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December 2015
AutoDrive SA
Aluminum Servo Torch Solution

When
it comes to welding aluminum parts robotically, arc starts and consistent
wire feeding are crucial. AutoDrive® SA is a high-performance aluminum
servo torch solution engineered to address the common problems with robotic
aluminum welding - all to make the welding process easier and hassle-free.
The system integrates with a robot and communicates directly with a Lincoln
Electric Power Wave® resulting in a best-in-class aluminum solution. MORE

Watch the
AutoDrive Advanced Robotic Wire Feed Systems Video

The
AutoDrive S and SA are servo-driven wire feeders for steel and aluminum
fabrication. Partnered with touch-retract starting technology, these
systems can provide clean starts, minimal spatter, and consistent bead
profiles. Learn more about the features of these systems in this
video. MORE

A
Guide to Aluminum Welding
Follow
the rules of thumb offered here for selecting welding equipment, preparing
base materials, applying proper technique, and visually inspecting
weldments to ensure high-quality gas-metal-and gas tungsten-arc welds on
aluminum alloys. MORE

Plugging
Apprenticeships to Plug the Skills Gap
As
reported by U.S. News
& World Report, tucked away on the banks of the James River
in Newport News, VA, is a school more selective than any Ivy League
college. Its students are paid for their time and receive benefits
including health insurance, vacation and free textbooks, and graduates are
virtually guaranteed to get a job with a starting salary matching those
garnered by grads of many of the nation's top-flight schools. The
Apprentice School trains students in various aspects of shipbuilding and
supports Newport News Shipbuilding. MORE

Cadillac
Rolls Out Repair Network for Aluminum-Intensive CT6 Sedan
The
Cadillac CT6, the first aluminum-skinned vehicle from General Motors, will
have its own dedicated factory-certified repair facilities. According to Automotive News,
Cadillac said that it is launching the Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network to
ensure the lightweight rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan is repaired properly
after a crash. MORE

I-CAR
and Canadian Colleges Offer Welding Certifications
Acquiring
the basic skills to perform proper welds is key for the long-term health of
the industry. This is true now more than ever. With the collision repair
industry undergoing a "technical tsunami" of new lightweight
vehicles, the need for updated and advanced welding training for all
technicians has never been more urgent. As Collision Repair Magazine states, good
thing then that the links between I-CAR and Canada's major polytechnical
institutes are stronger than ever. MORE


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