New Welding Fume Extraction Standard for Australia and New Zealand
New welding fume extraction standards are raising compliance requirements across Australia and New Zealand. Is your equipment ready?
Combat Winter Welding Problems with Seamless Cored Welding Wires
Mitigate winter welding problems with seamless flux and metal cored welding wires, featuring copper coating and ultra-low hydrogen content.
Cut Cleaner, Gouge Faster – Powermax®
Hypertherm Powermax plasma systems deliver faster, cleaner metal cutting and gouging, with less rework and reliable performance.
Assessing Efficiency of Fume Extraction Systems
Assess welding fume extraction efficiency by analysing capture and separation performance, filter ratings, certification and maintenance needs.
Dual Gas Welding Wire: Future-proof Against CO2 Shortages
Switch to a dual gas welding wire to mitigate the risk of future CO2 shielding gas shortages; heightened due to numerous and sometimes volatile market forces.
The Best Welding Wires on the Market: NIPPON Seamless Cored Welding Wires
What's the best welding wire out there? We took NSWE's SM-3A seamless cored wire for a demo at a heavy manufacturing workshop. Their feedback says it all…
The Alarming Reality of Welding Fume Risks in Australia
The Australian welding workforce is apparently unaware or perhaps indifferent to the risks of welding fume. Are Kiwi welders as cavalier?
When Metal Cored Wire Outperforms Flux Cored Welding Wire
Beyond minimising hydrogen-related weld defects and reducing rework, seamless metal cored wires offer all the efficiency benefits of a quality metal wire.
Storage of Flux and Metal Cored Wires
Following the manufacturers’ guidelines on storage and handling of welding wire is important to keep them in a usable condition. We also cover general advice on storage of wire spools, wire packaging, and what to do with compromised wires.
Source Capture Fume Extraction Explained
Many weld fume extraction solutions are far from the source. Source capture fume extraction focuses on the most concentrated areas for greater impact.
Buyers Guide to Choosing a Welding Helmet
Choosing a welding helmet that suits the user improves safety, comfort and weld quality. The biggest gain will be a happier, more productive welder.
Combatting issues when welding in cold, damp conditions
Cold, damp atmosphere; cold, damp steel. Moisture is a warning sign for welders. Let's explore how to combat issues when welding in adverse conditions.