As customer demand drove the company to shift much of its product to be fabricated of aluminum (lightweight, aesthetic versatility), Greenheck addressed the need to optimize its aluminum welding applications while maintaining the ability to weld mild, stainless and galvanized steels effectively. The solution: an advanced Pulsed MIG welding system (Miller’s Invision™ MPa Plus System) that not only improved weld quality, but due to built-in efficiencies, also helped the company streamline its welding operations. Improvements include:

1. Improved welding of thinner aluminum (reduced burn-through, blistering, reduced distortion).
2. Improved productivity (faster travel speeds).
3. Improved starts and stops to the weld (ensures quality).
4. Standardizing on a larger diameter wire (greater deposition, lower cost per pound, simplification of inventory and equipment outlay).
5. Dual wire feeder makes it fast and easy to switch between types of filler metal.
6. Improved weld aesthetics compared to conventional MIG welding on aluminum.

Read the whole story here. Check out videos from our visit with Greenheck below.

Advantages of Pulsed MIG welding on aluminum:

Simplified Welding Operation at Greenheck Fan:

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WeldX

PAPR

Arc Armor Protection and PPE

WeldX and Heat Stress Products

An excerpt:

The results were immediate and impressive. Selux’s two welders, Ralph Barton and Shawn Valentino both said they could breathe easier and felt better during and after work. Further, the reduction in fumes increased their productivity by reducing the frequency that they needed to wipe away fume particles that stuck to the lens of their welding helmets.

Adams said he also noticed a difference. “Employee downtime and absence have been reduced, they’re more motivated when they get to work and I can tell that they have more energy throughout the day, all of which translates into higher productivity,” he said. “When I first looked into purchasing these fume extractors, there was a bit of sticker shock. Now that I see their benefits, I’m convinced it was a worthwhile investment.”

To read the whole story, click here. What sort of cautions do you outfit in your operations? PPE? Source capture? Engineered solutions?

My Favorite Team

Team Bubbles

AEM Construction Challenge is a joint effort of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Destination ImagiNation (DI) to expose high school students to the construction industry by providing real-world experiences in construction. The goal of AEM Construction Challenge is to encourage youth to pursue careers in construction.

In addition, winners received their choice of a Bobcat™ 250 welder/generator or a combination of a Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™ plasma cutter, Millermatic® 212 Auto-Set™ MIG welder and Spoolmate™ 200 Series spool gun. A big ‘hats off’ to the grand-prize winners: Doug Dulmage, Leeds, North Dakota; Duane George, Republic, Ohio; and Joe Hoffman, Osborn, Neb.

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“Arc Armor redefines welder protection with innovative products that provide optimal fit, comfort, protection and style, resulting in safer, more productive work environments,” said Eric Sommers, product specialist for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Miller’s wide variety of graphic options allows welders to choose the helmet that best reflects their individual personalities.”

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Check out the News Release for a small sample of the exciting new products that will be on display.

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The Auto-Line feature also allows the unit to seamlessly recognize and respond to power fluctuations due to brownouts or the heavy loads from other machinery without any fluctuations in cutting performance.

And for those who want to take their cutting precision to the next level, an optional machine torch package is available that allows the unit to be hooked up to a variety of automated cutting systems.

Check out the news release and product page for complete details.

In case you missed it (or if you did catch it and want to download the PowerPoint document) the webinar is now archived on the Industrial Safety and Hygiene News (ISHN) Web site, and will be available until June 23, 2011. Visit the here learn more about Miller’s CoolBelt and CoolBand products, as featured in the webinar.