Archive for June, 2011

ESAB Introduces EasyNest™ Automatic True-Shape Nesting Option for Its Vision T5 CNC

EasyNest permits automatic nesting right at the machine, eliminating the need to purchase off-line programming software. EasyNest lets an operator quickly generate nests to be cut from the same material, maximizing plate utilization.Florence, SC (PRWEB) June 30, 2011 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces EasyNest™, an optional feature that adds automatic true-shape nesting capabilities to …

Sparks will fly

The North Platte Telegraph There aren’t many women in welding, but Christy Bowers is one of them. The junior at North Platte High School is one of 16 students attending the National Skills USA competition June 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo. Will Winchester, a welding teacher at North Platte High School, explained Skills USA is a student lead organization focused on preparation for careers.

ABB Introduces the LeanArc 1410 Robotic Welding Package, a Fully Configured, Quick Start Unit …

Base package priced in the range of $35,000, includes ABB robot and compact controller, Fronius power supply and Tregaskiss welding torch AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - ABB Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots, has developed the LeanArc(TM) 1410, a fully configured, quick start robotic welding package with an array of options to suit the needs of many small to medium welding operations. The …

Students take gold at welding comp

FARMINGTON — After winning first place in a national welding competition, three high school students found out that hands-on learning actually pays off.

Charter resists £1.3bn bid approach from Melrose

Charter, the embattled welding equipment manufacturer, has dismissed a £1.3bn bid approach from turnaround specialist Melrose as “opportunistic”.

RCC offers Saturday morning Basic Welding class

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Sparks will fly

The North Platte Telegraph There aren’t many women in welding, but Christy Bowers is one of them. The junior at North Platte High School is one of 16 students attending the National Skills USA competition June 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo. Will Winchester, a welding teacher at North Platte High School, explained Skills USA is a student lead organization focused on preparation for careers.

Multiprocess Welder supports heavy carbon arc gouging.

Rated 450 A at 100% duty cycle, Model XMT® 450 MPa supports Pulsed MIG welding with .052 and 1/16 in. wires. Unit is also optimized for MIG, Stick, TIG, and Flux Cored welding processes. As welder manipulates wire feed speed on gun, system automatically adjusts pulse parameters to match that speed. Hot Start(TM) increases amperage at start of weld to eliminate electrode sticking. With SharpArc …

Sparks will fly

The North Platte Telegraph There aren’t many women in welding, but Christy Bowers is one of them. The junior at North Platte High School is one of 16 students attending the National Skills USA competition June 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo. Will Winchester, a welding teacher at North Platte High School, explained Skills USA is a student lead organization focused on preparation for careers.

Rosemont CEO says worker caused May 2 blaze

Rosemont Copper’s president says welding work done by a ranch hand working for the company accidentally sparked a fire that burned about 2,200 acres near the Santa Rita Mountains in early May.

Welding & Gases Today Identifies Common DOT Violations

Audited companies paid an average of $4,000 to $6,000 in penalties. Dewitt, NY - Department of Transportation (DOT) audits were a big item in 2010, and this has not changed in 2011. DOT has published a list of baseline amounts or ranges for frequently cited violations that resulted from audits in 2010. Michael Dodd, GAWDA’s DOT, Security, OSHA & EPA Consultant details the most frequently cited …

Sparks will fly

The North Platte Telegraph There aren’t many women in welding, but Christy Bowers is one of them. The junior at North Platte High School is one of 16 students attending the National Skills USA competition June 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo. Will Winchester, a welding teacher at North Platte High School, explained Skills USA is a student lead organization focused on preparation for careers.

Two Welding Courses Set To Begin At RTEC

The Regional Technical Education Center in Yankton is offering a pair of welding classes this summer:

Two Welding Courses Set To Begin At RTEC

The Regional Technical Education Center in Yankton is offering a pair of welding classes this summer:

ESAB Introduces New Globe-Arc Helmets for Metalworking

ESAB Globe-Arc helmets feature a unique design in flip-front welding and grinding helmets. The visor provides effective protection from UV and IR radiation when the visor is open or closed, providing safety and comfort for metalworkers.