A new free publication discusses all the key areas for successful AC and DC TIG welding.
TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is one of the most widely used welding processes, but is also the one which is often carried out incorrectly resulting in disappointing results. To get the most out of TIG welding, in terms of achieving the highest quality of weld and completion of the work efficiently and safely, certain procedures need to be followed. As a market leader in TIG welding equipment, Murex Welding Products is now helping welders with the publication of its 'TIG tips'.

'TIG tips' discusses all the key areas for successful AC and DC TIG welding.

It starts with the basics by urging welders to ensure that all the preparatory work is done before starting to weld - tungsten preparation and selection of the correct electrode, ceramic nozzle and filler materials are basic requirements which are often overlooked.

'TIG tips' goes on to highlight other key practical areas including using the proper torch angle, amperage selection and shielding gas choice.

From a safety aspect, there are certain procedures to be followed which apply exclusively to the TIG process.

The owners and staff at Gas On are well on the way to creating Newport's first one-stop-shop for gas supplies and related equipment. A deal with welding market leader Murex Welding Products has secured for the growing company a full range of welding equipment and supplies. This means Gas On can provide its customers with the widest choice of high quality, cost effective machines and consumables on the market.

With a 28 year history on the same site, at Newport's Maesglas Retail Park, Gas On assumed its current form three years ago, when Director Leigh Faulkner decided to expand the business.

The wealth of experience in the company means that staff can offer the best advice across a series of gas-related needs.

'Having built the business with a wide-ranging product and service offering, the next step was to provide for the needs of the local welding market', says Faulkner.

'We wanted to be associated with the best brand, at the same time offering our customers the best value and variety - so Murex was the natural choice'.

Gas On's offering from Murex includes the renowned Tradesmig welding units, Saffire gas torches and equipment, safety equipment and apparel, as well as the many accessories and consumables provided by the manufacturer.

Covering a wide catchment area that extends from the English borders to the outskirts of Cardiff, Gas On is central to the population and industry in the area and easily accessible.

Richard Craig, Murex's District Sales Manager, comments: 'Leigh has carved out an impressive market in Gwent and we are delighted to have them onboard'.

'Gas On has an enviable reputation that matches the Murex brand and their dedication to quality and service is outstanding'.

Gas On takes safety and customer support very seriously.

'We have high levels of training in the company at all levels', says Faulkner.

'All key staff are ADR approved and have completed the relevant manufacturers' training courses'.
The company has a policy of continuous improvement and puts quick response and availability of stock high on the list - another good reason for offering Murex products.

A new low cost range of entry-level joining systems aims to revolutionise the industry.
A new low cost range of entry-level joining systems from MacGregor Welding Systems, world leader in the design and manufacture of micro-welding solutions, looks set to revolutionise the industry. The m1, which offers linear DC output, has taken three years to develop and is designed to offer an alternative solution to environmentally unfriendly soldering or as a replacement for earlier systems. Initially the company is offering two models, the m1-10, which is aimed at lower current type precision applications and the m1-40, designed for higher current applications.

Typical joining applications for the m1-10 include gold ribbon welding, solar cell assembly, sensor and component welding, detonator and bridge-wire to name but a few MacGregor's m1-40, is an ideal replacement for capacitor discharge equipment and is especially suitable for micro-weld applications such as battery pack assembly, miniature contacts, solar cell applications, lamps and conductive joints.

The m1-40 is supplied with a short pulse weld capability and is a low cost purchase route for those wanting a higher standard of performance but with a limited budget.

Key features of the world beating m1 range include closed loop control for total output precision, an advanced graphical user interface and simple to operate menu choice using an integral keypad.

Settings can be preset allowing up to 15 different user profiles to be stored at any one time.

Other options include single or dual pulse modes including a part conditioning function, enabling greater user flexibility when joining difficult surfaces.

One of the big selling points of the m1 range is the consistency and control of the welding output including the ability to choose between current, voltage or power settings, allowing the optimum parameter to be used during the weld process.

This superior level of control is provided thanks to MacGregor's advanced technology, which provides closed loop control and full process monitoring during the weld process.

Supplied for use with single-phase mains input, the unit is equipped with an auto-switching power supply covering 90-260V AC.

All models in the m1 range offer exceptional value, a fact the company believes will especially appeal to a wide range of newly emerging world markets, such as China and India plus Eastern Europe.

Commenting, Managing Director Graham MacGregor said: 'The m1 range is the company's newest development and incorporates the latest advances in technology'.

'It brings precision control to the budget conscious part of the market and offers many of the features of our higher level systems at exceptional low pricing'.

The new m1 models build on MacGregor's long tradition of manufacturing high quality micro-joining equipment incorporating welding precision, reliability and innovative technology.

Murex is now offering purpose designed hazard awareness and risk assessment seminars.
Murex Welding Products is the market leader in oxy-fuel gas equipment and the company's Saffire brand is synonymous with safe practice. Today there is greater use than ever of the oxy-fuel gas process and as a consequence Murex is now offering purpose designed hazard awareness and risk assessment seminars. They can be conducted at any company's premises for convenience.

The seminars are led by a team of the UK's leading welding safety experts.

The content of each seminar will ensure that detailed safety instructions in the safe use of the oxy-fuel process and the identification of potential hazards are covered in detail.

This will assist employers in carrying out the legal obligations to conduct risk assessments in their workplace.

Professional three-phase machine is supplied with a MIG welding torch that can be removed and reconnected without tools, using a standard Euro central adaptor.
For bodyshops and fabricators, the Murex Tradesmig 280-3 is a professional three-phase machine supplied with a MIG welding torch that can be removed and reconnected without tools, using a standard Euro central adaptor. The contact tip, gas nozzle, liner or complete torch can be removed and replaced in seconds. Full details are available in free literature published by the company.

The Tradesmig 280-3 uses an industry proven precision wire feeder system, with large feed rolls and calibrated pressure adjustment.

It can use the heaviest 70kg K size gas cylinders and can be readily moved around the workshop.

It has a rugged sheet-metal enclosure with a sloping control panel for easy and convenient operator use.

A fully enclosed wire feed compartment keeps dust, dirt and other contaminants away from the wire supply.

To protect the machine from damage or overload, it incorporates thermal trips with an orange warning light.

The 2006 International Conference on Water Jetting is being held in Gdansk, Poland, from 13th to 15th September 2006. This 18th international conference will look at the latest developments and applications of water jetting in sectors as diverse as the military, oil and gas sectors, civil engineering, transportation, traditional manufacturing and environmental work including decommissioning for the nuclear industry, cleaning and surface preparation. The conference organiser is the BHR Group, and the Chairman of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Conference is Peter Longman of KMT Waterjet Systems.

Delegates will be able to listen to presentations of more than 40 papers with authors from 15 different countries.

They will cover waterjet research, cutting applications, environmental work as well as health/safety and other related topics.

These papers will both explain new waterjet technology and also help to provide a better understanding of current developments.

Presentations will be given in English, and alongside the conference there will be an exhibition and demonstrations.

Technical visits are also planned for delegates.

A new machine from Beta Century (UK) is set to remove the obstacles from the paths of these people and even the enthusiastic hobbyist.
Tig welding aluminium has always seemed a daunting prospect to the individual or small contractor and justifying the major expense of a large welding machine which is shop bound and cannot easily be used on site has always been a major discouragement. Now a new machine from Beta Century (UK) is set to remove the obstacles from the paths of these people and even the enthusiastic hobbyist. The Beta Tig 200 AC/DC Inverter Welder is a single phase 230v input 'full-featured' TIG welding machine which is exceptionally portable, weighing in at only 20.5kg, yet has an industrial 60% duty cycle rating.

With all that and an extremely competitive price, this machine brings a hi-tech solution within the reach of even the smallest organisations.

Sealant Equipment and Engineering's new Servo-Flo 488 two-component fixed-ratio meter-mix dispense system is ideal for automated or manual high-volume dispensing applications. The servomotor design is ideal for manufacturers wanting one system to dispense small, medium and large volumes of a mixed material for different-sized part batches or extruded bead sizes. The Servo-Flo 488 positive rod-displacement meter system can be used as a shot meter from as small as 3 to 1400cm3 and as a continuous-flow dispensing meter for infinite volume sizes of two-part epoxies, urethanes, silicones and acrylics.

The servomotor design provides fixed-rate or variable-flow rate profiling, which varies the dispense rate on-ratio as needed to optimise filling operations, meet bead-diameter requirements and automation tip-speeds.

Three levels of operator interface controls are available to handle any meter-mix production-dispensing application.

The system's operator-interface control quickly sets output flow rates and adjusts material-volume settings.

The automation or the operator can select different stored-flow and volume programs for different product-dispensing requirements.

The meter system accepts low- to high-viscosity materials and is supplied by pumps or pressure tanks.

The Servo-Flo 488 meter, control panel and supply can be floor-mounted, portable-cart mounted or enclosed in a cabinet with many dispensing features.

A special offer on Roebuck branded gas cutting kits is now available from specialist distributor, Buck Hickman InOne.
A special offer on Roebuck branded gas cutting kits is now available from specialist distributor, Buck Hickman InOne. Available for both acetylene and oxygen or propane and oxygen gas types, the kits include two regulators, two flashback arrestors, two 10m fitted hoses, a short and long nozzle and a torch. Also included is a triple flint lighter and a combination spanner.

The complete kit is available for a highly competitive GBP 99.99 (plus VAT) and, as an extra incentive, a free mobile tool chest capable of holding the complete kit is available while stocks last.

As Vince McParland, Buck Hickman InOne's National Welding Sales Manager, explained: 'This is a complete all in one gas cutting kit - all the welder needs is his gas bottles and they're ready to go'.

'This is a great offer for site fabricators who are working at various locations and need mobile equipment'.

'Roebuck is a proven brand that offers very good value for money and customers can be reassured that they will be using high quality, safe and reliable equipment with long lasting performance'.

The gas cutting kits are available from all 30 Buck Hickman in One branches around the UK or alternatively can be ordered online, where an additional 5% discount on orders over GBP 100 is currently available.

Buck Hickman in One is one of the largest national distributors of welding and cutting equipment and supplies, serving a wide range of industries, with equipment and accessories for all types of welding including MIG, TIG, spot, MMA (arc), plasma cutting and gas welding and cutting.

The company is currently stocking over 5000 welding lines making it one of the largest portfolios in Buck Hickman's stock of over 250,000 industrial, engineering and maintenance products and equipment.

AMET (Europe) is a newly formed joint venture between a European weld automation supplier and AMET USA and manufactures and supplies advanced computerised welding systems
AMET (Europe) is a newly formed joint venture between a European weld automation supplier and AMET Inc, Idaho (USA) and manufactures and supplies advanced computerised welding systems, featuring welding processes such as TIG, plasma, MIG/MAG and submerged arc. Machines are available for longitudinal seam and circumferential welding catering for a wide range of material types, lengths, diameters and thickness. A major feature of the products is the inbuilt accuracy and repeatability of the control systems and the precision of manipulators and fixtures.

AMET (Europe) also manufactures welding control systems including hot and cold wire feeders, arc voltage controllers and oscillating systems.

Both standard systems and purpose-designed packages are available to suit a specific application.

A new web site has recently been established, which contains comprehensive information about products and services with links to sister companies in the USA and Asia.

The latest range of rugged welding inverters from Beta Century (UK) are built to last and outperform comparable machines.
Manufactured for heavy duty applications and using twice as many power components as most competing units, the latest range of rugged welding inverters from Beta Century (UK) are built to last and outperform comparable machines. Supplied from the company's UK warehouse with a full 2 year parts and labour warranty users can buy with confidence that they have bought one of the most reliable machines on the market today. Service, if required, can be carried out by local service agents, and Beta Century holds a large stock of spare parts for all the machines in its range.

All machines are independently tested and certified as conforming to the latest CE standards and carry the TUV mark of quality and conformity.

Models are available to suit most applications, from hobbies to major engineering projects, ranging from 130 to 400A in MMA, TIG and MIG.