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ASK THE EXPERT: Why some subcontracting is best brought back inhouse
By Kip Hanson We all know the sick feeling when a batch of once perfectly good parts comes back from the plating house scratched and...
Welding
TECH TIPS: A simple way to choose the right shielding gas
Choosing the right shielding gas is key for weld quality and efficiency, as well as keeping costs low.
Welding
TECH TIPS: 5 Ways to Make Better MIG Welds with Aluminum
The thickness of the aluminum you’re welding should determine your welding equipment. If it’s 14 gauge or heavier, a MIG welder can be used. However, a specialized pulse MIG or TIG welder might be needed if it’s thinner than 14 gauge. PHOTO courtesy ESAB.
Robotics
TECH TIPS: How cobots can address your welding shop hiring challenges
Cobots are opening up new opportunities for optimizing welding processes, filling employment gaps and increasing overall production efficiency, even in smaller shops where space is at a premium
Robotics
Welding with Robots? Why Not?
MIG, TIG, stick, or laser—producing high-quality weld joints requires considerable knowledge, a steady hand, and plenty of practice. Are robots up to the task?
Robotics
Making robotic welding more accessible for small business
Companies offering RAAS are significantly lowering roadblocks for robotic implementation by utilizing technology that makes industrial robots more intuitive. PHOTO courtesy Path Robotics.
Robotics
Prepping your weld space for cobot welding productivity
In order to replicate a human welder’s skills, it is recommended to provide training in robotic programming. PHOTO courtesy Yaskawa.
Welding
AMADA WELD TECH moves to QR-driven technical manuals
AMADA WELD TECH, a manufacturer of equipment and systems for welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding, has ceased shipment of both physical printed technical...
Fabricating
Highlights from North America’s Largest Fabricating Show
TRUMPF has introduced new sensors that enable its arc welding robot to program its own weld pathThe robot makes use of TRUMPF’s new smart...
