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Swartfager Welding is the epitome of a family business done right. What started six generations ago in the 1800s as a traditional blacksmith operation has evolved today into a booming modern fabrication business.

We visited Swartfager to discuss with them one of their more successful process advancements: transitioning to metal-cored wires and optimizing these applications with new Pulsed MIG and Regulated Metal Deposition^® capabilities as made possible by the PipeWorx multiprocess pipe welding system.

Benefits achieved by Swartfager include increased productivity, less post-weld cleanup, and easier operation and training for its workforce – all while meeting code requirements.

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Hear from Swartfager straight from the shop floor on this and other exciting process improvements:

RMD, Pulsed MIG and Metal-Cored Wires

Repairing Cast Stainless with Dynasty TIG Inverters

Induction Heating at Swartfager Welding

The super boats from Smoky Mountain Jet Boats cruise in as little as four-inches of water and can stop on a dime. The all aluminum watercraft are built with modern welding technology from Miller.

Learn about the technology from Miller that  make these boats possible and climb aboard for a jet boat ride on a Smoky Mountain lake.

Miller has made available the 2013 Miller Full-Line Catalog of welding and cutting products. This catalog can be requested or downloaded by going to the literature request page via MillerWelds.com, or on a mobile device at MillerWelds.com/mobile.

The catalog features “What’s new from Blue”, including:

1.  Millermatic® 350P Aluminum and XR-Aluma-Pro™ Lite
2.  Automation solutions integrating Miller^® welding technology with Panasonic robotics
3.  XR™-Pistol-Pro and XR™-Pistol-Plus push-pull guns
4.  Multimatic™ 200 multiprocess welder
5.  Trailblazer^® Series welder/generators
6.  Oxy-Fuel Kits
7.  FILTAIR^®2000–12000 Industrial Centralized Systems and FILTAIR^® Low Profile Hood
8.  Updated helmet designs and graphics for all welding applications

Miller also provides specifications and product comparisons on MIG welders, TIG welders, Stick welders, plasma cutters, welding generators and fume extractors within the 104-page, full-color catalog. It also highlights available Arc Armor™ welding protection including helmets and safety apparel.

The catalog is also available by calling 1-800-4-A-MILLER or writing to Miller Electric Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.

An Oregon based specialized manufacturer of custom fire trucks and emergency response vehicles modernized its shop updating its older transformer style welders to  today’s high powered inverter based machines. The company’s payoff was immediate and dramatic.

Students at DeSoto County Career and Technology Center High School study a combined welding and fabrication program that mirrors the industry in and around the Mississippi area. Find out what processes the students are learning in DeSoto County and what specific welding jobs the young welders are aspiring to go after.

Miller has added new graphics to the Arc Armor^® helmet offering including a Vintage Roadster™ Digital Elite™ Series and Velocity™ Digital Performance™ Series. A third helmet graphic — Not Forgotten™ Digital Elite Series helmet — was created in partnership with POW/MIA. For every POW/MIA helmet sold, Miller will be donating $10 to the National League of POW/MIA families.

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The 2013 Trade Show Schedule is now available online. We look forward to seeing you at one of our many events!

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Have you voted yet? The sculpture receiving the most online votes will be placed on permanent display at Miller headquarters — and Miller will award its creator $25,000. Voting closes Dec. 31, 2013.

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In order to ensure the maximum life for the cutting consumables, make sure that the air provided to the cutter is clean and moisture-free. Excess amounts of moisture in the air will cause double arcing within the plasma chamber and reduce the life of the tip and electrode. Miller sells filtration systems to go on plasma systems. The tip and electrode are the two parts that will be replaced most often; however, sometimes the other consumables will become worn and need to be replaced in order to ensure maximum tip and electrode life. Over time the swirl ring and retaining cup can wear, leading to either poor airflow or double arcing within the plasma chamber, resulting in poor consumable life. Also the drag shield can accumulate a buildup of metal from cutting. Inspect the drag shield to make sure no pieces of metal are stuck in the center, creating a bridge to the cutting tip. Usually the buildup can be easily removed; if not, then replace the drag shield to ensure maximum tip and electrode life.

Brian Brown
Engineering Technician
Plasma Products

Miller Welders is excited to sponsor the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers. Partner and off-road manufacturer Blue Torch Fabworks will again join Miller Welders to offer free equipment access and weld support to race team participants.

Co-drivers Jason Carner and Peter Basler of the Blue Torch Fabworks racing team will field a custom-built Miller Welders off-road race vehicle for the King of the Hammers premier race. Read on for more details.

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