Check out one of our latest case studies on Greenheck Fan, a Wisconsin manufacturer who has experienced a number of welding efficiencies by relying on Pulsed MIG for weldingaluminum:
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 aluminumwelding applications while maintaining the ability to weld mild, stainless and galvanized steels effectively. The solution: an advanced Pulsed MIGwelding 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:
Improved welding of thinner aluminum (reduced burn-through, blistering, reduced distortion).
Improved productivity (faster travel speeds).
Improved starts and stops to the weld (ensures quality).
Standardizing on a larger diameter wire (greater deposition, lower cost per pound, simplification of inventory and equipment outlay).
Dual wire feeder makes it fast and easy to switch between types of filler metal.
Improved weld aesthetics compared to conventional MIGwelding on aluminum.
Read the whole story here. Check out videos from our visit with Greenheck below.
Amid growing concerns about the potential hazards of welding fumes, custom lighting manufacturer Selux U.S. held true to its commitment to employee health by purchasing mobile source capture fume extraction units for each of its two welding stations. The company’s welders reported immediate improvements in energy levels and breathing ability, as well as reduced downtime.
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?
The teams competing in the AEM Construction Challenge Finals are doing great, and today is another big day of competition. Miller is the proud sponsor of both teams from Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Ill. Meet our teams:
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.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 has officially begun! Take a look at our great first day at www.millerwelds.com/conexpo. Make sure to check out our YouTube CONEXPO 2011 playlist to see all the equipment in action. We even had a few guests show up to weld and plasma cut. Also, don’t forget to sign up to win a Wireless Hand Remote Control.
