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TIG, MIG/MAG, or electrode welding: when to use which welding process?

Posted on 18. May 2020

Almost any material can be welded using common welding processes: metal inert gas or metal active gas (MIG/MAG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) or electrode (manual metal arc) welding methods. Which process to use depends on the requirements of the component and the production process. Johann Dallmannsböck, trainer at Fronius International’s Welding Business Academy, explains which welding process to use and when. Welding speed MIG/MAG can reduce welding times. This welding process lends itself to automation, which makes joining particularly quick…

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5 functions that a mobile TIG device should have

Posted on 26. March 2020

Die Touch HF-Funktion gestattet das Verwenden von Brennern ohne Taster und hilft ungemein bei schwer zugänglichen Nahtstellen wie kleinen Rohren.

No other process offers more stable weld seams than TIG welding, as well as better quality in terms of the look and feel of the product. In addition, TIG has a wide range of applications: The process is suitable for all metals and thin sheets as well as out-of-position welding and root pass welding. What’s more, welding does not produce slag, the material hardly deforms at all, and the process is virtually spatter-free. The advantages and broad range of applications…

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Safe supporting structures: European Standard EN 1090

Posted on 2. March 2020

Companies producing steel and aluminum supporting structures that are then sold in the European Union (EU) must ensure their products carry a CE label. This label indicates whether the respective supporting structure meets standardized EU quality requirements. Examples of supporting structures include balconies, parapets, railings, bridges, and supports. In order for this quality seal to be granted, manufacturing companies themselves must be certified to European Standard (EN) 1090. The EN 1090 execution classes If a company wishes to obtain the…

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Sustainable Welding in Practice

Posted on 23. October 2019

Our environment can only take so much. That is why sustainable action and the conscious use of resources and energy is extremely important. Sustainable Welding is also playing an increasingly important role in industrial production. A number of factors are decisive for welding technology, including the correct welding process and a higher welding speed combined with less rework. How does sustainable welding work? The use of modern and sophisticated welding technology is extremely important when it comes to achieving sustainable…

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Underwater Welding: Weightless Welding Under Probably the Toughest Conditions

Posted on 10. September 2019

The deep underwater world of our planet can be as alien as outer space. Bridges, oil platforms, and other structures reach into and over these areas requiring skilled workers to build and maintain them. Above the surface, welding, cutting, and assembling these structures requires only the training and skill to do the job. Performing those same jobs underwater requires an entirely new set of skills, understanding, and equipment. Welcome to the world of commercial diving, and more specifically, underwater welding.…

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What is … tandem welding?

Posted on 24. June 2019

Tandem welding represents a milestone in the history of gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Perfect welding quality and high productivity were key considerations in its development, since welding processes that fulfill these conditions are increasingly in demand. But, what exactly is tandem welding? What advantages does the process offer and where is it used? How does it differ from double-wire welding? Basics The process involves high performance MIG/MAG welding using two wire electrodes. It is only used in fully automated…

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Multiprocess Welding Systems—What Is the Purpose?

Posted on 23. May 2019

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Metalwork fitters “Heißeisen” have a major order—the job involves processing a wide range of materials in a modern building complex: Numerous shelving units made from unalloyed steel in the storeroom and the chrome-nickel stair railings are joined using the MAG welding process. For detailed work on the handrail, weld seams now have to be 100% satisfactory both in terms of visual appearance and touch; this calls for the TIG process. A literal highpoint for “Heißeisen” was the final assembly work…

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What Is… MIG/MAG Welding?

Posted on 2. April 2019

MIG/MAG welding is one of the most commonly used of all welding processes. But how does it work? In our blog article you will find everything you need to know about MIG/MAG welding – from choosing the right shielding gases and filler metals to the characteristics of the different arc types. MIG/MAG: Two Varieties of Gas-Shielded Arc Welding MIG/MAG welding is also known as gas-shielded metal arc welding (GMAW) and is one of the welding processes that uses a protective…

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Voice Control: Hands-Free Operation of Welding Machines and Computers

Posted on 12. March 2019

project voice control: IntegraMouse Plus by LIFEtool

You use them all time: while brushing your teeth, tying your shoelaces, eating, using your cell phone or your computer – your hands are almost constantly busy. But what if you only had limited use of your hands, or couldn’t use them at all? LIFEtool, a non-profit enterprise located in Linz, Upper Austria, specializes in assistive technologies for people with disabilities. Among other things, LIFEtool develops solutions – such as a mouth-controlled computer mouse – that allow people with high…

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The Welding App in Your Pocket—Making Welding Easier to Learn

Posted on 30. January 2019

Members of Generation Z have the benefit of growing up as “digital natives.” Technologies such as smartphones and tablets are now part of day-to-day life, with apps used for gaming, providing information or giving advice. And now there is even an app that provides a fun way to learn welding basics. The demanding task of memorizing theoretical content is a thing of the past. Novice welders now have the opportunity to improve their basic skills in an economic and sustainable…

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