InverterBased Power Source Boosts Productivity The electronically controlled Aristo ® Mig 4004i Pulse is a lightweight, multiprocess welding power source that can be used for GMAW, pulsed GMAW, SMAW, or GTAW. Designed for high productivity and quality welding applications, the pulse function makes it suitable for advanced, spatter free welding in aluminum and stainless steel. The inverter-based power source delivers a welding current of 300 A and voltage of 32 V at a 100% duty cycle. At a 60% duty cycle, it provides 400 A and 36 V. Typical applications include the manufacture of trucks, buses, trailers, off-highway equipment, trains and railway rolling stock, as well as wind turbine towers, structural steelwork, shipbuilding/ offshore, and general industrial fabrication. ESAB www.esabna.com (800) 3722123 StudentDesigned Welding Helmet Sports Bald Eagle The company recently joined forces with the National FFA Organization to sponsor a welding helmet design contest for student chapters nationwide. The winner has been manufactured into a limited edition, Viking® 2450 Series autodarkening welding helmet. Coming in first place, the Highland FFA chapter in Gilbert, Ariz., led by advisor Curtis Willems, had its design on the helmet featuring a blue-andgold color scheme, emblazoned with a photographic image of a Bald Eagle on the side, and the FFA logo at the top. At the bottom, the helmet features the FFA motto: “Learning to Do. Doing to Learn. Earning to Live. Living to Serve.” It also has 1/1/1/1 optical clarity rating (EN329), fastest switching speed in its class, a large viewing area, and three-year warranty. The Lincoln Electric Co. www.lincolnelectric.com (888) 9353876 Mobile Demo Dust Collectors Provide Training and Education An expanded fleet of mobile dust and fume collection systems is available worldwide to provide training and education to customers. The trailermounted units are available on request and may be used for dust collection seminars or more informal training on the basic principles of dust collector design, selection, and operation. They are also being used to demonstrate the features of Farr Gold Series® dust collectors at professional meetings, trade shows, and “Learn over Lunch” onsite customer events. Camfil APC www.camfilapc.com (800) 4796801 Brochure Highlights Products for Metalworking The Equipment for the Metalworking Industry brochure showcases magnetic separation, fluid filtration, and recycling and material handling equipment the company offers for metalworking applications. The brochure is designed to help customers quickly and easily identify the appropriate equipment to meet their needs and requirements. Products are separated into sections: coolant recycling and filtration, metal separating and material handling, and magnetic and vibratory material handling. Each section includes an overview of the full line and a list of typical applications as well as photos and details for each individual piece of equipment featured. The brochure can be downloaded at the website shown. Eriez www.eriez.com (888) 3003743 LowManganese Filler Metal Family Expands Testing results show the FabCOR® Element™ 70C6 wire features among PRODUCT & PRINT SPOTLIGHT 34 WELDING JOURNAL / APRIL 2015 Tools for Education and Training
Welding Journal | April 2015
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