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November 20, 2008
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Robotic Tool
Changers
ATI Industrial Automation is the leading supplier of Robotic Tool
Changers which allow a robot to automatically exchange welding transguns
or other tools, making robots more flexible and maintenance easier.
ATI's Tool Changers feature a patented fail-safe locking mechanism that
typically exceeds robot load specifications. www.ati-ia.com
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Asking the simple question "Why?" when considering alternatives for
designing weldments can provide surprising -- and vital -- answers.
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article]
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With nearly half of the North American welder workforce due to
retire soon, the United States faces a potential shortage of more than
200,000 skilled welders by 2010.
Several U.S. construction and manufacturing companies continue to report
significant problems due to the shortage, including slowed or halted
production, according to the American Welding Society.
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article]
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In an effective cost-cutting move, General Motors established a
partnership for chemical management at its Grand Rapids Metal
Fabrication Plant.
The five-year-old program has saved GM millions of dollars.
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article]
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A great number of brazing problems are caused by the use of the
wrong braze alloy.
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article]
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Two new, complex carbide hardsurfacing electrodes that are said to
extend typical wear life by 33 percent over standard chromium carbide
alloys.
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article]
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Goff's Free Standing Welding Work
Cells
Isolate welding/grinding areas anywhere!
Goff's free standing work cells are made with weld and spark resistant
14oz vinyl material. Each work cell includes weldview PVC which helps
illuminate the cell and allows visibility in and out while blocking
harmful UV rays to protect those that are outside looking in. Weld
Curtains are made with easy to replace sections. Weld cells are
available in 3 different sizes.
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for more information.
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With the need to increase production and lower costs in the automotive
component and power sports industries, Dayton, Ohio-based AFC Stamping
and Production, Inc., needed to find a solution to help the company stay
competitive.
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