Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Sep 19, 2006 Designed for intermittent and continuous removal of welding dust, smoke, and fumes, Mobiflex(TM) securely filters contaminated air and re-circulates it into work area. Rear wheels and front casters promote portability, while 10 or 13 ft long extraction arms lend to application flexibility. Mobiflex(TM) 200-M captures welding fumes inside LongLife® filter, which is changed out by hand. Mobiflex(TM) 400-MS uses RotaPulse® self-cleaning filter process.

Liekki Oy
Lohja FIN-08500  Finland
Sep 15, 2006 Utilizing Direct Nanoparticle Deposition process, custom manufacturing service provides single-step deposition of highly doped core preforms. DND's nanoparticles mitigate onset of clustering and related effects such as photodarkening in ytterbium fibers. Process is suitable for large mode area fibers requiring flat refractive index profiles and/or radially doped profiles. Each preform is delivered fully characterized with refractive index profile and absorption data.

3M Company / Bonding Systems Division
St. Paul, MN 55144
Sep 13, 2006 Constructed with multiple-layer liquid-crystal filters, 3M(TM) Speedglas(TM) Model 9002D is suggested for MIG, Stick, and TIG welding at more than 20 A. It offers dual shade selection of 10-11 with light state shade 3 for visibility during welding preparation, cleaning, and inspection. Low or normal sensitivity setting is used with most types of welding, while high position provides arc detection for most TIG processes at amperages down to 20 A.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC 29501
Sep 12, 2006 Hybrid Laser Arc Welding combines deep weld penetration and low heat input of laser welding with power efficiency and gap tolerance of GMAW (gas metal arc welding). Adding GMAW in tandem with laser and filler metal creates wider weld bead and enhances metallurgical stability. Mechanized system utilizes laser only, laser with cold wire fill, or hybrid laser arc welding in 2D gantry, 3D robotic, or custom mechanized solution with closed-loop weld process control.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC 29501
Sep 12, 2006 Column & Boom (CaB) series is offered in 3 models, each with different profile and working range from 2 x 2 m up to 10 x 8 m. Column is capable of ±180° rotation and travel speeds are pre-programmable. A2 or A6 welding heads are mounted to boom with swiveling mounting bracket, enabling external and internal longitudinal and circumferential welding. Equipped with different components and accessories, CaB system provides flexibility and customization.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63017
Sep 08, 2006 MIG gun front end conversion kits, available for Miller®, Bernard®, OXO®, ESAB®, Tregaskiss®, and other makes, enable welders with non-Tweco guns to use Genuine Tweco consumable parts. Each kit contains assortment of consumables to complete conversion: 2 diffusers, 3 extended life contact tips, and one heavy duty brass nozzle. Also included, insert card has tip diagram as well as contact tip, nozzle, and diffuser part numbers.

Induction Atmospheres LLC
Rochester, NY 14624
Aug 25, 2006 Designed for open-air brazing and soldering in lean manufacturing environment, AB-1 occupies 5 x 6 ft footprint and includes 4- or 6-position indexing table. It can be configured with up to 3 brazing stations as well as robotic part loading and unloading. Front panel start/stop push buttons place system in PLC-controlled auto run mode, with full manual control available for process development. Typical brazing cycle times are under 20 sec/part and can be as fast as 3 sec/part.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Appleton, WI 54914
Aug 24, 2006 Suited for limited access joints, air-cooled Model WP-50 is rated at 60% duty cycle up to 50 A and offers pen-like control in tight quarters and on paper-thin material. Entire torch is 8½ in. long and ¾ in. diameter at widest point, with 5/8 in. long x 3/8 in. dia torch head. Compatible tungsten sizes include .020, .040, and 1/16 in. diameters. Torch can be ordered with 12.5 or 25 ft power cable, and is available with built-in gas control valve.

techMatrix, LLC
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Aug 21, 2006 Designed to work with RSX Series automated weld platform or with stand-alone weld controllers, WeldWorks(TM) Software Suite enables manufacturers to control resistance spot weld process by monitoring ever weld's key process parameters, and tracking this information against individual parts or lots. Microsoft SQL Server database stores weld recipes and all runtime electronic records, which helps ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 9001, and military regulations.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Aug 10, 2006 Suited for thin-gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and steel applications, Millermatic® 350 and 350P inverter power sources integrate Centerfire(TM) consumables and Bernard® 15 ft Q300 MIG guns. Both models offer 208/230/460 or 460/575 V single- and 3-phase input power; 60% duty-cycle rating at 300 A/32 V; 25-400 A output; and LVC(TM) (Line Voltage Compensation). Pulsed MIG welding capabilities of 350P model help reduce weld spatter.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Aug 08, 2006 Shopmate(TM) Models 300 and 300 DX welding power sources feature range of 5-400 A (250 A at 60% duty cycle) and operate under single-phase power (208/230 Vac or 230/460/575 Vac). Model 300 DX operates in CV (MIG, FCAW) and CC mode (DC TIG and Stick), and includes process selector switch. While 300 model is CV-only, both models offer inductance arc control for MIG welding. Welders include 10- or 14-pin connectors, and internal fan turns on only when needed.

Miyachi Unitek Corporation
Monrovia, CA 91016
Aug 04, 2006 Machine-mounted Model MM-370 and hand-held Model MM-380 feature 5 in. color graphical display that indicates waveform time and amplitude, in addition to numeric peak and average values. Capable of setting limits and configuring machine I/O, MM-370 measures current, voltage, force, and displacement. Utilizing weld-through sensor, MM-380 measures current, voltage, and force simultaneously between electrodes. Waveforms and data can be output through printer or via COM port.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Jul 28, 2006 Available with 23 hp Kohler and 22 hp Robin engine options, gas-powered Bobcat(TM) and Trailblazer® provide multi-process welding with simultaneous generator and welding capabilities. Units can produce 10,500 W of Accu-Rated peak power for minimum of 30 seconds. Trailblazer models include Auto-Crater feature, which eliminates craters when using dc TIG process. Bobcat and Trailblazer diesel models include Low Fuel Shutdown, which shuts down engine before fuel is gone.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Jul 28, 2006 Designed for use with 100% CO2 shielding gas, Formula XL®-550 provides X-ray quality welds in all positions and features added deoxidizers to cut through light rust and mill scale with minimal pre-cleaning. Low hydrogen level helps eliminate cracking and does not allow worm tracks to form in weld under normal working conditions. Available in .045, .052, and 1/16 in. diameters, wire retains impact toughness in applications where post-weld stress relief is required.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63017
Jul 25, 2006 Available in both .045 and 1/16 in. diameters and packaged on 33 lb spools, Stoody 964 Wire can reach 64 Rockwell C hardness and not cross check when welding on mild steel, 300 Series stainless, and manganese steel alloys. Applications include farm implements, valve bodies, and trim and screw conveyors.

ESI Group
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Jul 20, 2006 PAM-ASSEMBLY lets designers, production planners, and manufacturing practitioners understand, control, and minimize distortion coming from welding fabrication. Through 5-step methodology, it helps find optimal welding fabrication solution from design stage to manufacturing stage of product. Welding process is simulated on local model, where welding physics are manipulated to evaluate internal forces generated by welding joint and stored in local model database.

Universal Flow Monitors, Inc.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
Jul 19, 2006 DeltaPoint® tip-loss monitors with DeviceNet interface feature vortex shedding flowmeters that measure water flow in and out and compare flow rate and temp. Device can monitor 13 welding tips and will alert robot to stop welding if leak is detected. Monitors accommodate cooling flows to 12 gpm and water temp to 230°F. Featuring remote shutoff and restart, device is programmable for leak rate alarm, time or restart delay, temp fault level, flow okay, and minimum flow indication.

IAI America, Inc.
Torrance, CA 90505
Jul 17, 2006 Featuring servo control motor and rigid base of aluminum extruded material, TT Table Top Robot eliminates misstepping and can be used in conjunction with teaching pendant, PC software, or other tools. Type 2020 offers 200 x 200 mm operating range while Type 4040 provides 400 x 400 mm range. Gate model is suited for unbalanced loads, or applications where Z-axis receives heavy load or load overhangs slider. Cantilever model accommodates larger or irregularly shaped loads in fixed condition.

Praxair Distribution, Inc.
Danbury, CT 06810
Jul 14, 2006 Suitable for all types of metal transfer, RoboStar® CS blend combines argon, carbon dioxide, and oxygen and performs with minimal spatter, regardless of weld position. SS blend features argon-helium mix with controlled additions of CO2 for use with stainless steel consumables. Designed for all-position welding of aluminum using 4000 and 5000 series filler wire, AL blend features argon-helium mix suitable for conventional or pulsed spray transfer.

IAI America, Inc.
Torrance, CA 90505
Jun 26, 2006 Available in 2- and 3-axis specifications, TT Table Top robot's rigid, extruded aluminum base; ball screw; and servo control motor allow for positioning repeatability of ±0.02 mm. Its 3-axis configuration comes with Z-axis brake and lets users perform 3D arc interpolation and path movement. Available as Gate Type with fixed Y axis or as Cantilever Type with open work surface, robot stores up to 64 programs and runs up to 16 programs simultaneously.