PRODUCT & PRINT SPOTLIGHT Soldering Robot Available with Safety Guard A wraparound safety guard for the company’s G Series soldering robot has been added thanks to customer feedback. A Keyence light curtain is used to activate a safety net at the front of the work cell. The robot control system integrates into the guard to activate/deactivate the light curtain for loading/unloading. Promation Engineering, Inc. www.pro-mation-inc.com (262) 764-4832 Silver Brazing Alloy Suitable for Any Steel BlueBraze, a silver brazing alloy with good flow characteristics and low melting point, is suitable for any steel, copper and copper alloys, nickel and nickel Emphasis on Brazing and Soldering alloys, and can be applied to any brazing process as well as induction heating. In addition, its silver content is reduced, but it offers the same properties and conforms to RoHS. The product offers cost reduction through reduced silver content and more rods per kilogram due to a lower density of substitute metals. Umicore www.umicore.de +32 2 227 71 11 Book Presents Soldering Techniques for Jewelry The Art of Soldering for Jewelry Makers is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to soldering. It presents a collection of soldering techniques applied across a variety of precious metals. The book features instructions for jewelers of all levels and includes pre- and postsoldering techniques, safety procedures, essential equipment and materials required, along with tips and tricks of the trade from leading jewelers. Also highlighted are fifteen jewelry projects, including rings, necklaces, chains, earrings, bangles, and others. Wing Mun Devenney wingmun@ispymagpie.co.uk Soldering Iron Approved for Battle Damage Repair The MCH-100-A battery-powered, portable heat gun, has recently been approved by the United States Army Avionics for its battle damage assessment repair kit. The kit features a lightweight, battery-powered, self-contained heat gun; battery-powered soldering iron; USB-Powered Soldering Iron Heats Quickly to 480°C The USB-powered soldering iron by MegaPower, which the company will stock, is designed for fast repairs in the field and lab for fine-pitch SMT components. It is powered by the USB port of a PC/laptop or alternatively with a 9-V battery. The iron achieves 480°C in 20 s and has a low-power consumption. It also features a professional-grade soldering tip, bright white LED light to illuminate the working area, safety on/off switch, energy efficiency, and protective cap. Premier Farnell www.premierfarnell.com +44 (0) 20 7851 4100 28 FEBRUARY 2014
Welding Journal | February 2014
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