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Technology News
56 November 2015
Engine-driven welder
THE new Cross Country 300 engine-
driven welder from Lincoln Electric is
specifically designed for cross country
or process piping welding operators
who require an excellent arc, small
dimensions and low weight, easy-to-use
controls and substantial
AC generator power.
Tuned by pipeline
welders, the Cross
Country 300 is claimed
to be excellent for root,
fill and cap passes, and
is designed for cellulosic
or low-hydrogen stick
electrodes. The small
footprint saves space on
the rig truck bed, while
its low height allows for
clear visibility through the
truck’s back window.
Dual current controls
are designed for
pipeline welding, and
the few controls improve
simplicity and reliability. Dual sliding
doors make it easy to access the engine
for routine maintenance, even when on
the truck.
The Cross Country 300 supports
DC stick, wire and TIG processes,
easily connects to Lincoln Electric wire
feeders, and includes a powerful AC
generator to power grinders, pumps
and travel trailers. It features a 22 HP
Kubota® water-cooled Tier 4 Final diesel
engine.
The machine produces 300A DC/32V
at 100 per cent duty cycle, and a range
of 40-300A.
In addition, it produces 11,000W of
three-phase continuous and 10,000W of
single-phase continuous AC generator
power.
Lincoln Electric – USA
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3D imaging for accurate inspection
of machined parts
THE new ‘eyepiece-less’ stereo
microscope Mantis Elite-Cam HD
combines 3D imaging with the power
and convenience of HD image capture
to produce a high quality inspection
solution.
The patented fatigue-free design
allows hands and eyes to work in
harmony, even for prolonged periods,
making Mantis suitable for a wide range
of precision magnification, manipulation,
re-work, repair and dissection tasks.
Mantis Elite-Cam HD has a fully
integrated HD camera, so you can
inspect burrs or cracks in castings,
then capture HD images seamlessly, or
view and record live video for training
purposes. The included software allows
easy image mark-up for documentation
purposes as well as control of essential
camera functions.
Mantis Elite-Cam HD is available
with magnifications up to 20x as well
as flexible stand options, including a
low profile bench stand with integral
substage illumination.
Vision Engineering Ltd designs
and manufactures a patented range
of ‘eyepiece-less’ microscopes for
industrial and laboratory applications.
Established in 1958, more than 300,000
systems have been installed worldwide
for inspection and measurement tasks.
Company headquarters are based
in Woking, UK, with manufacturing
facilities in the USA and UK. Regional
offices are located throughout North
America, Europe and Asia.
Vision Engineering – UK
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Pipeliner LH-D stick electrode
LINCOLN Electric has introduced
performance updates to its Pipeliner®
LH-D 80, 90 and 100 stick electrodes.
Specifically designed for high-strength,
vertical-down pipe welding, these
SMAW (stick) electrodes are suitable
for use on 70-90ksi pipe.
The durable coating on Pipeliner
LH-D stays intact without breaking
during shipping and in use. This same
coating delivers up to 80 per cent
greater productivity over traditional
vertical-up pipe welding.
Pipeliner LH-D is easy to use for
welders of all experience levels,
exhibiting excellent puddle control and
no spill at the bottom of the pipe.
Improved performance characteristics
include: easier to use – easy transition
for welders experienced with cellulosic
electrodes; durable coating – coating
doesn’t break in shipping or in use; and
Q2 lot controlled and tested with actual
deposit composition and mechanical
properties for each lot and meets H4R
low hydrogen and moisture resistant
requirements.
Lincoln Electric – USA
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