Welding

Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, mostly metals, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion. It is a widely used technique in the fabrication of equipment such as tubes or heat exchangers. Below you can find the latest newsitems that involve the topic of welding. If you wish to include your newsrelease on our Stainless Steel World Americas website and email newsletter, please feel free to contact us.

New RubyLaser fiber laser welding system

Ontario, Canada-based Automation Alternatives has introduced the RubyLaser fiber laser welding system. The system aims to deliver high power density while minimizing the HAZ, the company reports.

Accessories for inflatable weld purging systems

When welding metals such as stainless steel, titanium and zirconium it is important that the welding zone is purged of oxygen even as low as 10 parts per million (ppm) before, during and immediately after welding, in order to achieve a clean, oxide free, zero colour weld.

BC company hires a dozen college graduates

British Columbia-based REIDCO Metal Industries Ltd. has become a fan of Okanagan College’s welding and metal fabrication programs, having recently hired nearly a dozen graduates.

New industry initiative on subsea welding

The welding of subsea pressure retaining equipment is key in ensuring safe and high-quality performance. However, different end user requirements are added to regulatory requirements for subsea welding, without a clear guidance on best practice.

Safer welding with MultiStrike from COB Industries

Red-tipped thoriated Tungsten Electrodes contain radiotoxic thoria and can therefore be dangerous to health if exposed to it.

HFT releases weld trailing shield

Welding accessory developer Huntingdon Fusion Techniques® (HFT®) has released a range of Weld Trailing Shields®, designed for extended inert gas coverage during stainless steel and titanium welding to prevent oxidation.

Desk-mounted purge monitor from HFT

Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (HFT), whose US headquarters are located in Florida, has announced the new Argweld® PurgEye® 500 Desk with PurgeNet™ ,an upgraded version of the former PurgEye® 500.

Xiris appoints new European Sales Manager

Xiris Automation, based in Burlington, Ontario, has announced that it has appointed Mr. Ronny Lasner as its new Sales Manager for Europe.

ESAB welcomes new filler metals

ESAB, whose North American headquarters are located in Maryland, has recently been working to make it easier for its customers to identify and purchase filler metals that are compatible with its recently launched Rebel multi-process welding machine.

HFT welcomes an extra gas purge for weld purging

Weld purging is essential when welding metal tubes and pipes made from stainless steel, titanium, chrome and nickel steels, where a high strength joint or a clean and smooth joint is needed.