Welding Guns/Torches

A welding gun directs the wire to the joint, transfers the welding current to the wire and provides the gas for shielding the arc and weldpool. For light duty work, air-cooled guns rely on the shielding gas passing through the body to cool the nozzle and have a limited current-carrying capacity. Water-cooled guns are preferred for high current levels, especially at high duty cycles. In electric welding, the torch conducts electric current to the electrode and carries the shielding gas to the arc zone of the welding arc. In gas welding, the torch adjusts the mixture of gases and guides the welding flame. Torches may be moved along the edges being welded by hand or automatically.

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Fronius Gas Controller

Gas consumption down 40 percent thanks to the Fronius intelligent gas control.

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Fronius Gas Controller

Gas consumption down 40 percent thanks to the Fronius intelligent gas control.

Understanding the Many Types of MIG Guns

There are a variety of guns to select from regarding the MIG welding process. Learn all about the different types and customizations.

Shielding Gas and Flux Cored Wire Combine to Provide Consistent Welding Results, ARCAL™ line of shielding gases, Airgas, Air Liquide company, SMARTOP™, EXELTOP™, RADNOR™ Flux Cored Wire

Faster, More Consistent Consumables Ensure High-performance Applications

Advancements in weld quality and ease of use improve the productivity of wire feeders, filler metals and electrodes.

Airgas’ Sustainable Welding Innovations Improve Quality, Productivity and Efficiency

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

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Welding Technology: Robotics, Automation and Cobots

Moving beyond high-mix, low-volume welding work, cobots are more and more suitable for laser welding, becoming increasingly more portable, and are incorporating coordinated motion to optimize cycle times.

Small Shop, Big Gains

How pre-engineered weld cells can benefit business of all sizes.

Advanced Machining Strategies Require an Optimized End Mill

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Robotic Line Hood Engineered to Specific Dimensions and Unique Workspace Configurations

Lincoln Electric introduces the Prism Robotic Line Hood, which is a custom fume extraction system built for your space, and enables you to scale up for larger cutting and welding operations.

Michael Relko, Lincoln Electric, PRISM® Exhaust Booth, weld booth walls, curtains, telescopic fume extraction arm, booth lighting, hood, integrated fume extraction unit

Exhaust Booth Designed for Small Schools and Shops with Fewer Than 10 Booths

Lincoln Electric introduces the Prism Exhaust Booth, which is an integrated booth and fume extraction solution that delivers double coverage with two top-mounted fume extraction points.

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Battery Powered Welder Eliminates the Need for Long, Heavy Leads

Miller Electric Mfg.’s new Venture 150 S Battery Powered Welder, a stick/TIG welder, reduces downtime one battery swap at a time.

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MEM+ Gas Mixer Series for Precise Mixing of Gases Across Applications

These gas mixers integrate seamlessly into existing systems such as laser welding equipment, or any application utilizing protective or process gases that demand controlled atmospheres.

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Perfect Shielding Gas Environment for Every Welding Start

The intelligent gas controller from Fronius optimizes shielding gas consumption while maintaining consistently high welding quality and helps to cut gas usage by up to 40 percent.

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Airgas to Sponsor and Supply All Industrial Gases Used at SkillsUSA

The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference takes place June 24-27 in Atlanta. SkillsUSA serves nearly 440,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary programs nationwide.