Where sparks fly and seams are produced, mountains of paper pile up. Welding companies are under increasing pressure to work more economically, but the bureaucracy surrounding welding procedure specifications (WPS), certificates, and standards remains a time-consuming challenge.…
Prototyping is an essential step in the conception and design of a new product. At this early stage of the product development process, designs and construction methods are tested and validated using models. Wherever welded joints are used, their quality is highly important. They are often safety-relevant and must comply with international standards. Not every company is equipped for costly prototype construction. Specialized Fachbetriebehigh-tech companies offer a 360° all-round service from the feasibility study to pre-series production and beyond.…
Jordi Díez bought his first welding machine at the age of 18—originally to repair the wires of a broken clay model. What began as a mishap developed into an avid interest in steel, one that has seen him become an internationally renowned welding artist.…
It’s an ordinary day in the workshop. Suddenly Frank, an experienced welder, feels a brief stabbing pain in his eyes and stumbles back. One moment of carelessness and he’s exposed his eyes to the arc. But how serious is arc eye, what can be done about it, and what consequences could a moment like this have?…
Clad welding or cladding, also known as weld overlay, is a special welding process that is used to extend the service life of components and equipment. In particular when components are exposed to extreme conditions such as high temperatures, pressure, or aggressive chemicals, an additional protective layer is needed to prevent disastrous consequences.…
Nina is getting a taste of her father’s metal construction company for the first time today. The demand for welding specialists is high. Many experienced professionals are gradually retiring, but welding is considered unattractive, hazardous to health, and dirty. Fewer and fewer young people want to learn this important trade. Nina also has her doubts. Work in the welding workshop is quite different to what she imagined. But she is amazed by what she sees next: innovative cobot welding systems…
For French artist, Cédric Surmin, recycling represents more than a process to reuse materials; it is also how he does his art. Applying the concept of ‘new from old’, the 39-year old fabricates breathtaking sculptures from metal waste. His work, which also has a whimsical side, was recognized with its very own spot in the athletes village at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.…
It is clear to see why the number of metal construction companies adopting 3D printing, known as simply WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) in the industry, is on the rise. The growing demand for modern, individualized production facilities is closely followed by the desire for customized single solutions. Time and again, we need non-standard spare parts within the shortest possible time. And in prototype construction, we aim not only to save on tool costs but also to shorten development times.…
Modern hydraulic excavators effortlessly clear over 20 tons of earth, rock, and rubble like a huge mechanical arm. Yellow goods, such as excavators, wheel loaders, caterpillar bulldozers, and agricultural machinery are subjected to enormous strain. Alongside maneuvering heavy loads on unpaved ground, the equipment also has to withstand the immense pressure- and tractive forces of the constant digging, lifting, and swiveling movements.…
Welding is an exciting and challenging job. Top welding specialists are considered heroes of a sort, are sought after around the world, and are handsomely paid wherever they go. The connections they create guarantee the safety of cars, bikes, planes, ships, trains, and more. Despite this, the profession sometimes suffers from a poor image and fewer young people want to learn this trade. Why is this? Well, welding produces welding fumes that are hazardous to health. However, unlike in the…
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