New Preheating Technology for Rolled Pipe in Fabrication Shops

The majority of pipe welds completed in fabrication shops are rolled, and it's easy to understand why. Rotating pipe while welding provides many benefits, including ease of achieving quality welds by eliminating out-of-position welding; reduced welding operator fatigue; and improved productivity from higher wire feed speeds and increased deposition rates.

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Regulated Metal Deposition (RMD®) MIG Welding Process Improves Stainless Steel Pipe Fabrication

Miller's Regulated Metal Deposition (RMD®) MIG welding process (modified short-circuit MIG) improves welding quality and productivity on stainless steel pipe. The RMD process is easy to learn and addresses the…

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Understanding Advanced Inverter and Waveform Controls: AC Waveforms

In AC mode, an inverter offers waveform shaping with more control for optimal results. We’ll take a look at some of the benefits behind these waveforms. Some inverters bring control…

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Understanding Advanced Inverter and Waveform Controls: Amplitude Control

Independent amplitude control, available only on some inverters, allows the EN and EP amperage values to be set independently. Independent control of the EN and EP portions of the AC…

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Understanding Advanced Inverter and Waveform Controls: AC Balance Control

In AC mode, an inverter offers waveform shaping with more control for optimal results. We are taking a look at some of the benefits behind these additional capabilities and how…

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Understanding Advanced Inverter and Waveform Controls: AC Output

As compared to a traditional TIG power source, a TIG inverter with advanced controls offers increased control over the welding arc. This allows the operator to tailor the bead profile,…

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