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What are the three main arc welding processes and how do they differ? Stick is the casual term for SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) Stick welding is a process that melts and joins metals together by heating them with an arc between a covered metal electrode and the work piece. Shielding gas is obtained from the electrode outer coating, often called flux. Filler metal is usually obtained from the electrode core. MIG is the casual term for GMAW (gas metal arc welding), sometimes referred to as solid wire welding. MIG welding is also an arc welding process that joins metals by heating them with an arc. This arc is between a continuously fed filler metal electrode and the workpiece. Shielding is provided by externally supplied gas or gas mixtures. TIG is the causal term for GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding) TIG welding is a welding process that joins metals by heating them with a tungsten electrode, which does not become part of the completed weld. Argon inert gas or inert gas mixtures are used for shielding, and filler metal is sometimes used. |
What is a shielding gas and what are the common types used? Shielding gas is a protective gas used to prevent contamination from the air from affecting the weld pool. The welding process you're using and the base material you are welding will dictate what shielding gas you need for the job. For instance, 100% argon is a common shielding gas for TIG welding, while 75% argon/ 25% carbon dioxide mixture is common for MIG welding mild steel. What is filler metal? Filler metal is the the metal or alloy added in making a welded joint. Basically, what fills the weld joint or the gap between the parts. These filler metals come in a variety of types and sizes. For MIG you'll find spools of solid wire, a continuous length of wire that is wound onto a spool. While electrodes, metal rods with a flux coating, are used in stick welding to protect the weld from contamination. And solid metal filler rods are used in TIG welding. |
What is amperage? Amperage is the measurement of the flow of electrons moving in a circuit and is sometimes referred to as current. The number of amps produced by the power source determines the amount of heat available to melt the filler metal and the workpiece. So the more amps your machine is able to provide, the more heat you're able to use. If thicker material is being welded, you will need more amps. The different types of current used in welding is also important. Alternating current (AC) reverses its direction at regular intervals and is commonly used for aluminum welding. While direct current (DC) flows in just one direction and does not reverse flow. It generally provides a smoother welding output, with less spatter and a more stable arc making it the preferred form of welding for most applications. What is voltage in welding? Voltage measures the pressure of the electrons flowing through the electrical current. So it doesn't flow, but it causes amperage to flow. Your voltage controls your arc length and as your voltage increases, the weld bead will flatten out. Regardless of the amperage output, a constant voltage (CV) welding power source has output that provides relatively stable and consistent voltage. However, a constant current (CC) welding power source has limited maximum short-circuit current. Welding power sources are CV, CC or both. Processes that require a stable current to maintain a consistent arc length to prevent the electrode from sticking, like Stick or Tig, use CC. While MIG and flux-cored welding require a stable voltage to maintain a consistent wire feed speed to prevent the welding arc from becoming unstable so they use use CV. |
What is slag? The term slag is used to describe the hardened layer left on the top of a weld made using MIG, flux-cored or stick welding. This layer protects the weld from oxidation and atmospheric contamination. It also helps keep the molten weld pool in the joint as it cools, something that is especially important for out-of-position welding. Slag can be removed after welding or in between passes by chipping or grinding. What is porosity? Porosity is a defect in a finished weld that is caused by gas entrapment while the weld is solidifiying. This issue is most commonly seen in MIG welding. What is spatter? Spatter is the droplets of molten material blown away from your welding arc. These particles are not part of the completed weld, but they may stick to the metal workpiece. This requires chipping or grinding off after welding. |
The MagicCleaner by Fronius is innovative technology for TIG weld seams and stainless steel surfaces! Unlike mechanical or chemical cleaning, the MagicCleaner doesn't affect the material surface and requires no exposure time. You can clean and passivate your stainless steel in just one step. Easily achieve a pristine finish to stainless steel! In addition, you can use the MagicCleaner to etch stainless steel- a simple alternative to laser engraving or stickers for printing logos or barcodes. Fronius offers two options, the MagicCleaner 150 and the MagicCleaner 300. Check out the specifications below to see which one is up to the task! |
The MagicCleaner 150 is ideal for both work sites and shops. It’s nearly ready out of the box, in just 2 steps. Plus, it’s a very portable 4.5 kg! It can clean and passivate TIG weld seams and stainless steel surfaces in one go with alternating current (AC) and electrolyte fluid. You can manually control fluid dosage making for cost-effective electrolyte consumption. Through electrochemical polishing, it removes some base material from the workpiece and lightens surface colouration. Set up is a breeze and you can easily control the operating mode, cleaning performance, and electrolyte dosing from the front panel. |
The MagicCleaner 300 is best suited for more intensive applications and longer TIG welds. The cleaning torch has a patented fume blow system that directs harmful vapors away from the operator, as well as an automatic cleaning agent supply. The tank is a bit larger than the 150 model, an integrated 1.8L tank vs a 100 ml attachable tube, allowing you to work for longer before refill. |
Removing post-weld temper colouration and restoring the protective passive layer at the same time has never been easier. Get consistent lustre after cleaning! Energy-efficient and lightweight, Fronius’ inverter technology offers reduced power consumption for the same output power. With lots of attachment options for cleaning welded pipes, undercuts, sharp edges or complex shapes and polishing linear weld seams, corner welds, t-joints and butt joints, you'll find plenty of uses for the MagicCleaner! |
Even after cleaning and polishing, this single machine can also permanently inscribe stainless steel surfaces- AC is used for black printing and DC for white printing! |
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Make room in your shop for this useful 3-in-1 tool and enjoy pristine stainless steel finish! Reach out by phone (410) 687-8400 or fill out the form below to find out more about the MagicCleaner! |
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Telemetry is wireless transmission of data from a remote source that is collected automatically. Sensors at the site measure the data and you are able to view it in real time! Telemetry for gases is a game changer- if you’re able to see gas levels on location then you can avoid unnecessary travel and labor or streamline ordering and keep inventory levels in check! Remote monitoring technology in gases has made massive strides over the past few decades. The old bulky, wired telemetry systems are fortunately a thing of the past! Gone are the days of frustrating and time-consuming configuration during on-site setup! Advances in technology have given us hardware at much lower costs and new, more reliable, wireless protocols that use 99% less power than previous options. These developments and the prevalence of cloud connectivity and mobile apps have made it cheaper and easier to remotely monitor at scale. Traditionally telemetry had been solely focused on bulk installations but these advances allow for applications with liquid cylinders, high pressure cylinders and even consumables or hardgoods. Simple Set-Up: New wireless telemetry allows us to install your sensors within minutes! Mobile-apps allow for complete control during set up, as well as easy modification and troubleshooting. Lower Costs: Sensors no longer cost an arm and a leg and don’t come with any high ongoing fees. Generally, modern service fees start at less than $10/month and hardware costs start at roughly a hundred dollars. Software Assistance: Recent sensor solutions provide hundreds of readings each day! This enables real time visibility as well as software assisted detection of anomalous behavior. Products That Meet Your Needs: Hardware, firmware and software is now designed to work together to solve issues that gas distributors run into. The result is simple- no buttons to press and no configuration. Cellular Connectivity: Cellular connectivity across 2G/3G/4G and hundreds of cellular networks within a single device comes standard. Plus, the sensor and cellular modem are two separate components. So the sensor’s battery life is never affected by cellular service quality. All sensors work with all cellular gateways so if there is a better connectivity solution that comes along, you’ll only deal with replacing the gateway, not the whole sensor. Various Sensor Types: Differential and high-pressure solutions are historically the most common telemetry sensors in the market. However, current providers have weight based sensors that enable monitoring all types of liquified and cryogenic gases too! Remote monitoring is a more viable opportunity than ever for distributors! Allowing them to decrease their own operational costs and improve levels of service with end customers. Pulsa offers a great range of telemetry options- learn more about two of our favorites below! |
The Pulsa Pressure is great for specialty gases, manifolded industrial gases, medical gases and laboratory gases. So simple that it works straight out of the box- featuring easy set-up in person or remotely with no wires, no pairing AND no maintenance. If measurements are taken every three minutes, then the Pulsa Pressure has a battery life of 5 years! And with the low battery warnings, you can set it and forget it. It is also weatherproof- wetted components are 316 stainless steel and viton. It offers 2900 psi standard measurement range with a ±0.25% accuracy, and up to 6000 psi measurement range is available. |
Another great option is Pulsa's Industrial Scale! Great for measuring product availability on anything that is mission critical to your business like high pressure CO2, welding wire, fasteners, consumables, inventory on shelves, fabricated parts and any other supplies you can think of! This scale measures up to 260lbs with ±1% accuracy and you can easily combine up to sixteen 12"x12" tiles to achieve a greater loading area. It has a single button tare and container weight adjustment. Plus, with a battery life of 5 years with measurements ever three minutes and low battery warnings, you won't have to worry! There's no wires, no pairing, and no maintenance and set up is simple! Learn more about how telemetry can help you save time, money, and labor by reaching out by phone (410) 687-8400 or filling out the form below! |
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