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Aidan
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What kind of machines do you work on in Welding?
I want to know more about what machines do you use.
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Anthony Moscardelli
Project Manager/Estimator/CWI
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Springfield, Illinois
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Greetings!
With over a quarter-century of hands-on experience in the field, I've had the privilege to work with a wide variety of welding machines, including some that were still in the experimental stages. I'm not certain if you're interested in specific brands or technologies, so I'll give you a brief overview of both.
In terms of brands, I've had the chance to use or experiment with virtually all of them. The list includes industry giants like Miller, Lincoln, ESAB, Hobart, Thermal Arc, Fronius, AMI, Magnatech, Orbitalum, and Liburdi Dimetrics, along with a few lesser-known brands. I've also had the opportunity to use Cabot products, such as Redi2Weld and Rotoweld, and we've recently added a Novarc to our collection.
When it comes to technology, my experience is equally diverse. I've worked with or tested a range of methods, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, RMD, STT, Square wave, and SAW, as well as Automatic/Semi-automatic orbital. My experience also extends to robotics, friction stir, ultrasonic, plastic, and even 3D metal printing.
With over a quarter-century of hands-on experience in the field, I've had the privilege to work with a wide variety of welding machines, including some that were still in the experimental stages. I'm not certain if you're interested in specific brands or technologies, so I'll give you a brief overview of both.
In terms of brands, I've had the chance to use or experiment with virtually all of them. The list includes industry giants like Miller, Lincoln, ESAB, Hobart, Thermal Arc, Fronius, AMI, Magnatech, Orbitalum, and Liburdi Dimetrics, along with a few lesser-known brands. I've also had the opportunity to use Cabot products, such as Redi2Weld and Rotoweld, and we've recently added a Novarc to our collection.
When it comes to technology, my experience is equally diverse. I've worked with or tested a range of methods, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, RMD, STT, Square wave, and SAW, as well as Automatic/Semi-automatic orbital. My experience also extends to robotics, friction stir, ultrasonic, plastic, and even 3D metal printing.
Cody Weaver
Plumber/Pipefitter/Welder
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Syracuse, Utah
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Cody’s Answer
Throughout my career, I've primarily utilized Lincoln and Miller welding machines, but I'm flexible and can operate any brand preferred by my employer. If given a choice, I do have certain preferences and would happily recommend the equipment I believe would be best for the company to invest in. I've had experience with various types of machines, including those powered by diesel fuel and those that simply require a wall socket for operation. The choice of machine can often depend on the specific welding task at hand. For instance, when performing orbital welding in a semiconductor facility, I've used machines from AMI and Orbitalum.
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