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August 28, 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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Submerged arc welding is nearly a fully automated process.
"The operator isn't handling the equipment, but pushing a button. It can
be done robotically, but people generally don't because most submerged
arc welding is done in a straight line, whereas robots are better for
complex shapes," Mike Flagg, manager of the applications engineering
department for the Lincoln Electric Company, said.
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article]
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TIG welding is becoming increasingly critical for transportation
industries as vehicles that range from cars and trucks to aircraft are
made lighter to reduce fuel consumption and save on ever-higher costs of
fuel.
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article]
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Laser and abrasive waterjet cutting methods have evolved over the
past decade to overtake stamping and EDM in fabrication and welding job
shops.
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article]
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More welding shops are turning to innovative cutting technologies
such as plasma to improve productivity.
Plasma cutting is faster than most other cutting methods and can produce
a higher quality cut. Its speed reduces the time needed to cut metals,
and the quality cut that it provides can eliminate secondary operations
that often are required after the cut when other processes are used.
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article]
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On the job or in the garage, every welder needs protection to
prevent eye damage.
As a general rule, spending more on a welding helmet will increase
comfort, improve your welding ability, result in higher quality welds
and ensure your safety.
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article]
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Goff's
Welding Curtain Walls
Goff's welding curtain walls slide in and out of use easily to form a UV
protected area. Goff's curtains are spark resistant. Goff's Weld
curtains can help with the containment of welding fumes keeping them
confined to that area until proper exhaust can occur. Curtain walls can
act as a shield from harmful flying debris.
www.goffscurtainwalls.com
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Benchmarking at IMTS
American Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey
of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year.
American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual
survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the
data to make plans for this year's IMTS.
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