February 2016

Up for the challenge

  • By: Susan Woods, managing editor
Weld-Mold-Opening-Spread
Colorful Welding Sticks Electordes Background

Instead of welding specialty metals using standard electrodes and wires, custom solutions can provide better results

Under the sun

  • By: Susan Woods, managing editor
Quality-Industries Robotic Welding

Quality Industries’ investment in a robotic welding cell allows it to keep up with production increases for solar equipment parts

Making waves

  • By: Abbe Miller, editor-in-chief
Dengensha

A resistance welder that debuted at Fabtech 2015 exemplifies the philosophies of lean manufacturing

On the surface

  • By: Kirk B. Beaster, market manager, surface treatment, Chemetall U.S. Inc.
Example of Weld Slag
Example of weld slag formed on the weld bead.

Methods for removing weld spatter and weld slag prior to coating

Savvy selections

  • By: Andy Monk, product manager, new products, Bernard
Miller Welding

To maximize the benefits of MIG welding, it’s best to know the criteria for selecting the right gun