Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Jan 17, 2008 Measuring 35 in. tall with 23 in. dia, 900 lb X-Pak is made from 100% recyclable fiber and includes 23 in. chimeless cone. Wire offered with drum includes Tri-Mark® Metalloy® Vantage(TM) and Metalloy 76; Hobart® Fabcor® 86R; and Corex® Metal-Cor Maxim(TM) and Metal-Cor 6 in .045 and .052 in. dia. Optional overhead lifting device works on CAM action that stabilizes drum during transport and attaches to overhead hoist or fork on lift truck.

Select-Arc, Inc.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Jan 14, 2008 Suited for welding duplex stainless steels of 22Cr-9Ni-2Mo-N type, metal-cored SelectAlloy 2209-C makes small butt, lap, and fillet welds on thin material at elevated speeds. Weld deposit has duplex microstructure of austenite and ferrite and normally gives ferrite in range of 25-40 FN. Offering resistance to corrosion and pitting attacks in sea water, flux-cored SelectAlloy 2553-AP features nominal composition of 25.5% chromium, 9.5% nickel, 3.5% molybdenum, and .15% copper.

Servore America
South Weymouth, MA 02190-1310
Jan 11, 2008 Auto Lift helmet is offered in versions with external controls (Auto Lift XE) or internal controls (Auto Lift XI). Latter suits welders who do not need to frequently change settings they are using; users can still adjust cartridge, but it has to be removed. Auto Lift EV (Easy View) uses same shell design as other versions that feature X-view cartridge, but incorporates glass passive UV/IR filter. All Auto Lift versions can be upgraded at any time.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 09, 2008 Suitable for first time automation users as well as large companies automating low-volume projects, pre-engineered PerformArc PA-55 comes with 6-axis robot, torch, and inverter welder with artificially intelligent waveform control. Cell accepts payload up to 250 lb per side and welds typical part sizes of 12 x 53, 18 x 45, and 24 x 30 in. System controls, diagnostics, and programming are managed by color teach pendant, running Windows CE to flatten learning curve.

Beswick Engineering Co., Inc.
Greenland, NH 03840
Jan 08, 2008 Miniature ball valve are available in standard shut-off MBV-1010, 3-way diverting MBVT-1010, and 3-way mixing diverting MBVMD-1010. Stainless steel valves are customized for non-restricted flow and weigh 9 or 12 g. Mixing diverting valve allows either port to be individually selected or both ports to be simultaneously selected with no shut-off. Inlet and outlet ports are 10-32 UNF standard.

Tregaskiss, Ltd.
Oldcastle, ON N0R1L0
Jan 07, 2008 Available in 300, 400, and 500 A air-cooled models, TOUGH GUN® Self-Shielded Torch is equipped with Double-Life Torch System, which has identical connections on front and back ends, allowing them to be flipped when front end becomes worn. Contact tip holder protects threads on aluminum-armored gooseneck that can become worn from repetitive contact tip changes. Holder accommodates TOUGH LOCK Consumables, including heavy-duty contact tips and extra heavy-duty style tips.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Dec 20, 2007 Weighing 45 lb to promote mobility, Millermatic® Passport® Plus features 3-position material selection switch that sets optimal arc characteristics for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Multi-voltage plug and auto-line power management technology enable unit to connect to 115 or 230 V power by changing to correct screw-in plug. Unit can carry up to 8 in. spool of wire and internal 12 oz bottle of CO2 for 25 min worth of arc time on mild steel.

Malcom Co., Inc. (Distributor of LEISTER Hot Air Tools)
Tiverton, RI 02878
Dec 19, 2007 Developed for repairing SCH 40 and 80 piping systems without glue, Plastic Piping Welding Kit includes Weldy® Plus programmable hot air tool with adjustable heat and airflow, pipe welding nozzle, and 2 lb of PVC, PE, or PP welding rod. Hot air tool has 120 V, 1,500 W digital display showing set and actual temperature. With variable temperature adjustable from 180-1,200°F and airflow from 7-17.5 cfm, kit is suited for irrigation system repairs and general maintenance.

Hobart Brothers Co.
Troy, OH 45373-2900
Dec 07, 2007 Achieving deposition rates from 7-25 lb/hr, self-shielded FabCO® TR-70 maintains stable arc and flat bead profile, while providing crack resistance on heavy plate and restrained joints. Available in .045, .052, 1/16, 5/64, and 3/32 in. diameters, wire is suitable for single- and multi-pass welding in flat or horizontal positions with 100% CO₂ shielding gas. It provides tensile strengths up to 87,000 psi and Charpy V-Notch values of 38 lb-ft at 0°F.

Unitek Miyachi Corporation
Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Dec 06, 2007 Capable of point-to-point speeds up to 100 ips, galvo mirror system offers near instantaneous weld-to-weld positioning. It is designed for multiple welds on small parts that may be welded one-at-a-time or nested according to working area of F-Theta focusing lens. When larger parts are being welded, gantry system is employed. This allows beam focus spot size to be selected independent of area while maintaining beam angle on part. Low-mass weld head make accelerations of 2g possible.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Dec 06, 2007 Rated at 180 A, Millermatic® 180 runs off 230 V and offers welding capabilities that cover 24 gauge up to 5/16 in. mild steel in one pass. Included Auto-Set(TM) feature, designed to work on mild steel using C25 gas (75% Argon, 25% CO2), requires users to select wire diameter (.023 or .030 in.) and set machine to material thickness being welded. Consequently, machine is automatically set to proper voltage and wire feed speed. Manual mode is also available.

Hypertronics Pte Ltd
#06-3514 Tai Seng Ind Estate   Singapore
Dec 05, 2007 Suited for welding, marking, cutting, drilling, and surface treatment, ScanVision Laser System incorporates vision camera system, in-line with laser beam path, through galvanometers beam positioning system. Real-time vision compensation for work piece drift is accurate to a few microns tolerance and can be achieved in milliseconds. In-situ post process inspection and 2D code mark verification is done in one compact module.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.
Bartlett, IL 60103
Dec 04, 2007 Used by medical device and other plastic assembly manufacturers, MEDIALOG welding machines are designed with smooth finish and clean room friendly surfaces to meet lower particle requirements. Exhaust air is collected and can be directed through existing ventilation system. Machines offer welding performance up to 5,000 W with frequencies of 20, 30, or 35 kHz and include operator interface FDA System Component that meets FDA 21 CFR chapter 11 guideline.

Select-Arc, Inc.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0259
Dec 04, 2007 Designed for making butt, lap, and fillet welds on material at elevated travel speeds, SelectAlloy 308LSi-C provides nominal composition of 21% chromium, 10% nickel, and 0.8% silicon, while SelectAlloy 309LSi-C features 24% chromium, 13% nickel, and 0.8% silicon. Both offer max carbon content of .03%, which minimizes carbide precipitation and provides resistance to intergranular corrosion. Silicon levels in each facilitate bead wetting.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Nov 27, 2007 XMT 350 MPa multiprocess inverter features built-in pulsing and arc controls that let user control weld puddle fluidity, weld bead profile, and arc length. Providing 5-425 A output, it offers pulsed MIG, MIG, flux-cored, stick, DC TIG, and air carbon arc gouging capabilities. Unit enables welding with voltage sensing feeder where wire feed speeds are 200 ipm or greater, allowing operator to weld up to 150 ft from power source, and connects to any feeder with 14-pin connection.

Welding Solutions, Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Nov 26, 2007 Combining plasma arc and MIG arc processes into one hybrid process, Super-MIG(TM) is capable of welding most standard MIG, Plasma, and Laser applications. Unit includes interface that is compatible with robot controllers and can store multiple welding programs, Super-MIG(TM) Torch, and Super-MIG(TM) Torch Cleaning Station that works automatically within robotic welding cell. It can be used to weld standard industrial grade steels, stainless steel, high strength coated metals, and titanium.

Swagelok Company
Solon, OH 44139-3492
Nov 20, 2007 Swagelok® welding system M200 features high-resolution, 12.1 in. color industrial touchscreen which enables users to choose from 1 of 3 forms to enter weld programs, including automatic weld schedule programming. It has automatic shield gas control, multilanguage capability, as well as universal voltage input from 100-230 V. Working with all available Swagelok weld heads, portable system includes 4 USB ports, Ethernet port, USB device port, VGA Output, and serial port.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Nov 20, 2007 Intended for high-volume manufacturers, Invision 350 MPa MIG/Pulsed MIG Inverter solves distortion, burn through, and spatter issues associated with welding light gauge material. In pulsed MIG mode, operator dials in SharpArc(TM) setting, wire and gas type, and inverter automatically sets optimal parameters. Providing 5-425 A output, unit features Auto-Line power management, which enables it to operate off any input voltage from 208-575 V, single- or 3-phase, and provide constant output.

Sonobond Ultrasonics
West Chester, PA 19380
Nov 16, 2007 Available bench mounted or adapted for robot operation, WeldMaster(TM) C-Frame I has one ultrasonic head and opposing anvil, while WeldMaster(TM) C-Frame II has 2 ultrasonic heads, one that powers welding tip and one powers anvil. Units can be operated by robot arm, which positions welder at desired weld locations, while automotive parts to be joined are held stationary in fixture. Both are supplied with microprocessor-controlled 2,500 W power supply.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Appleton, WI 54912 1079
Nov 16, 2007 Available in Inferno graphic or basic black design, MP-10 (Miller Passive-shade No. 10 filter) welding helmets weigh 18 oz. and offer 16 in.² viewing area. Passive (non-auto-darkening) design uses industry-standard 4.5 x 5.25 in. filter plates, allowing interchangeable use of shades from No. 9-13, and is upgradeable to auto-darkening lens technology. Additional features include magnifying lens holder for cheater lenses and optional hardhat adapter.