mining, railroad, transportation, defense as total system solutions get new talent up to speed as quickly as possible, focus on shorter ROI, and are customized by industry needs.
Wolf Robotics Names Regional Manager of Brazil Operations
Marcio Mininel, a Six Sigma Black Belt, now oversees the sale of custom engineered and modular welding solutions for all of Brazil.
ESAB Acquired by Colfax Corporation
A leader in the pump and fluid handling business acquires a popular welding brand.
Mexico’s Manufacturing Continues to Grow
Manufacturing growth is increasing in 2011, with both new and existing companies expanding operations across various sectors, most notably through record-breaking numbers in auto production and vehicle exports.
FABTECH 2011: WELDING (Part Two)
FABTECH 2011 exhibited the latest advancements in arc, gas, resistance and laser welding for diverse material joining applications, including sheet metal, pipes and tubes, jewelry, plastics and other exotic materials. Now our Show-in-Print brings some more of those welding systems and related equipment to you!
FABTECH 2011: WELDING (Part One)
FABTECH 2011 exhibited the latest advancements in arc, gas, resistance and laser welding for diverse material joining applications, including sheet metal, pipes and tubes, jewelry, plastics and other exotic materials. Now our Show-in-Print brings some of those welding systems and related equipment to you!
TIG TORCH IMPROVES WELDING PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL ON MULTIPLE MATERIAL THICKNESSES
Ideal for professional or hobbyist welders, these six different TIG torches from Weldcraft, including some with gas valves and flex necks, provide 150 amp DC and 115 amp AC welding capabilities at 60 percent duty cycle and are available with 12.5 ft and 25 ft, one-piece or two-piece cable lengths.
Registered Professional Engineer, Specials Certification Engineer, AWS Certified Welding Inspector
The Lincoln Electric Company
