by generalair | Mar 19, 2019 | Tech Talks
Improve Productivity & Safety In HPG, also called propylene, the BTU’s produced is 1962 vs. 963 for acetylene. In addition, because acetylene becomes very unstable over 15 psi whereas HPG is stable at any pressure, acetylene is a poor choice for heating...
by generalair | Mar 19, 2019 | Tech Talks
85Ar/15CO2 Shielding Gas = Mode of Transfer Flexibility Manufacturers and suppliers are constantly looking for ways to eliminate wasted movement in their processes to increase profits, increase capacity, sustain competitiveness in the market place, and add more...
by generalair | Mar 19, 2019 | Tech Talks
Reduce Inventory, Consumption, PO’s and Headaches Reduce inventory of abrasives, gloves/PPE supplies, and welding supplies by 15% to 20% (conservatively) with industrial vending. For a company spending $20,000 annually on these items, that results in $3,000 to $4,000...
by generalair | Mar 19, 2019 | Tech Talks
A High Speed Option to Ultra Slow TIG Traditionally, GTAW lends itself well to the welding of thin gauge aluminum. On AC polarity, the operator easily strikes a balance between oxide surface cleaning and penetration. Second, the operator controls heat input...
by generalair | Mar 18, 2019 | Tech Talks
The Future of Submerged Arc Welding In Colorado, constant voltage (CV) DC polarity is still used in most submerged arc (sub-arc) applications. It is still used, in large part, because the systems are old and robust, living long lives. Reverse (DC+) polarity is most...
