Laser Vision System aids wind turbine tower manufacturing.

Laser Vision System aids wind turbine tower manufacturing.

Based on intelligent 3D image processing, AUTOTRAC/WT provides non-contact seam tracking and adaptive submerged arc welding of wind turbine tower tubes. Miniaturization of all electronics minimizes footprint while optimizing power and digital convergence. System has no moving parts, yet digital technology is not affected by reflective surface conditions that can fool other artificial vision...

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Pipe Welding System integrates Autoprogramming feature.

Pipe Welding System integrates Autoprogramming feature.

Used for multipass orbital pipe and boiler tube welding, Pipemaster has 220-480 Vac autoranging input and 200 A output. It will operate weld head models with controls for torch rotation, wire feed, torch oscillation, and arc voltage control functions. Autoprogramming lets users enter pipe OD, wall thickness, and material to spur automatic generation of weld program. If not perfect, weld program...

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Ultrasonic Welder targets thermoplastics applications.

Ultrasonic Welder targets thermoplastics applications.

Available in models that generate 1,200-6,000 W, HiQ evolution features freely programmable effective stroke and High Motion Control pneumatic module, which precisely regulates pneumatic pressure. Automatic start activation optimizes quantity output, while Tool Change System with quick release fastener allows indexed tool change of preset Sonotrode-stacks without adjustment. As self-contained...

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TRUMPF Disk Lasers Weld Doors and Body Reinforcements of the New Peugeot 3008

TRUMPF Disk Lasers Weld Doors and Body Reinforcements of the New Peugeot 3008

Ditzingen, April 23, 2009 - For welding the body of the new Peugeot 3008, which will be launched in summer 2009, PSA Peugeot Citroën is using three TruDisk 6002 lasers as well as a TruDisk 4002. The disk lasers from TRUMPF with power ranges of 6 and 4 kilowatts are used to weld the doors and body reinforcements of the new Peugeot at the assembly plant located in Sochaux, France. Instead of...

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Union Training Facility's Environment Demands Rugged Welding Equipment

Union Training Facility's Environment Demands Rugged Welding Equipment

Pipe Fitter's Union United Association (UA) Local 597 Training CenterStudents receive intensive hands-on welding experience at the Pipe Fitter's Union United Association (UA) Local 597 Training Center in Mokena, Ill., coming out of the program trained in stick, TIG, MIG and flux-cored welding processes. Last year, the center ordered 100 Lincoln Electric Invertec-® V275-S units for stick and DC...

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PIPE KAT® - Orbital Welding System

PIPE KAT® - Orbital Welding System

Gullco PIPE KAT-® Automated Pipe Welding System with integrated wire feeder unit incorporates a 40IPM welding carriage design with quick action mounting for ease of installation. The PIPE KAT-® also comes equipped with a linear oscillator with adjustable weave width and weld joint centerline adjustment and all electronic motorized functions incorporate jog settings. The system comes with a main...

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Sonobond Ultrasonics' Welding Equipment Sets the Standard for Fast, Reliable, Environmentally-Friendly Battery Assembly

Sonobond Ultrasonics' Welding Equipment Sets the Standard for Fast, Reliable, Environmentally-Friendly Battery Assembly

This ultrasonic technology is highly effective in welding multiple layers and/or delicate foils to tabs or terminals. WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, April 2, 2009-Sonobond Ultrasonics announced today that more and more manufacturers are relying on its SonoWeld® 1600 Digital Metal Spot Welder and its Dual Head SpliceRite(TM) ultrasonic unit for ultra-dependable battery assembly. According to Melissa...

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Portable DC Welder offers Stick and Stick/Lift TIG options.

Portable DC Welder offers Stick and Stick/Lift TIG options.

Shipped ready for operation, Thermal Arc 95S weighs 10 lb and can produce up to 95 A of power. Stick Package includes Tweco-® Weldskill-® style electrode holder with 10 ft lead, Tweco Weldskill style ground clamp with 10 ft lead, and 20 A adapter plug and cable. Furthermore, Stick/TIG Package adds TIG torch 17 V style 10 ft with accessories as well as argon regulator/flow gauge. Both packages...

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MIG Guns offer minimized downtime via quick changeover.

MIG Guns offer minimized downtime via quick changeover.

Featuring curved-handle, TOUGH GUN(TM) products are available with QUICK LOAD(TM) Gooseneck System to accelerate and facilitate changing of gooseneck combination for welding operators. This minimizes unnecessary downtime and provides exact angle for specific welding applications. System accommodates various gooseneck lengths and styles and also allows gooseneck to be rotated 360-

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