Processes
Cobots Take Grinding from Good to Great
Professional welders know a good weld when they see one. They also know that there are some obvious reasons as to why good weld beads are ground once finished, such as better appearance, proper joint fit, or paint prep just to name a few. But great grinding takes time, precision, and a lot of hard work.
Proper Robotic Welding Gun Configuration
The welding gun is a vital piece of equipment in a robotic welding system, serving as the conduit for the welding wire, gas, and power. However, it can sometimes be an afterthought when companies implement an automated welding solution. Unfortunately, this oversight can lead to a host of problems, not to mention frustration. That is especially true for first-time users making the investment.
Multiaxis Laser Cutting in the Automotive Industry
Laser technology and the automotive industry have gone hand in hand for a very long time.
Gaining an Edge on New Cutting Tools
From cutting machines and tables to saws and flap wheels, the following highlights some of the newest tools in the metal cutting industry.
A Guide to Oxyacetylene Cutting
Oxyacetylene cutting (OFC-A) was one of the first successful cutting processes that used a flame produced by the chemical combustion of acetylene and oxygen.
Tips for Selecting the Right Torch for Your Oxy-Fuel Setup
Use these three key steps when selecting your oxy-fuel torch.
Heat Treatment and Other Variables in Pipe and Tube Welding
Pipe and tube welding products exist in service in a variety of forms, from simple, straightforward strings of piping to large, complex systems with joined components.
Material Conditions and Filler Metal Selection
When proper cleaning and part preparation of dirty or coated materials prior to welding isn’t possible, choosing the right filler metal for the base material conditions can help address quality issues and improve results.
Top Four Reasons to Use Arc Thermal Spray for Machine Components in Your Job Shop
Arc thermal spray, also known as twin wire arc spray, is one of the older and simpler forms of thermal spray coating. Thermal spray technology has come a long way, from spraying basic metals and simple alloys to, now, spraying extremely hard ceramics and carbides. These advances don’t mean arc thermal spray is any less valuable. Thermal spray certainly isn’t the cure-all for everything, but each process has a specific fit in the coating world. Among many things, twin wire arc thermal spray is great for dimensional restoration, sacrificial corrosion coatings, custom alloy coatings, and bearing surfaces. Arc spraying is also fast and economical, which can translate into faster turnaround and better margins.
How to Make a Quality Shielded Metal Arc Weld
Welding student Mason Blaine performs a fillet weld on a T-joint while welding instructor Brian Wall watches his in-process bead placement. Pictures by Jodi Glass.