ABIBLOG USA: ABICOR BINZEL's Welding Blog

The Rise of Aluminum Welding in the Auto Industry

Posted by Tom Graham on Jan 4, 2017 10:22:58 AM

The drive to make vehicles lighter and more efficient while retaining durability and usefulness has led to a push to increase the use of aluminum in the building of vehicles, more so than ever before. While aluminum has been a key material in vehicle production for nearly a century, recent changes by major car makers such as General Motors and Ford have really increased the use of it.

Topics: Aluminum Welding, Laser Welding

The Importance of Safety When Operating Welding Torches

Posted by Craig Rice on Jan 4, 2017 10:22:06 AM

Welding is an incredibly useful skill, and can be used in a variety of industries of manufacturing. With the demand for welders increasing on a global scale, more and more people are getting into the field. 

Topics: Welding Safety

New Threshold Limits for Manganese and it's Impact on Fume Extraction Welding

Posted by Etienne Blouin on Jan 4, 2017 10:20:44 AM

Fusion welding and pressure welding processes both produce visible smoke and fumes that contain harmful metal fume and gas byproducts that can be hazardous to a welder’s health. Manganese oxide has gained so much attention as a hazardous element found in welding fumes that it has warranted a closer study of its side effects.

Topics: Fume Extraction