Air Liquide and its ARCALTM range of gas shielding mixtures is featured on the cover and in the cover story of our July issue this year. Throughout the magazine, we also have a strong focus on ISO 3834, with the SAIW reinvigorating its Welding Manufacturer Certification Scheme; Brimis Engineering adopting certification; and Pieter Venter being appointed as Thermaspray’s ISO 3834 Responsible Welding Coordinator.
We also feature articles from TÜV SÜD; Bolt and Engineering Distributors; ESAB; Unique Welding; voestAlpine Böhler Welding; Air Products; Fronius; Polysoude; the Cosmo Group; DEKRA Industrial; and Kemppi.
A message from John Tarboton: The SAIW’s Executive director, John Tarboton, reports on the exciting launch of the Welding Federation of Africa (WeldFA). Read more...
Front cover story: ARCALTM: reliable, smart and simple shielding: African Fusion talks to Mwali Kawawa and Michael Ashley of Air Liquide about the advancement of Air Liquide’s ARCALTM range of gases and the reasons why this set of four exceptional shielding gas mixtures continues to transform the welding market. Read more...
SAIW’s rigorous and reinvigorated ISO 3834 certification offering: John Tarboton and Herman Potgieter talk about the Institute’s ISO 3834 Welding Manufacturer Certification Scheme, and why the SAIW is the only service provider worth considering. Read more...
SAIW Bulletin board: TÜV SÜD has recently sponsored three candidates from VUT on a Level 3 NDT workshops at the SAIW. Click to read in the online magazine...
Brimis Engineering embraces ISO 3834: African Fusion talks to Brimis Engineering’s Mphephu Nengovhela and Meshi Hamese, about the companies valve and pump refabrication capabilities for the power and mining industries and its imminent ISO 3834 accreditation. Read more...
The influence of Ti and Nb on solidification cracking of ferritic stainless steels: This paper details work carried out by DS Konadu of University of Ghana on the susceptibility to solidification cracking of ferritic stainless steels. The study used Houldcroft self-restrained samples to compared unstabilised stainless steel grades with mono and dual stabilised (Ti and/or Nb) steels. Click to read in the online magazine...
Bolt and Engineering Distributors delivers cutting-edge fabrication services to Klerkscale: By investing in a solutions-driven approach, through continuous, personal interactions and outstanding customer service, B.E.D. ensures long-standing and strong relationships, with notable achievements in operational efficiency. Read more...
ESAB launches new FE300 and ProStage gas regulators: African Fusion talks to Eugene van Dyk of ESAB about the South African launch of the new ESAB FE300-series single-stage gas cylinder regulators and ProStage double-stage regulators. Read more...
Stainless steel welding from Unique Welding: Unique Welding is able to assist fabricators to reduce welding costs, improve productivity and reduce weld safety risks in the stainless-steel industry. Read more...
Laser cladding with ISO 3834 certification: the high integrity surfacing combination: African Fusion talks to newly appointed ISO 3834 Responsible Welding Coordinator, Pieter Venter and laser cladding manager, Daan Lourens, about Thermaspray’s addition of laser cladding services and the importance of consistent quality control. Read more...
Böhler Welding’s economic and ecological MIG/ MAG process combinations: Böhler Welding’s advanced copper-free welding wire, particularly when used with RapiDeep and QuickPulse features, offer the best possible combination of weld economy and protection of the environment. Read more...
Shutdown success – a delicate mix of planning, expertise and teamwork: Air Products’ Dumisa Gina and Chris Schoeman talk about a recent successful shutdown performed on air separation units used by Sasol in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Read more...
The use of simulators for welder training: a field study: Philipp Schlor, product manager for Virtual Welding at Fronius International, presents the argument for using modern virtual technology for welder training. Read more...
Welding and cutting forum: Articles from: Cosmo Group about the new Lincoln Electric’s new VRTEX® 360 Compact, which now includes oxyfuel cutting simulation training; the IIW on lung cancer; ESAB on its new Aristo with RobustFeed; along with short pieces from DEKRA NDT and Inspection services; and Kemppi. Click to read in the online magazine...
Today’s technology: TIG welding for ultra-high purity (UHP) environments: Polysoude introduces Industry 4.0 orbital TIG welding solutions to maintain ultra-pure clean room Read more...
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