I have used induction heating my whole career. It has been both fascinating and frustrating.
- Post Date: June 18, 2021
Weld of the Week: TIG Welding Aluminum Episode II LP Inspection
This is the second in our series on TIG or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of aluminum. We have chosen to focus on weld quality beneath the surface. On the internet, you will find no shortage of photos of gorgeous manual TIG welds. I can appreciate a “stack of dimes” weld bead as much as anyone. Symmetrical, perfectly spaced ripples do indeed showcase the skills of the welder. But sometimes beauty is only skin deep.
- Post Date: June 18, 2021
How to Make a ‘Bot Tall, Fast, and Precise
When your job is bigger than your ‘bot, you need an RTU or Robot Travel Unit.
- Post Date: June 11, 2021
Weld of the Week: TIG Welding Aluminum
This is the first in our series on TIG or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of aluminum. We have chosen to focus on weld quality beneath the surface. On the internet you will find no shortage of photos of gorgeous manual TIG welds. I can appreciate a “stack of dimes” weld bead as much as anyone. Symmetrical, perfectly spaced ripples do indeed showcase the skills of the welder. But sometimes beauty is only skin deep.
- Post Date: June 10, 2021
40 Years as a Houston Roboticist
Today I had the pleasure of speaking to a local breakfast club. Normally my talks are technical in nature and best suited for engineering types. I suspected this crowd had different tastes. So I took to opportunity to wax nostalgic and talk about how the combination of Houston and robotics have given me a career which I have thoroughly enjoyed for over 40 years.
- Post Date: June 9, 2021
Robot Travel Units (RTU)
When the robot’s working envelope is too small for your project you need a RTU. At ARC we design and build RTUs to fit your needs.
- Post Date: June 2, 2021
WELD OF THE WEEK: Coordinated Motion
Eight is (much) greater than six when it comes to robot axes. In this episode, we showcase how a two-axis part positioner with coordinated motion will allow your six-axis robot to do things no human can.
- Post Date: May 28, 2021
The Back Story Behind the New ARC Specialties Welders Caps
Lauren Caldarera works with Anne Whitlock at https://lnkd.in/eq6UpqM as a small business incubator. One of Lauren’s current projects leverages the skills of refugees and immigrants who have relocated to the Houston area.
- Post Date: May 26, 2021
Weld of the Week: Sweat On Hardfacing
Regular viewers of Weld of The Week seem to enjoy both cutting-edge as well as older technology. This episode showcases an odd old technique. I would like to read your comments if you are familiar with it.
- Post Date: May 20, 2021
Weld of the Week: Thermal Spray
I have made a good living building machines that make welded coatings on a variety of parts around the world. Welding creates strong metallurgical bonds between the coating and the part. But there is another way: thermal spray.
- Post Date: May 14, 2021
