FABTECH 2012 For the machine shop that needs an all-inclusive fluid filtration and recycling system, the SumpDoc from Eriez® is on call. Just introduced this year at IMTS, this machine can be moved from sump to sump with an attached motorized pallet — Fig. 8. A fully automated system first removes sludge and chips from the sump, then filters out particulates down to 3 microns in size and separates oils. While the coolant recycles, the oils are collected in Of course, the products and vendors are FABTECH’s biggest draw. Following are just a few of those that drew the attention of Welding Journal editors. a disposable tank. The clean coolant is analyzed and mixed with water in three different levels of concentration, depending on the needs of the operation. Since this is all happening in a continuous loop, there is no need to shut down the operation. This equipment is economically feasible for an operation with ten sumps or more. Eriez®, www.eriez.com The BW5000 (Fig. 9) from Climax is designed for circumferential weld cladding, and it can operate at 100% duty cycle with a compatible CV power supply. Pipes, pressure vessels, and even conical shapes are within its capabilities. Weld deposits of 0.125 to 0.35 in. thick can be made at up to a 12 lb/h rate. The unit can also weld flange faces and conical seats. It takes welders out of difficult and hard-to-reach situations, as well as removes them from fume concentrations in confined areas. Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems, www.climax portable.com A first-time exhibitor at FABTECH, Hex-Hut is out to introduce its portable shelter system to the U.S. market. The nine-year-old company has been active mostly in Canada in the oil and gas in- WELDING JOURNAL 33 • Educator Category, David Parker, Renton, Wash. Parker, an instructor at Renton Community College for more than 30 years, received several awards including the statewide, 2001 Excellence in Teaching Award by the Washington Association of Occupational Educators. He has also helped companies set up curriculums for training welders. • Educational Facility, Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Ann Arbor, Mich. WCC’s welding/fabrication facility has 60 newly redesigned welding booths. With a staff of industry-experienced and AWS-certified instructors, it offers certificate and associate degree welding programs. WCC student welders represented the U.S.A. at the last two WorldSkills competitions and brought home medals both times. • Small Business, AMET, Inc., Rexburg, Idaho. AMET, started in 1989, offers turnkey automated welding systems. It has been an integrator of computerized welding systems to meet demanding applications in nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, wind tower, heavy industry, and general manufacturing industries. • Large Business, Vermeer Corp., Pella, Iowa. Since its start in 1948, Vermeer has grown from a one-person Iowa operation to an international organization that manufactures agricultural, construction, environmental, and industrial equipment. It has started facilitating plans for a career academy, enlisting the assistance of area educational institutions. • Distributor, WELSCO, Little Rock, Ark. WELSCO, the largest woman-owned gas and welding supply distributor in the United States, is also a family business that has served the market for more than 70 years. It sponsors the Arkansas Welding Expo and offers process training sessions for instructors during the summer breaks. • AWS Section, Houston Section, Houston, Tex. The AWS Houston Section sponsors various events throughout the year, including an instructor’s institute, student certification day, spring and fall educational sessions, and student nights. This year, it awarded eight welding scholarships totaling $8500. • Media, Meghan Boyer, “Help Wanted, Skills Required.” Published in the February 2012 FF Journal, Boyer’s article “Help Wanted, Skills Required,” focuses on manufacturers’ need for workers, Americans who need jobs, and the skills gap keeping them apart. Fig. 8 — An attached motorized pallet facilitates moving the Eriez® SumpDoc to different locations. Fig. 9 — The BW5000 is designed for weld cladding circular surfaces both inside and outside diameters. Fig. 10 — A lightweight support attaches directly to the pipe to hold the HexHut shelter. Welding Product Showcase
Welding Journal | January 2013
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