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…
2024
Metal art for the Olympic Games: Artist creates monumental sculpture
Posted on 17. October 2024For 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.…
Metal 3D printing: The future of additive manufacturing
Posted on 12. September 2024It 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.…
Preventing welding fumes: what welders can do
Posted on 23. July 2024Welding 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…
A mere 3 to 4 percent of all welding specialists in the EU are female, while the figure in the USA stands at around 5 percent. But no matter where you are, the numbers speak for themselves around the world: female welders remain a rarity. Claudia Tunc is one of the few women working in the welding industry. She explains how she got into welding, why she feels so at home in this profession, and what can be done at…
Wherever we look, it’s apparent that welding is everywhere—be it in a swimming pool, on a building site, or out on the farm. But more than this, it’s also an expression of art, a craft with countless possibilities for turning the everyday into the extraordinary. Andrea Stahl is one such practitioner of this craft. The Swiss artist creates welded art for the home and produces unique pieces of furniture. Read on to find out what her creations look like, what…
Reducing energy consumption during welding—how it’s done
Posted on 18. April 2024When amperages of up to 700 A regularly rush through the arc, one thing quickly becomes clear—welding is an energy-intensive process. This brings with it the question: “Is it possible to save energy here?” The answer is a resounding yes! Energy-efficient welding machines and processes are essential in doing so. We show you five features that you should look for in an energy-efficient welding machine.…
It knows what needs to be done and how. It reacts to the conditions and reliably guides welders to the desired result. It helps to quickly train welders and offers the best possible control over every weld. It supports companies in saving time and resources. It’s called weld sequencing. But what exactly is it? Welding with sequences is hugely beneficial for welders and companies alike. “Sequences” involve individual steps or instructions which guide workers through the welding process. Digital weld…
Every day we cross bridges, hold on to stair railings, lean over balustrades, and rely on the same thing when doing so: support and safety. These properties can only be achieved through flawless, high-quality weld seams produced by qualified manual welders. We are talking about a professional field in which there is a huge shortage of skilled workers—a problem that is causing concern in the entire industry. But what is actually important when it comes to manual welding? What can…