Xiris Weld Inspection Technology Used by Serimax in Orbital Welding of Offshore Pipes
Burlington, Ontario, Canada. September 30, 2018: Root pass welding on offshore oil & gas pipes is performed in a harsh environment with extremely demanding quality requirements. Offshore pipe-laying contractors demand zero tolerance of welding defects because of enormous environmental liability. Recent years have seen an enormous increase in offshore pipeline complexity and welding quality...
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Welding in a World Of Digitisation
Schweissen & Schneiden 2017 in Düsseldorf (25th – 29th September) will be a chance for Fronius to highlight its focus on digitisation. Challenges and solutions for thermal joining with respect to Industry 4.0 will form a core element of the company’s trade fair stand. Fronius will showcase its digitisation solutions, including the WeldCube data management system, which can be used to gather...
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High Speed and Outstanding Quality
Cost-effective, reliable, consistently precise and, above all, fast – the requirements placed on automated welding processes in the automotive industry, shipbuilding and pipeline construction continue to rise: it must be possible to join thick sheets as well as thin sheets in series production with increasing speed and quality. This is where LaserHybrid welding, for example, can bring greater...
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Low Heat Input for Stable Welded Joints
The thermal joining of different materials such as steel and aluminium is of crucial importance in automotive lightweight construction. However, this process is particularly challenging due to the different physical and chemical properties of the materials. It is difficult to achieve high-quality, stable results and the options for further working of the semi-finished parts are significantly...
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Comparing Casting Processes
This white paper compares and contrasts common casting processes.
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CMT Welding Process Enables Higher Levels Of Quality, Simplicity and Reliability
Fronius’s new second generation CMT, Cold Metal Transfer, welding process was recently added to the TPS/i power source. The welding process contains an extremely dynamic arc control allowing it to excel with its low heat input and high gap-bridging ability, thus allowing for a faster welding process. The welding torch for the CMT process is more compact than the previous model, guaranteeing...
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Pierce Industries Announces Addition of Inertia Welder to Expand Capabilities
Rochester, NY –Â- Pierce Industries is pleased to announce the latest addition to their machine inventory, an MTI 250B Inertia Friction Welder. This new welder has a working capacity of up to 10” diameter, 104” shaft length, and 100 ton forging pressure. The need to invest in new machinery stems from the philosophy to provide capabilities that offer Customers manufacturing solutions...
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Ultrasonic Weld Tool targets sophisticated medical applications.
Catering to medical device manufacturers, MEDIALOG welder meets requirements for ultrasonic assembly processes in sterile environments. Features include stainless steel, cleanroom-compatible surfaces as well as pneumatics and FSC (FDA System Component) operator interface. FSC meets FDA CFR 21 part 11 FDA requirements; includesÂ- complete documentation, including all actions performed by...
Read More »Titanium Fabrication at Machinists Inc., In a New Isolated Facility
MI has been welding titanium, stainless steel and nickel alloys for many years. Projects involving titanium fabrication and machined parts have been provided for aerospace, marine, research laboratories and other demanding applications. MI opened a new titanium facility in mid 2014, it is completely segregated from the rest of the weld shop and includes, inspection capabilities with personnel...
Read More »Airgas' Advanced Fabrication Technologies Group to Exhibit at FABTECH 2014
Company Experts to Discuss and Demonstrate New Products, Solutions, and Technologies RADNOR, PAÂ- – Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as welding gases, consumables, and equipment, and related products, today announced that its Advanced Fabrication Technologies group will attend and exhibit at FABTECH...
Read More »250-Ton Friction Welder Announcement
American Friction Welding Inc. of Brookfield, Wisconsin announces the acquisition of a Thompson 250-ton Friction Welding Machine. This will be the largest direct-drive, rotary friction welding machine available for sub-contract work in North America. It will provide a new size range for fusing solid metal up to 7” diameter. Tube diameters can be accommodated up to 12”. Total part length can...
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SpillVak Absorbs Up to 6X More Fluid Than Rock- and Clay-based Absorbents
Are you struggling to find an absorbent that doesn't result in at least some leaching? SpillVak outperforms all rock and clay-based materials. Check out our video to learn more.
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