The Welder - Consumables
Aluminum MIG wires offer smooth feeding, reduced tangling
AlcoTec, an ESAB brand, has upgraded all its 4043 and 4047 aluminum MIG welding wire products with a proprietary surface treatment technology.
A-Ox Welding Supply and A&B Welding Supply join Meritus Gas Partners
Meritus Gas Partners has entered into a partnership with A-Ox Welding Supply Co. Inc., Sioux Falls, S.D., and A&B Welding Supply Co. Inc., Rapid City, S.D.
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Airgas named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces lists
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, a U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, has been featured on two Newsweek lists: America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2023 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024.
Improving results in flat-position submerged arc welding
The Consumables Corner team helps a shop that’s struggling with submerged arc welding quality when welding in the flat position.
Meritus Gas Partners announces partnership with Airco Gases Southwest
Meritus Gas Partners has announced it has entered into a partnership with Airco Gases Southwest LLC.
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Wall Colmonoy marks 85th year in business
Wall Colmonoy, a leading global materials engineering group, is celebrating 85 years of business with celebrations at each of its six locations.
Selecting shielding gas for GMAW and FCAW
The Consumables Corner team reminds readers of some basic principles when choosing a shielding gas for GMAW and FCAW applications.
Tungsten electrode selection and preparation for welders
Welders, take note: Choosing the optimal tungsten electrode requires you to consider the right tungsten material, tip geometry, and tip preparation.
Flux-cored wire delivers low spatter, low fume emissions
Weldcote, a division of Zika Group, offers the Mighty Arc line of flux gas-shielded and mild steel flux-cored wire.
Weld cracking when joining stainless and carbon steel
The Consumables Corner duo address a question regarding the discovery of weld cracking in horizontal fillet welds—something that wasn’t happening in flat groove welds.
Product catalog includes filler metals, electrodes
Weldcote, a division of Zika Group, has introduced a new 120-page metals catalog.
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Rust inhibitor adheres to metal surfaces
Fluoramics offers HinderRUST Metal Fabrication & Welding rust inhibitor.
Consumables Corner: Roadmap to success for a welding supervisor
The Certified Welding Supervisor certification and material will help welders learn more about deposition rates, efficiencies, and output.
Tips for welding wire drum storage, handling, and setup
Proper storage, handling, and setup of welding wire drums will help shops reduce consumables costs, production interruptions, damage, and product waste.
Consumables Corner: Troubleshooting lack of fusion and porosity in submerged arc welding applications
The Consumables Corner duo address a reader’s struggles with lack of fusion and porosity on complete joint penetration welds, a common issue with submerged arc welding.
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