Archive for December, 2009

Busting Myths About Flux-Cored Wires

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

At first glance, gas-shielded flux-cored welding might seem like the most troublesome filler metal to use. On the one hand, you have to deal with the headaches of chipping slag. On the other, you have to contend with the portability and location limitations of using an external shielding gas. Still, there are very good reasons for using gas-shielded […]

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New XLNT-6 Welding Wire Offers High Impact Strength at Low Temperatures

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

TROY, Ohio. December 8, 2009-As a complement to its premier Fabshield® XLR-8 TM all-position welding wire, Hobart Brothers now offers the Fabshield XLNT-6TM self-shielded flux-cored wire for flat and horizontal welding applications that require impact toughness properties. Designed for use on structural steel weldments and bridge […]

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