Regardless of the welding process you use, there are always several factors to consider in order to achieve the best weld quality. From selecting the correct power source to choosing an appropriate filler metal and the most durable […]
Fought & Company's 340,000 square-foot facility in Tigard, Oregon is the birthplace of many recognizable structural steel and bridge projects in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1949, Fought is responsible for portions of the retractable roof on Safeco Field in Seattle, a 120,000-sq. ft. steel and glass canopy at Portland International […]
Robotic MIG welding can provide companies with very significant gains in productivity and excellent return on investment - when done right. Unfortunately, companies often make the mistake of focusing too much on big picture items like the power source and robotic arm, neglecting the small but equally important details like the welding wire, MIG gun and consumables. […]
With the demand for energy growing worldwide, contracting companies responsible for constructing transmission pipelines are beginning to face some real obstacles-not the least of which is meeting increasingly tighter project deadlines. To help, welding equipment and filler metal manufacturing companies have begun developing advanced […]
Whether you hard surface old equipment or new, when completed properly the result is the same: less downtime for replacing worn or broken components, fewer spare parts to inventory and longer equipment life. In short, hard surfacing is a fast, easy and efficient way to make your equipment more wear resistant and keep it in the field […]