TIG Welding at Warp Speed--Without the Warping
After-market exhaust system manufacturer more than triples production with Dynasty 200
706 views / posted 2008-06-10Manufacturing & Fabrication
From small fabrications shops to large manufacturing plants, the businesses feature here found innovative solutions to their welding issues by looking beyond their weld cells. Organized by Key Business Issue, these success stories show how companies increased operator efficiency and productivity, decreased weld costs, and justified the cost of new equipment.
These thought-provoking stories will have you looking at your welding operation in a whole new light.
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Reducing Weld Costs
New Inverter-Based Pulsed MIG and TIG Welding Technology Reduces Sheetmetal Welding Costs, Increases Productivity
Newest generation pulsed MIG and TIG power sources also reduces operator training time.
4390 views / posted 2007-03-13XMT Inverters Lower Utility Bill by $303 per Machine
Reject rates drop to one-half of 1%
4384 views / posted 2005-11-03Digital Wire Feeders Ensure Weld Consistency
Upgrade to digital provides saves $600, per feeder, every 3 months
4219 views / posted 2005-11-03Axcess Systems Lowers Weld Costs
By Up to $2,000 per Day
One wire, one gas, one system for all welds
VIDEO 4014 views / posted 2005-11-03
Increasing Productivity
Skyline Steel Streamlines Architectural Steel Beam Fabrication
New automated and semi-automatic welding systems boost productivity by 40 percent.
163 views / posted 2009-06-15RMD and Pro-Pulse Cuts Welding Time in Half, Eliminates Rework for Mechanical Contractor
Bel-Aire Mechanical puts aside Stick and MIG in favor of RMD and Pro-Pulse and cuts its welding time in half, while eliminating rework.
235 views / posted 2009-04-14New MIG Technology Improves Pipe Fabrication
By using Regulated Metal Deposition (RMD) for root pass welding, fabricators can boost productivity by 100 - 400% while addressing welder shortage issues
669 views / posted 2008-10-28Dynasty 350 Cuts Anodized Aluminum TIG Welding Time by 50%
Next-generation squarewave technology provides operators with more control.
686 views / posted 2008-09-16
Operator Efficiency
The Challenge Ahead: Insights For Surviving In Difficult Times
Jeff Rappold, Group Vice President, Industrial Products, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Bernard and Tregaskiss, shares his thoughts on how companies can weather the ongoing economic storm.
227 views / posted 2009-02-10Welding Smarter on Stainless Steel Pipe
New GMAW technology for root pass welding boosts quality and productivity, helps address welder shortage issue.
876 views / posted 2008-07-22Addressing the Welder Shortage: Lessons from Alberta
Two technical institutions share the story of their success.
1450 views / posted 2007-10-16Improving Plasma Cutting Quality
Tips and tools to boost operator proficiency
1977 views / posted 2007-04-24
Equipment Justification
Energy Company Rewards Use of Inverter-Based Welders with Energy Efficiency Incentives
Technical college replaces power-hungry welders with inverter-based equipment, cutting power consumption by up to 33% and earning $26,000 grant.
257 views / posted 2009-03-05Locomotive Manufacturer Selects Dimension NT 450, Swingarc Feeders for New Line
Reliability meets needs of rugged manufacturing environment.
980 views / posted 2008-03-11Boost MIG Aluminum Productivity
Tips to improve welding, and your bottom line
3901 views / posted 2006-06-20XMT Solves Primary Power Problem
Low amp draw enables fabricator to add more welders
2978 views / posted 2006-03-27Executive Summary
Learn more about these key business issues: Executive Summary [pdf]
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