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Stubby Slam’d ultralow gas lens available from Arc-Zone
Arc-Zone has released the Stubby Slam’d ultralow gas lens to help fabricators shrink the front end of their 17, 18, 26, and 3 series GTAW torches.
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GTAW nozzles available in shield gas orifice diameters of ¾ to 1-1/2 in.
Arc-Zone.com® Inc. offers a full line of Monster™ GTAW nozzles, with shield gas orifices from ¾ to 1½ in. dia. Each nozzle is fitted with a stainless steel gas diffuser to help improve gas flow and coverage for GTAW of exotic and specialty alloys. The variety of nozzle sizes enables...
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What’s inside your GTAW torch?
Welders are judged by the appearance of their beads, the strength of their welds, and their ability to pass visual and technical inspection. So why shouldn’t you scrutinize your GTAW torch components in the same way that you or someone else would scrutinize your welds? If your GTAW torch doesn’t pass inspection, there’s a good chance that your welds won’t either.
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Hand-held tungsten grinder released in cordless model
Arc-Zone.com Inc.®’s Sharpie™ hand-held tungsten electrode grinder now is available in a cordless model. The unit allows electrode prep anywhere in the shop, and it is compact enough to carry up scaffolding on the job site. The cordless model is available in entry-level standard (SD) or deluxe...
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Arc-Zone.com Inc. redesigns web store
Arc-Zone.com® Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., has launched a redesign of its e-commerce site at www.arc-zone.com that includes a new look and improved functionality. The site offers more than 10,000 GMAW, GTAW, and PAW products and features simplified fly-out navigation menus and a more accurate search...
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Five GTAW Aluminum Welding Tips for Success
Aluminum has a reputation for being difficult to weld, especially when using GTAW. Get our five expert aluminum welding tips for a successful GTAW.
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Arc-Zone.com doubles size of headquarters
Arc-Zone.com, Carlsbad, Calif., a provider of proprietary, brand-name, and OEM replacement parts and accessories for welding and cutting, has expanded its corporate headquarters. The expansion doubles the size of the facility, which houses administrative, customer service, warehouse, and order...
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Know your TIG torch
Even though money is tight, saving it by purchasing less reputable GTAW torches or skimping on maintenance practices can cause more harm than good in the long run.
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Tungsten electrode gauge added to GTAW accessory line
Arc-Zone.com® Inc. has added the TG-1 tungsten electrode stick-out gauge to its line of GTAW accessories. The gauge, which allows a welder to measure the stick-out in 1/16-in. increments up to 1 in., is constructed from CNC-machined brass with a knurled locking sleeve. It is mounted on a...
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Arc-Zone.com names director of operations
Arc-Zone.com® Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., has named Scott Reiman as director of operations. Reiman has more than 10 years of experience in accounting, sales, and customer service management. Before joining the company he served as controller for a midsize construction company, as manager of...
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P is for plasma, precision
Plasma arc welding (PAW) is very similar to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), but its highly concentrated arc makes it very different - and not necessarily the best process for every application. A close look at its characteristics and equipment will help you decide if it's right for your applications.
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Improve your GTAW in 3 steps
Once you know some basic information about the equipment on the front of your GTAW torch, you can get the right parts for your application and start improving your welding performance.
Dam the purge gas and full speed ahead
Shielding gas is an often overlooked area of savings in tube and pipe welding. Creating a purge dam in one of several different ways can help you isolate the weld area and minimize the amount of gas and time needed to purge the weld zone properly.
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A tale of two welders
George Bright and David Anthony are two welders who had the same goal: to upgrade their GTAW systems. Learn about their experiences and gain some insight into what you need to know to upgrade from an air-cooled to a water-cooled GTAW system.
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Optimize your plasma performance
Plasma arc welding (PAW) uses plasma, a gas that has been heated to a high temperature and ionized. The plasma becomes electrically conductive, transferring an electric arc to the workpiece through a small orifice.