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May 2024
Feature Articles
Fiber Laser Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting in Metal Fabrication
In metal fabrication, there are several cutting methods to choose from, the most predominant options being plasma and fiber laser.
SEE MOREThe New Wild West: Welding in Space
A lifetime of rocketry convinced Wernher von Braun that welding was one of the most critical aspects of his job. He had regular conversations with his colleagues discussing the impact of welding on metallurgy, equipment, tooling, quality control, and management.
SEE MOREWhat the Print
If you are a fabricator or have been involved in fabrication, there is one thing you might often wonder: Who came up with this print?
SEE MORELasers: The Best Fit(up) for Welding?
For many (or most) manufacturers, the laser has become the default tool for creating sheet metal blanks. The advantages are as obvious as they are plentiful: high throughput, flexible geometry, high accuracy, low operating costs, no tooling requirement, and so on.
SEE MOREGetting the Most from Your Cobot
Welding cobots have the potential to revolutionize metal manufacturing. They also play a major role in combating the labor gap in the welding industry. The cobot market is projected to be worth $9.2 billion by 2028.
SEE MORENews and Updates
Stainless Q&A
Q: When performing penetrant testing (PT) of stainless steels, numerous codes and specifications call out for penetrant materials to be sulfur, chloride, and fluoride free. Why is this important and what does it mean?
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