ESAB & PLSystems Enter Agreement to Commercialize Hybrid Laser Welder

Florence, SC - ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has signed an agreement with PLSystems of Maine enabling ESAB to integrate PLSystems' patented closed-loop control system into their mechanized laser welding systems. The agreement is the result of a four-year collaboration to develop and commercialize a hybrid laser welding system that combines the benefits of laser welding and GMAW. A key component...

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All-In-One MIG Welder produces minimal spatter.

All-In-One MIG Welder produces minimal spatter.

Millermatic-® 180 utilizes Smooth-Start(TM) technology to initiate arc in controlled manner, providing smooth, spatter-free starts and minimal rework. Rated to 135 A at 22 Vdc, product welds up to 5/16 in. mild steel in one pass. It features single-phase, 230 V input; 30% duty cycle output; and infinite voltage control with manual on/off wire feed speed tracking which automatically adjusts wire...

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Bernard Updates Its Q-Gun with Durable Polished Aluminum Neck Armor

Bernard Updates Its Q-Gun with Durable Polished Aluminum Neck Armor

Bernard Updates its Q-Gun with Durable Polished Aluminum Neck Armor BEECHER, Ill. December 5, 2006-Bernard® has announced that its line of Q-Gun MIG guns will now feature polished aluminum neck armor. This aluminum armor is 35% thicker than the previously used brass armor for increased durability with no weight penalty. Aluminum armored necks are compatible with all 150- through 600-amp Bernard...

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MIG Welder eliminates welding guesswork.

MIG Welder eliminates welding guesswork.

With 115 V Millermatic 140, user only has to set wire diameter and material thickness, and Auto-Set(TM) technology will automatically set wire feed speed and voltage to achieve optimal welding results. Available with or without Auto-Set, welder provides smooth, spatter-free starts through Smooth-Start(TM) technology and can weld up to 3/16 in. in single pass. Auto-Set feature works with C25 gas...

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Ultrasonic Welder provides precise linear actuation.

Ultrasonic Welder provides precise linear actuation.

Delivering up to 800 W of ultrasonic energy, 40 kHz Sonic Weld 4010 is suited for non-ferrous metal-joining applications, such as welding battery components or small gauge electrical wires and terminals. Measuring 4 x 5 x 12 in., unit has -½ wave reach of 12 mm and full wave reach of 115 mm. Total travel of actuator is 25 mm. Components are easily presented between horn and anvil for manual or...

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Automated Spot Welder offers operational flexibility.

Automated Spot Welder offers operational flexibility.

Automated resistance spot weld platform, RSX50, features weld head that can be switched between parallel gap and opposed electrode welding. Rotary dial plate lets operator load and unload parts while gantry robot safely welds parts behind light curtain. PC-controlled machine runs techMatrix's WeldWorks(TM) Software Suite on Windows XP OS. With it, engineers can manage weld recipes, save and...

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Spot Welder delivers 30,000 A of welding current.

With Model ID40ST, users can produce finished products that are free of burn spots and uneven welds that typically characterize conventional approaches to spot welding. Using 100 A at 460 V, inverter power supply compensates for variances in line voltage and maintains stable welding current, yielding consistent quality welds.

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MIG Welder features 7-tap knob for precise arc control.

MIG Welder features 7-tap knob for precise arc control.

Delivering output of 25-185 A, industrial-grade Handler-® 187 operates on standard 230/240 V power, providing stable arc when welding steel as thin as 24-gauge as well as materials up to 5/16 in. thick. Dual-groove drive roll accommodates .023-.035 wire diameters, while built-in contactor keeps welding wire electrically cold until trigger is pulled. Handler 187 welds with .023-.035 mild steel or...

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Lincoln Electric is Exclusive Supplier of Speed Network Series Payback

Lincoln Electric is Exclusive Supplier of Speed Network Series Payback

Automotive professionals choose Lincoln welding equipment for its durability and performance Cleveland - Lincoln Electric is aiding the automotive makeover team of the SPEED network reality series Payback as the show's exclusive supplier of welding equipment. The show chronicles celebrities and automotive engineers working together to customize vehicles for individuals who have played a...

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Stud Welder delivers 24 welds per minute.

Stud Welder delivers 24 welds per minute.

Measuring 10 5/8 x 9 11/16 x 6 7/8 in., Model CD66 weighs 10.5 lb and offers stud capacity up to -¼ in. steel and stainless steel. Corrosion-proof case is made from high-impact co-polymer that provides extra insulation and resists rusting and denting in demanding work environments. For safety, unit includes GFI protection, dual-weld SCRs, and continuous system checks that will shut down welder...

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