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Lincoln Launches OSHA Awareness Campaign

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

With new environmental standards looming, Lincoln Electric has launched an awareness campaign designed to educate employers and the welding community about effective fume control practices. The Are You Ready? drive comes in conjunction with a broader push to help fabricators understand and prepare for new and upcoming Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations, such as the hexavalent

Welders Speed Repairs During Indy 500

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A team of welders and some Lincoln Electric Co. welding equipment raced to the rescue to repair damage to the barrier wall during the Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Two cars, Raphael Matos' No.2 and Vitor Meira's No.14, locked wheels in the 174th lap, causing Meira's car to slide on its side along the racetrack wall. The wall is fitted with a specialized, barrier designed to minimize the impact of speeding

17th Essen Welding Show

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Messe Essen and the German Welding Society (DVS) are promising to present the entire world of welding technology at the 17th Essen Welding Show, an international trade fair to be staged September 14 to 19. Plans call for exhibitors and technical programs demonstrating a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and innovations in joining, cutting and surfacing. About 1,000 exhibitors from

Software for laser cutting management

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

New Cincinnati Scheduler software from Cincinnati Inc. (www.e-ci.com) identifies excess capacity on stand-alone laser cutting systems, and automatically nests parts for optimum material usage and job turnaround. Applying lean manufacturing principles, the software uses a database of all active part files and prioritizes nesting by part due date. Future-delivery parts are brought in to optimize nests,

Abrasives for grinding and cutting

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Weiler Corp. (www.weilercorp.com) has introduced a new line of competitively priced Vortec Pro Bonded Abrasives designed for general purpose grinding and cutting applications on steel, iron and other ferrous metals. All are resin-bond formulated for aggressive stock removal and fast cutting and are reinforced with fiberglass webbing for stability. Vortec Pro Type 27 grinding products range from 4-in.