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T ube & P ipe Welding: T rends & Progress
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The Lincoln Electric Company, USA, has
introduced the Invertec® V155-S base unit
with stick accessories and TIG Ready-Pak®
Package for lift TIG and stick welding.
With 115/230V auto reconnect operation,
the Invertec V155-S can operate from a
portable generator.
This dependable welder is loaded with
innovative unique features like Auto-
Weld seam inspection
with digital
X-radiography technology
To help achieve welding excellence,
GE Inspection Technologies, Germany,
offers advanced technology for digital
X-radiography of weld seams on large
pipes (SAW pipes). The company’s range
includes digital CRx Tower technology and
the DXR-family of flat panel detectors.
For expert testing, the flat panel detector
DXR 250RT can be used in conjunction
with X-Cube series testing machines. This
equipment offers advantages of real time
testing and comes with image processing
software to enhance an X-ray image in real
time or static mode.
The equipment enables real-time practical
X-radiography, including different X-ray
setups, various testing speeds and different
parts’ dimensions.
GE Inspection Technologies is a leading
innovator in technology-driven inspection
solutions that deliver productivity, quality
and safety.
The company designs, manufactures
and services radiographic, ultrasonic,
remote visual inspection and eddy
current equipment to inspect, monitor
and test materials and equipment without
disassembly, deforming or damaging them.
The company’s products are used in a wide
range of industries, including aerospace,
power generation, oil and gas, process
and automotive. The company has 11
application centres around the globe and
offers a range of services including repair,
on-site RVI inspection services, calibration,
training and upgrades.
GE Inspection Technologies GmbH –
Germany
Fax: +49 2233 601 402
Email:
Website:
inspectiontechnologies
Adaptive Arc Force™, which minimizes
electrode sticking and spatter. There are
also two stick modes, Soft and Crisp,
along with Touch Start TIG™ operation. In
addition, providing excellent arc starting
capability, Automatic Hot Start™ makes
striking the arc easier in stick mode.
Lincoln Electric Company – USA
Fax: +1 216 486 1751
Website:
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