Weldcraft http://www.weldcraft.com Tue, 08 May 2012 13:40:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Weldcraft, Miller and ITW Welding North America Companies to Attend 2012 Global Petroleum Show http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/04/weldcraft-miller-and-itw-welding-north-america-companies-to-attend-2012-global-petroleum-show/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/04/weldcraft-miller-and-itw-welding-north-america-companies-to-attend-2012-global-petroleum-show/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:17:20 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2347 Maintaining good electrical contact between your tungsten and collet helps improve current transfer and weld quality. Keep your TIG torch components tightened and check regularly for worn parts.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/maximize-shielding-gas-coverage/feed/ 0 Weldcraft Joins Miller in Announcing Four-City Tour of Weld Expos http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/04/weldcraft-miller-weld-expo/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/04/weldcraft-miller-weld-expo/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:26 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2341 Maximize your shielding gas coverage by extending your tungsten no further than the inside diameter of the cup. If your cup is a size 6 (3/8-inch ID), then your tungsten should not extend beyond 3/8 inch.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/avoiding-porosity/feed/ 0 New WP-280 Water-Cooled TIG Torch Improves Efficiency and Control, Reduces Downtime http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/03/new-wp-280_water-cooled_torch/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/03/new-wp-280_water-cooled_torch/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:30:20 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2326 Improve your TIG arc starts by using the shortest torch tip to work distance for the job. Don’t forget to keep your torch cables properly grounded and as short as possible.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/improving-arc-starts/feed/ 0 Weldcraft Expands Tungsten Electrode Offering http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/02/weldcraft-expand-tungsten-electrode-offering/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2012/02/weldcraft-expand-tungsten-electrode-offering/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:28:13 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2296 Achieve excellent arc starts on low-amperage AC or DC applications by using a 2% ceriated tungsten especially on carbon and stainless steels.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/maximize-shielding-gas-coverage/feed/ 0 Weldcraft to Attend 24th Annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/10/weldcraft-to-attend-24th-annual-performance-racing-industry-pri-trade-show/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/10/weldcraft-to-attend-24th-annual-performance-racing-industry-pri-trade-show/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:35:12 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2238 Maintaining good electrical contact between your tungsten and collet helps improve current transfer and weld quality. Keep your TIG torch components tightened and check regularly for worn parts.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/improve-weld-quality-with-maintenance/feed/ 0 Weldcraft to Attend 2011 SEMA Show http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/10/weldcraft-to-attend-2011-sema-show/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/10/weldcraft-to-attend-2011-sema-show/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:32:42 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2233 When cleaning contaminated tungsten, DO NOT break off the end of the tungsten. Breaking the tungsten can cause splinter fractures, resulting in an erratic arc. Use a cutoff wheel or the edge of a grinding wheel.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/improving-arc-starts/feed/ 0 Weldcraft to Showcase TIG Torches and Accessories at FABTECH 2011 http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/07/weldcraft-fabtech-2011/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/07/weldcraft-fabtech-2011/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:26:17 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2215 Achieve excellent arc starts on low-amperage AC or DC applications by using a 2% ceriated tungsten especially on carbon and stainless steels.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/cleaning-contaminated-tungsten/feed/ 0 GTAW Welding Thin Materials: 10 Frequently Asked Questions — Answered http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/06/faqs-gtaw-welding-thin-materials/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/06/faqs-gtaw-welding-thin-materials/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:03:14 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2206 Avoid porosity by maintaining tight torch fittings and cable connections, using higher gas flow rates, shielding the welding area from wind, and cleaning your base metals.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/avoiding-porosity/feed/ 0 GTAW Austenitic Stainless Steel: Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/06/gtaw-austenitic-stainless-steel-faqs/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/06/gtaw-austenitic-stainless-steel-faqs/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:54:05 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2201 Improve your TIG arc starts by using the shortest torch tip to work distance for the job. Don’t forget to keep your torch cables properly grounded and as short as possible.

]]> http://www.weldcraft.com/2008/10/improving-arc-starts/feed/ 0 Stainless Steel Water Coolers Offer Consistency, Corrosion Resistance and Long Product Life http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/06/stainless-steel-water-coolers-offer-consistency-corrosion-resistance-and-long-product-life/ http://www.weldcraft.com/2011/06/stainless-steel-water-coolers-offer-consistency-corrosion-resistance-and-long-product-life/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:49:47 +0000 wcadmin http://www.weldcraft.com/?p=2184 Maintaining good electrical contact between your tungsten and collet helps improve current transfer and weld quality. Keep your TIG torch components tightened and check regularly for worn parts.

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