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Iowa Laser Technology, Inc.- Metal Welding
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Making Metal Perform...Consistently. Iowa Laser Technology’s core service is laser-based manufacturing, cutting to 3/4” carbon steel, 1/2” stainless and 3/8” aluminum in sheet/plate and to 14” round/square tube. Supported by CNC press brake forming, metal finishing, CNC machining and MIG/TIG/Robotic/Laser welding, Iowa Laser has the equipment, people and processes to deliver to your purchase order consistently, on time and to print. Offering worry-free Outsourced Product Management with a great laser-cut edge, contact Iowa Laser today for a quick turnaround on your quote request.
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www.iowalaser.com | Email This Company | Phone: 800-254-7794
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7100 Chancellor Drive Cedar Falls, IA 50613 |
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Metal WeldingMetal welding distinguishes itself from metal fastening and other methods of metal joining in that it is intended to be permanent; welded metals are not easily separated. The importance of welding to modern industry and commerce cannot be overstated. Almost every business in the developed world is completely dependent on a reliable source of power to sustain its operation. Power plants, which are expansive systems of steam pipes, pressure valves and other equipment under constant stress, often employ full-time welders to repair cracked pipes, ducts and other important. Natural gas pipes require similar attention and are often welded together to begin with. Engines, railings, metal stairs, door hardware, furniture, automotive components, ventilation equipment and a host of other indispensable products are held together by welds. There are many methods by which a weld can be created. Arc welding methods are the most widely used because of their effectiveness and because the equipment required for arc welding is accessible and relatively uncomplicated. There are many different kinds of arc welding. Gas metal arc welding involves laying a metal wire at the joint to be welded using a continuous wire feeding applicator. When the wire comes into contact with the metal joint, the wire arcs (which means it becomes heated and melts), as does some of the metal at the joint, which forms a weld. During this process, shielding gasses like argon are forced over the weld area to prevent contamination from hydrogen and nitrogen, the presence of which can reduce the quality of a weld. Shield metal arc welding is similar to gas metal arc welding except that instead of a wire, an arc of electricity between an electrode and the metal joint causes the metal to melt. Other welding methods include oxy-acetylene (also known as brazing), plasma cutting, energy beam and solid-state welding. Welding equipment can be specially designed in response to unusual demands; welding is possible underwater and even in outer space, thanks to developments in welder equipment technology. It can also be automated; robotic welding is increasingly popular among automotive manufacturers because of its efficiency and high output capacity.
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Metal Welding Images Provided by Dowding Industries, Inc.
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