FEBRUARY 2016 – Take your welding skills & tools to the next level with Arc-Zone’s monthly Metal Mashup!
PLUG-N-WELD™ CONNECTOR KITS
No more jackin’ around with suppliers and OEMs trying to figure out how to connect your torches. Hook up most any torch to any machine, even the new imports! Each kit includes a Universal Modular Interface Connector that can be easily configured for a wide range of Air & Water-Cooled TIG torches & Welding Power Sources.
HAVE YOU HUGGED A WELDER TODAY?
The BSX kevlar sleeve is the ultimate abrasion and flame resistant protection. Make sure your welder is protected this Valentine’s Day against sparks, heat, cuts, and abrasions. One size fits all – Now $19 bucks!
QUICK TIPS FOR HOOKING UP
Whether you’re new to TIG welding or a master fabricator, the myriad of adapters, connectors and couplers on the market can be overwhelming. These tips will make hooking up your TIG/GTAW torch to any machine easy.
LENCO CONNECTORS MADE IN MISSOURI
It may be true… Welding connectors are NOT the most exciting accessories in a shop, but a good connector is imperative. See JoeWelder.com to get more information on Lenco, the American-made connectors we proudly carry.
NASA GOES NEXT-GEN: FRICTION-STIR WELDING
“The pieces were joined using a state-of-the-art process called friction-stir welding, which produces incredibly strong bonds by transforming metals from a solid into a plastic-like state, and then using a rotating pin tool to soften, stir and forge a bond between two metal components to form a uniform welded joint, a vital requirement of next-generation space hardware.” Say NASA officials.
ONLY GIRL IN SCHOOL TO SPARK AN INTEREST IN WELDING
According to NBC news, only 3% of professional welders in the U.S. are women. But what’s the reason for the shortage of women welders? In this interview, a female high school welding student discusses what it’s like to be a female welder.
AS SEEN ON INSTAGRAM™ SERIES
Discover what’s happening on social media amongst the welding community. We showcase welding application tips, trending topics, and master fabricators around the globe committed to quality craftsmanship and moving the industry forward.
#WELDLIKEAPRO
Gotta start’em young! Here’s @wicked_welding’s boy dabbin’ it up! To share your work with Arc-Zone, be sure to tag your pics with hashtag #ArcZone and #WeldLikeAPro.
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