Filler Metals/Electrodes

Filler metals are alloys or pure metals that are heated to liquefy, melt and flow into the space between two close fitting parts, creating a brazed or soldered joint that meets specific requirements for strength and corrosion resistance. Welding electrodes are metal wires with baked-on chemical coatings. The rod sustains the welding arc and is the filler metal used for the joint being welded. The coating protects the metal from damage, stabilizes the arc, and improves the weld. The type of base metal being welded, the welding process and machine, and other conditions determine the type of welding electrode used.

Airgas’ Sustainable Welding Innovations Improve Quality, Productivity and Efficiency

Airgas enables your fabrication operation to “fill your potential.”

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Airgas’ Sustainable Welding Innovations Improve Quality, Productivity and Efficiency

Airgas enables your fabrication operation to “fill your potential.”

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Cutting-edge Welding Solutions to be Showcased at FABTECH 2023

Miller Electric Mfg. brings the “Power of Blue” to the show floor, where attendees can try out the newest technologies live and discover products to help evaluate your operations.

Airgas to Feature Advanced Fabrication Innovations at FABTECH 2023

Customers will be presented with methods to drive efficiencies and gain competitive advantages through Airgas’ innovations in automation, additive manufacturing, cutting, welding, safety and service.

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Pemamek Develops Solutions for Semi-Narrow Groove Welding Technologies for Thick Plates

The semi-narrow gap welding SAW process uses fewer consumables resulting in a strong bond in less time and with fewer costs.

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Help in Managing Your Additive Manufacturing Builds

Fabrisonic’s new SmartPlate™ includes embedded sensors made to a customer’s specifications. Extract data from the sensors for real-time or post-processing analysis.

ESAB MARATHON PAC™ ULTRA BULK PACKAGE HOLDS 22 PERCENT MORE WELDING WIRE IN A STRONGER PACKAGE

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced Marathon Pac™ Ultra, a new 1,100-lb. bulk welding wire drum, that features a robust outer box and reinforced corners for stabilizing the inner drum to prevent wire movement during shipping. Marathon Pac Ultra...

CNC Machining vs. Traditional Methods

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Blue Collar Tour Exposes High Schoolers to Welding Careers

Through its sponsorship of Western Welding Academy’s 2025 “Blue Collar Tour” — a 60-day, nation-wide mission to spark interest in high school students for skilled trade careers — ESAB has directly reached a total of 3,180 high school students and...

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AWS Announces Welding Summit 2025: Keeping Pace in an Innovative World

Welding Summit 2025 will be held August 6-8 in The Woodlands, Texas. The summit brings industry members together to explore cutting-edge developments in welding technology so they can stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing landscape.

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2025 Buyer’s Guide: Welding Product Releases

Thinking about adding a new cobot or welding systems and technology to your shop? Looking for long-lasting consumables? Read on to learn about new, easy-to-use products that enable you to work smarter.

Corporate Profile: T.J. Snow Company

Unlike arc welding, the resistance welding process is not widely understood and appreciated.

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New Software Redefines Robot Station Operations and Delivers Powerful, User-centric Analytical Tools

Pemamek Ltd., a leader in automated welding systems, has launched the all-new PEMA CellControl, an advanced software program developed to enhance the efficiency and functionality of PEMA robot stations.

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AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The Standard for Welding Terminology

This updated reference includes new terms for additive manufacturing and nondestructive examination to support accuracy in welding documentation.

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KUKA to Showcase Production Lifecyle Digitalization and Robot Versatility at Automate 2025

KUKA Robotics will showcase KUKA Digital, which drives seamless digitalization of the entire production lifecycle for improved efficiency and performance; and highlight the versatility of its robot automation portfolio with bin picking, palletizing and welding.

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FEIN Power Tools Launches Test Drive a Tool Program

For one month, customers can use the tool, free of charge, on every application they can think of, experiencing the tool features and benefits firsthand.