Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.    Cudahy, WI 53110
Jan 17, 2011 Intended for HVAC/R market, triangular cross section aluminum braze ring is seated in hairpin and directs material flow for clean, strong joint with little or no overflow. Design optimizes surface area contact between hairpin and return bend, promoting heat conduction between all components. Controlled heating of material lends to precise flux activation and dispersion. Flux is non-corrosive, with no binder, and available in AL 718 (88%Al/12%Si) and other aluminum brazing alloys.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Jan 13, 2011 Mounted on rollers, TurboTorch Tote features telescopic pull handle that allows owner to roll heavy bag filled with acetylene B tank and equipment. Tote is constructed with wide stable base, metal framework, and multiple pockets to hold alloys, tips, and handles. Metal sleeve provides hot tip storage, while adjustable strap secures tote in vehicle. Tote comes as kit with tote case, self-lighting No. 8 size tip, No. 3 tip, torch handle, TurboTorch regulator, and 12 ft hose.

Select-Arc, Inc.    Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Jan 11, 2011 Used to weld Type 309 stainless steel as well as join carbon and low alloy steels to austenitic stainless steels, SelectAlloy 309H-AP is composed of nominal weld metal of 24% chromium and 13% nickel with carbon content of 0.04-0.08%. SelectAlloy 309LCb-AP, with nominal weld metal composition of 23.5% chromium, 13% nickel, 0.8% columbium, and max carbon content of 0.04%, is used to overlay carbon and low alloy steel by providing columbium-stabilized first layer.

Arcos Industries, LLC    Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Jan 11, 2011 Available in both bare wire and covered form, Arcos 307 electrodes provide crack resistance when producing moderate strength welds between dissimilar steels, such as austenitic manganese steel and carbon steel. They come in 2, 3, 4, and 6 dia. sizes, and 1/8, ¼, and ½ in. thickness. Units are suited for welding automotive exhaust systems and armor plates.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.    Bartlett, IL 60103
Dec 16, 2010 Designed to address various customer requirements, HiQ Welding Machines enable visualization of thermoplastic welding process via 5.7 in. touch screen display. Machines are equipped with proportional valve technology, digital generators, and position measuring system as standard. When selecting generator, users can choose between 3 frequencies and several power outputs up to 6000 W. Intuitive software menus electronically control all aspects of weld process.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Dec 16, 2010 Incorporating triggers tested to provide more than 1.2 million cycles without failure, WeldSkill® MIG guns come in 125, 140, 180, and 220 A models for farm, garage, hobby/DIY, artistic metal working, small job shops, and maintenance/repair work. Ergonomic handle with slight curvature promotes gun maneuverability, lack of brass blocks inside handle decreases overall weight and temperature, and jacketed, durable brass tube protects through-the-tube Cablehoz(TM).

Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products    Lansdale, PA 19446
Dec 15, 2010 Designed for use in dual-purpose residential water supply systems, 2 in. Model RSV-1 shuts off water flow to domestic system and diverts it to sprinkler system when sprinkler is operating, eliminating need to add pumps, pressurized reservoirs, or electrically operated domestic shut-off valves. NSF-61 Annex G Approved and UL and C-UL Listed, Model RSV-1 has built-in check valve and automatically resets after system test or activation.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Dec 08, 2010 Able to be floor-, wall-, invert-, or shelf-mounted, IRB 2600 robots feature total arm weight of less than 300 kg and have lightweight mechanical linkages that optimize speed and acceleration. They are available in two 1.65 m short arm variants for 12 or 20 kg payloads, and 1.85 long arm variant with 12 kg payload. With wrist vertical, up to 27 kg payload is achievable for pick and place packaging applications. Units are IP67-rated and suitable for use in harsh environments.

Select-Arc, Inc.    Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Dec 03, 2010 SelectAlloy 316LSi-C gas-shielded, metal cored, austenitic stainless steel electrode has augmented silicon content that improves bead wetting to produce cosmetically appealing weld. Product, composed of 19.5% chromium, 12.5% nickel, 2.5% molybdenum, and 0.8% silicon, has max carbon content of 0.03%. Molybdenum promotes resistance to pitting and creep, while degree of carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation while increasing intergranular corrosion resistance.

Sunstone Engineering R&D Corporation    Payson, UT 84651
Dec 03, 2010 Occupying less than ½ ft² of table top space, Orion Pulse combines micro-tig welding technology and nano-scale weld energies. UI mounts to 3d microscope arm and includes 9 in. touchscreen that provides one-touch access to every weld parameter. MyWeld(TM) management software, included, automatically adjusts weld parameters based on metal type or weld application. Via slider power bar, weld energy can be adjusted anywhere from 0.10-200 or 250 J depending on model.

Nippon Avionics Co.,Ltd.    Tokyo 141-0031  Japan
Nov 29, 2010 Equipped with dual pulse function as standard, NRW-DC150 precision resistance welder is used in electronic equipment assembly and miniature component welding. Capacitor-discharge type power supply accommodates welding of difficult material combinations as well as welding between different metals. Also included, VS mode helps make power supply applicable to range of parts geometries. Welding speed of 120 times/min at 75 W/sec minimizes welding time, deformation, and parts burning.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.    Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Nov 19, 2010 Axcess® E with Insight(TM) MIG welding system includes fully integrated data monitoring capability within the power source. System monitors each weld according to preset parameter limits, allowing user to detect missed weld, under-weld, and over-weld. Configurable software notifies user if weld has not met expectations for current, voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow, or duration. Insight Reporter(TM) provides critical data on cost, productivity, and quality to drive process improvement.

Select-Arc, Inc.    Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Nov 15, 2010 Suited for joining difficult-to-weld steels, SelectAlloy 307-AP offers weld metal composition of 19% chromium, 10% nickel, 4% manganese, and 1% molybdenum and max carbon content of 0.08%. Suited for applications in pulp and paper industry as well as for welding food and pharmaceutical equipment, SelectAlloy 317L-AP offers weld metal composition of 19.5% chromium, 13% nickel, 3.5% molybdenum, and max carbon content of 0.04%. Both electrodes come in .035, .045, and 1/16 in. dia.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Nov 05, 2010 Constructed of solid gray PVC with Buna-N seals and rotating flag handle, Series A-5000 is designed for air and compatible gases. Unit can withstand operating pressure of 125 psi and max temperature of 140°F. Handle has 180° rotation and lies directly over open port. When handle is rotated 90° from either port, flow is shut off to both outlet ports. Since bottom port on valve is common, Series A-5000 can be used as diverter or selecting valve.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Oct 25, 2010 Providing 60 W of output power at 810 nm, HighLight FAP 60/810 turnkey diode laser system operates with power variations of less than ±1% and jitter-free risetime (less than 50 µsec). Optional 4-lens imager enables variable magnification and perfect top hat irradiance profile at work surface. Integrated modular fiber delivery system minimizes downtime, and underlying fiber array package technology uses Coherent grown AAA(TM) semiconductor material.

Meta Vision Systems Inc.    Montreal, QC H4S1M5  Canada
Oct 14, 2010 Smart Laser Probe is noncontact, seam-tracking system that senses and compensates for any deviation from nominal weld path. Image processing hardware and software are located inside sensor head, while Ethernet backbone communicates between sensor head, touchscreen display, and multifunction I/O board. Operating in temperatures from -40 to +55°C, unit has sampling rate of 30 fps at megapixel camera resolution and can work with reflective metals such as aluminum and stainless steel.

Select-Arc, Inc.    Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Oct 08, 2010 Composed of 19.5% chromium, 13% nickel, 3.5% molybdenum, and max carbon content of 0.04%, SelectAlloy 317L welds Types 316 and 317 stainless and is suited for applications involving solutions of sulfuric acid and sulfur bearing gases. SelectAlloy 347, designed for welding Types 321, 347, and 348 stainless, has nominal weld composition of 19.50% chromium, 10% nickel, and 0.6% columbium. Both gas-shielded, flux-cored electrodes are available in .045 in. and 1/16 in. diameters.

Arc-Zone.com, Inc.    Carlsbad, CA 92009-1551
Oct 05, 2010 Plasma Arc Welding Accessory Kits include components such as replacement shield cups, back caps, pre-ground electrodes, shield cup gaskets, and long tips. Available in standard or deluxe versions, products are labeled with custom-made lid card that identifies each component for easy access. Kits are assembled in ruggeded box and they also includes a guide for optimizing plasma arc welding torches.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Sep 28, 2010 Available for Lincoln premium copper-coated SuperArc® MIG wire line, Precise-Trak(TM) reel incorporates wire winding technology that provides consistent wire placement and optimal joint tracking for no-tangle payoff. Precise wire placement also decreases weld defects caused by wire wander, while virtually unlimited stacking ability increases floor space. Areas of use include automatic and robotic welding applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.    Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Sep 13, 2010 Weighing 18 oz, military-inspired Digital Elite(TM) Camo Welding Helmets offer variable shade from No. 8-13 with No. 3 light state, and 9.22 in.² viewing field with 4 independent arc sensors. Digital control allows users to set and store shade, sensitivity, and delay preferences. Users can switch between welding, cutting, grinding, and X-Mode while retaining shade preference for each. X-Mode provides full protection for those instances when arc is present, but sensors are obscured.