Archive for July, 2008

Troubleshooting Common Self-Shielded FCAW Problems

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Self-shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) has proven itself a viable welding process for structural steel erection, heavy equipment repair, bridge construction, and ship and barge construction. It offers high deposition rates, a wide range of mechanical properties and good weldability among other desirable features and benefits.

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Considerations for Welding Tomorrow’s High Strength Steels

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

In today’s manufacturing and fabricating world, speed is key. Companies strive to make more with less—less availability of skilled labor and less overhead—while still keeping pace with the demands of a technology thirsty society and increasing the bottom line.
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Hobart Brothers to Attend FABTECH International/AWS Welding Show 2008

Monday, July 14th, 2008

TROY, Ohio. July 14, 2008-Hobart Brothers will attend the FABTECH International/AWS Welding Show 2008 in Las Vegas, October 6 to 8 at Booth #13081.  Among the products to be showcased are the Metalloy® Vantage™ family of metal-cored wires, the new Boilermaker™ stick electrode family, and Hobart Brothers’ selection of premier all-position gas-shielded flux-cored wires.   X-Pak recyclable drums will […]

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