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Wondering If Advanced Pulsed-MIG Is Right For You?

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:40:57 +0000

For Ultra Machine and Fabrication (Shelby, N.C.), investing in advanced Pulsed MIG technology was a critical step in positioning the company to win a major contract to provide over 74,000 components for M-ATVs to an Israeli defense firm.

The vehicles are similar to the MRAP (mine resistant ambush protected) vehicles used by the U.S. military, and require the utmost quality from their welds in order to be effective at protecting their occupants from road-side attacks and improvised explosive devices.

The contract called for Ultra to be able to weld MIL-A 46100 ballistic steel in all positions with a 307 stainless steel filler metal, and using the Accu-Pulse™ Pulsed MIG technology in Miller’s Axcess® “multi-MIG” systems, the company was able to produce those components with only 23 defects — a rate of .03 percent.

Click here to read the full story about the challenges Ultra Machine and Fabrication faced in meeting the welding demands for the M-ATV contract and how the Axcess’ Accu-Pulse technology helped the company successfully complete the project and positioned it to win more in the future.

The Proof Is In The Bead: Pulsed TIG for Stainless Steel

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:30:30 +0000

Wondering if upgrading to Pulsed TIG for your stainless steel applications will net your company any tangible benefits? Then look no further than the test results of a recently completed comparison between standard TIG and four different pulsing programs.

In short, pulsed TIG yielded a 52 percent narrower bead width, 34 percent increased penetration, 60 percent lower heat input, 35 percent faster travel speeds and better overall weld quality!

Need more proof? Check out the full test details along with an explanation of how to select the optimal pulsed program for your application.

Choosing the right TIG welder

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:19:24 +0000

Wondering if an upgrade to an inverter-based TIG power source is worth it? Check out this article to read about the experiences of five manufacturers and two schools and the productivity and weld quality improvements they realized by making the switch to inverter-based controls for aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel applications.

As an example, A1A Dock Products, a small manufacturer of aluminum ladders in Hollywood, Fla., achieved an annual savings of $28,224 by investing in inverter-based TIG power sources. Their investment paid for itself in just two weeks!

But that’s just the beginning. Click here to see what advanced TIG controls can do for you.

Strikes driving nickel price up – Sudbury Star

Stainless steel industry news — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:16:00 +0000

NorthernLife.ca

Strikes driving nickel price up
Sudbury Star
The trader said some real demand had returned to the market, with stainless steel mills coming back and staying ahead of rising prices. …
Strike will affect Vale's bottom lineSudbury Star
FNX to continue stockpiling ore — for nowSudbury Star

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3D Printing Now Available In Stainless Steel, Adamantium Next? – Gizmodo Australia

Stainless steel industry news — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:44:00 +0000

3D Printing Now Available In Stainless Steel, Adamantium Next?
Gizmodo Australia
Steel is anything with a Ferrite (read: Iron) base, Stainlesses contain higher amounts of Chromium, Nickel, Molybdenum and a few other elements depending on …

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Indonesia Inco says nickel mine normal, despite protest – Reuters

Stainless steel industry news — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:56:00 +0000

Indonesia Inco says nickel mine normal, despite protest
Reuters
… to reduce costs in response to the global financial crisis, which has reduced demand for stainless steel and thus nickel, a key input. …

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Taigang Stainless prices surge $145-337/t – Steel Business Briefing (subscription)

Stainless steel industry news — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:09:00 +0000

Taigang Stainless prices surge $145-337/t
Steel Business Briefing (subscription)
China's Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel has raised domestic prices of its grade 304 and 430 products by RMB 2300/tonne ($337/t) and RMB 1000/t ($146/t) …

Mills plan August stainless steel price hike – Purchasing.com

Stainless steel industry news — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:49:00 +0000

Mills plan August stainless steel price hike
Purchasing.com
Two major stainless steel flat-rolled mills are planning what amounts to a 3% increase in August transaction prices for cold-rolled sheet. …
MEPS Forecast North American Stainless Steel PricesAzom.com
(AMM) Stainless mart bracing for 6% base price hikesMetalbulletin.com (subscription)

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Take long position in MCX nickel: Kedia – Myiris.com

Stainless steel industry news — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:26:00 +0000

Take long position in MCX nickel: Kedia
Myiris.com
Nickel demand is being driven by a rally in stainless steel prices on a global basis as well as a strike at Vale SA (VALE) nickel operations in Canada. …
MCX nickel looks for support at 870.40Commodity Online

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Vale sees metals markets rebound in 2009 – SteelGuru

Stainless steel industry news — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:35:00 +0000

China Daily

Vale sees metals markets rebound in 2009
SteelGuru
… which are now above USD 90 per tonne and demand recovery for both non ferrous metals, such as nickel, as well as stainless steel as signs of improvement …
Taigang Stainless prices surge $145-337/tSteel Business Briefing (subscription)

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