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Navigating the nuances: aluminum welding for trailers
Aluminum is a critical material in trailer manufacturing, prized for its excellent weight-to-strength ratio and corrosion-resistant properties. Despite these advantages, welding aluminum presents unique challenges. This article, prepared for Trailer-Body Builders by the welding experts at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, delves into the specifics of aluminum welding for trailers, addressing common pitfalls and emphasizing the importance of preparation, filler metal selection and advanced welding equipment to optimize performance and productivity.
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The Right Mix: The benefits of putting mixed-gas filler metals to work
Originally published in FABshop Magazine Direct. As every welder knows, one of the key principles of welding involves selecting the...
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High Potential: A new automated MIG welding system offers high deposition rates and high weld quality
Originally published in Welding Productivity Like most manufacturers in high-production environments, those in the heavy fabrication industry — the producers...
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The Right Pair: Pairing the right heat treatment and filler metal for optimized welds
Originally published in Welding Productivity Chrome moly steels, such as 4130 and 4140, are a class of high-strength, low-alloy steels...
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How Material Conditions Affect Welding Filler Metal Performance
It’s not uncommon to encounter challenging material conditions when welding. From fabrication shops to general construction, busy operations are working...
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Differences in Flat and Horizontal Versus Out-of-Position Welding
Semi-automatic welding applications vary in their complexity and the skill level necessary for the welding operator to complete the job...
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