November 2007
ARC Engineering - distributor of the Esab product range in South Africa since 1934 - has signed an international distributor agreement with Lincoln Electric. See full story on page 12.
Regular Features
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SAIW news
Front cover story: ARC extends offerings
Welding and cutting forum
COMPANY PROFILE
African Fusion visits the GRW Engineering facility in Worcester and talks to Gerhard van der Merwe, the managing director and Johan Griessel, the dedicated training officer about the company's success
FEATURES
Control of diffusible weld metal hydrogen through flux chemistry modification
This paper examines the feasibility of using flux modification to reduce the as-deposited hydrogen content of basic-type shielded metal arc welds
Laser cladding of stainless steel
In this paper - by Corne van Rooyen of the National Laser Centre - the microstructure of low carbon 12% Cr martensitic stainless steel resulting from laser cladding is investigated
Synchroweld - single-process engineering
SKS Welding Systems and Motoman have collaborated in the development of the innovative Synchroweld system, which has dramatically reduced air-cut times for robot welding
FCAW - an option for South Africa?
African Fusion speaks to Richard Fowles about getting flux-cored wires accepted in South Africa
Welding automation solutions
Herbert Abbott and Michael Schroder of PK Welding & Robotics talk about successful automation using both robots and turnkey automation solutions
OESA, Harris and ESAB amalgamate
AWC has been formed by amalgamating OESA and Harris gas equipment. The company has also taken on an non-exclusive ESAB agency
Personal protection for welders
Tony Doran of Delta health and safety talks about the personal approach to protection for welders
