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.…
Barbara Waretzi
What is clad welding? Basics and application areas explained
Posted on 19. December 2024Clad 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.…
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.…
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.…