Tech Zones

Fume extraction is only one component of reducing welding fume. Along with the selection of the welding process, welding procedure and consumable. Here's why a combination of fume extraction, training, process change and/or consumable change may be needed to reduce the amount of fume to acceptable levels.

Kevin Beardsley of Lincoln Electric simplifies this complex subject by examining the important points of applications using the most common materials that most experienced welders can follow.

Welders and job shops alike are embracing this technology to remain competitive in a changing industry. Does pulse welding warrant all of the attention it receives? Peter Anderson of Thermadyne examines why the answer is yes.

Nick Peterson of Miller Electric explains how aluminum fabricators can look toward future growth through the adoption of pulsed MIG technology.

Kevin Beardsley of Lincoln Electric examines how to weld Hardox® 400 pads to mild steel plate with hardfacing wire without cracking the weld.

Wire from AlcoTec Wire Corporation has exceptionable feedability and precise diameter, cast, helix and sliding friction controls for automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, defense, transportation, and container production applications.

Tri-Mark® TM-711M wire from Hobart Brothers reduces rework and improves productivity during the semi-automatic welding of carbon steels.

Tri-Mark wire from Hobart Brothers provides high deposition rates compared to equivalent solid wires when welding heavy equipment and structural parts.

Fabshield XLR-8 self-shielded flux-cored wire from Hobart Brothers excels in heavy equipment, structural steel erection, construction, tank and ship fabrication.

FABCO TR-70 has added deoxidizers to compensate for rust, mill scale and other impurities.