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Tim Hensley, Hobart Brothers	THE INSIDE WIRE Future Infrastructure Projects May Benefit From Filler Metal Conversion Many companies are shifting to self-shielded flux-cored welding to increase productivity for construction jobs that are completed outdoors and that have seismic requirements set forth by AWS Code D1.1. This conversion is a trend worth following.
Geoff Lipnevicius, Lincoln Electric	ROBOTIC WELDING SOLUTIONS New Robotic Welding Process Control Tools Raise Overall Equipment Effectiveness Integrated vision and production monitoring are two key tools that extract and convert data into information to make decisions on cost savings, quality improvement and higher productivity. Manual welders should look for opportunities to automate and introduce process control.
Jim Colt, Hypertherm	SLICE OF ADVICE Choosing The Right Plasma System For Your Mechanized Plate Cutting Requirements Price/performance/operating cost classifications define and separate mechanized plasma systems into three distinct classes, each having its own ideal applications. Here is an examination of these three classes.
Nick Peterson, Miller Electric Mfg.	SMARTARC Resistance: The Unknown Welding Variable When unintended resistance is introduced into the welding circuit, it can lead to equipment failure, poor weld quality, porosity, the inability to weld to specification and the frustration of trying to diagnose an intermittent problem. Here's how to prevent it from happening.
Paul Mercuri, ESAB	THE WELDER’S WORLD Safety In Gas Welding & Cutting: Using Caution With Gases Can Save Lives Any procedure that uses oxygen or other flammable gases in the presence of flame carries significant risks. Every worker, from beginner to seasoned professional, needs to be constantly mindful of these safety precautions.

Troubleshooting, Correction and Improvements in the Welding Process

	TROUBLESHOOTING MIG BEFORE AND AFTER YOU WELD MIG welding equipment that starts acting differently can be confusing. Here are some answers on how to solve them the most common equipment and technique issues that crop up.
	DISTORTION IN ALUMINUM WELDMENTS When replacing distorted steel with aluminum on a complex fabricated structure, consider the amount of distortion to be expected with aluminum and how that can be prevented.
	TIG TROUBLES? NO PROBLEM To identify and solve tungsten and arc issues quickly and easily, check out these tips of the trade.
	A USER'S GUIDE TO CREATING HIGH QUALITY STICK WELDS Follow these tips to create a high quality stick weld right from the start.
	HOW DOES WELDING AFFECT THE HAZ OF THE WELD? Based upon the particular aluminum alloy type and its temper, the tensile strength of the HAZ can be significantly different from the tensile strength of the unaffected area of the welded component.

What Others are Doing in Welding

	PULSED TIG DOUBLES PRODUCTION WITHOUT MORE STAFF OR EQUIPMENT At a time when prices have left many businesses hamstrung, replacing conventional TIG welding with new inverter technology enabled employees to reduce production costs and remain competitive.
	STICK ELECTRODE SIMPLIFIES INVENTORY, WELDING PROCESSES A newly design stick electrode reduced this diversified fabricator’s stocking level, simplified their weld procedures, and saves them time in production.
	FABRICATOR CUTS PROCESS TIMES 86 PERCENT, INCREASES BUSINESS 15 PERCENT New plasma cutting technology backs this fabricator's boast of "any job you can throw our way... whether it's welding, forming, cutting or punching" all the way to the bottom line.
	MULTIPLE-WIRE WELDING CREATES HIGH PRODUCTIVITY, HIGH QUALITY Innovative welding systems, including a continuous seam tacking system and ID and OD pipe welding stations that use multiple wire welding techniques, combine to produce faster travel speeds and improve the mechanical properties of the linepipe being manufactured by Berg Steel.
	METAL CORED WIRE INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY BY 30 PERCENT FOR FABRICATOR This structural and architectural steel fabricator not only increased productivity, but performs multiple-pass welding without cleanup, doubles deposition rates and provides good weld quality too.

	SMALL, LIGHTWEIGHT, PORTABLE STUDWELDER FOR THE NEXT LEVEL A diverse stud welding system for shipbuilders.
	COMPLETE DC SUB ARC SOLUTIONS The Sub Arc DC Series power sources are optimized specifically for the DC sub arc process.
	ORBITAL WELDING POWER SUPPLY This new full-featured, user-friendly portable (37 lb) 150 amp compact orbital welding power supply has outstanding capability, greater portability and new features resulting in ease of use.
	POWER SOURCES REVOLUTIONIZING THE WELDING INDUSTRY These fully digital microprocessor based machines offer precise weld control using intelligent pulsing and synergic wave design for repeatable welds on virtually any weldable material type, from thin gauge to plate.
	PORTABLE, POWERFUL WIRE FEEDER WELDER FOR MULTIPLE PROCESSES AND MATERIALS This new technology offers the industry’s highest efficiency rating at 88 percent at 250A with a 0.97 power factor and enables weld data to be monitored in a durable and rugged case for harsh environments.
	MULTI-PURPOSE WELDING POWER SOURCE Exceptionally easy to use and control, the MTS 3500i is a multi-process, fourth generation inverter power source that combines reliability with a powerful, versatile package that offers excellent welding capabilities for MIG, TIG or Stick welding.
	NEW HORNET FLUX-CORED WELDING WIRE For welding applications that demand excellent weld penetration, high productivity rates and good low temperature impact strength, this general fabrication welding wire for mild or low alloy steels can be used in all positions with either 100 percent CO2 or a 75 percent Ar/25 percent CO2 shielding gas mixture.

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