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Apr 02, 2024

Submerged arc welding tech tips and fundamentals

The submerged arc welding (SAW) process has been around for over 75 years, yet fundamental practices of SAW still are no

Mar 30, 2024

Submerged arc welding consumables selection

Unlike GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW consumables, for which the classification required is easily determined and the product can

Mar 27, 2024

Welding Flux: A Shielding Agent between Two Materials

Weld flux is a welding agent that prevents the weld from interacting with the surrounding medium (like air). The reason

Mar 23, 2024

Addressing 8 common misconceptions about welding metal

In some welding operations, using metal-cored wire eliminates certain nonvalue-added activities, allowing operators to s

Mar 20, 2024

SAW versatility opens automation doors

With the correct flux choice, it's possible to use SAW for deep groove welding. Images: ESAB Submerged arc welding (SAW)

Mar 16, 2024

What welders and other metal fabricators should know about AWS D1.1

Most metal fabricators know that the American Welding Society’s D1.1 code for structural welding is important, but some

Mar 13, 2024

Automating Welding Tech for Wind Farm Structures

Onshore wind power farms along coastlines harness wind power to generate energy. Because automated welding technologies

Mar 09, 2024

Automating Welding Tech for Wind Farm Structures

Onshore wind power farms along coastlines harness wind power to generate energy. Because automated welding technologies

Mar 06, 2024

Welding variables and how they affect the fabrication process

Properly maintaining welding variables is critical to establishing high weld quality in any operation. Properly maintain

Mar 03, 2024

Pemamek Develops New Semi

February 15, 2023 (Photo: Pemamek) Pemamek LLC, a North American subsidiary of Finland-based Pemamek Ltd., has developed

Feb 28, 2024

The Last Pass: A new adventure for a longtime welder

Andreyuu / iStock / Getty Images Plus When I was approached about replacing Jim Mosman for this column, I was instantly

Feb 25, 2024

Consumables Corner: Troubleshooting lack of fusion and porosity in submerged arc welding applications

Phynart Studio / E+ / Getty Images We fabricate various products such as tanks and pressure vessels. At times we struggl