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5476 views / posted 2006-05-09Construction
From one- and two-person operations to the nation's largest companies, those in construction face similar Key Business Issues. See how others in your field reduced weld costs, increased productivity and efficiency and were able to justify the cost of new equipment.
These thought-provoking stories will have you looking at your welding operation in a whole new light.
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Reducing Weld Costs
Better Welding Maintenance Strategies Enhance Contractor Competitiveness
Boost welding output by implementing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
550 views / posted 2008-07-22Cutting Cable Clutter
Bechtel selects Miller inverters to reduce potential safety hazards and improve weld quality at a nuclear facility.
1059 views / posted 2008-03-11The Secret to Long Gas Engine Life
Maintenance advice from the experts ensures maximum performance.
1532 views / posted 2008-01-29Contractor Cuts Rental Costs by 40%
Azco runs XMT inverters off PipePro engine drives to cut rental, maintenance, and transportation costs
4853 views / posted 2006-09-12
Increasing Productivity
Hill Country Steel Depends on Bobcat Reliability
Texas structural steel contractor relies on Bobcat's generator power, Stick welding output.
455 views / posted 2008-09-16Big Blue 500 Gouges and Welds for One Month Straight
FEMCO Machine Company also relies on 3-phase generator power for field work.
667 views / posted 2008-06-10Pulsed MIG Improves Inconel Cladding by 30%
Power plant maintenance expert chooses XMT 350 MPa, SuitCase 12RC feeder for portable pulsed MIG welding.
999 views / posted 2008-04-22Dodge Machining Keeps Mining Equipment in the Dirt
Service company reduces welding repair time using XMT 350, Bortech welding equipment
2415 views / posted 2007-07-17
Operator Efficiency
Arizona Contractor Boosts Productivity 33% by Switching from Stick to Flux Cored Welding
SuitCase X-TREME 12VS feeders pay for themselves within two weeks.
190 views / posted 2009-04-14The Challenge Ahead: Executive Insights for Difficult Times
Jeff Rappold, Group Vice President, Industrial Products, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Bernard and Tregaskiss, shares his thoughts on how companies can weather the ongoing economic storm.
158 views / posted 2009-02-10Field Repair of Construction Equipment
Fix it right the first time to increase uptime.
1833 views / posted 2007-11-27Addressing the Welder Shortage: Lessons from Alberta
Two technical institutions share the story of their success.
1854 views / posted 2007-10-16
Equipment Justification
Welder-Generator-Compressor Saves Space, Fuel and Weight on Work Trucks
Structural steel fabricator CMW Welding reports that the Trailblazer 302 Air Pak's rotary screw air compressor out-performs stand-alone compressors.
127 views / posted 2009-06-12Mechanical Contractor Cuts Fuel and Vehicle Costs in Half
Kreator Equipment pairs welder with welder/generator to increase responsiveness and competitive edge, cuts fuel bills by more than $116,000
203 views / posted 2009-03-05Tilt-up Construction Runs at Full Tilt With Trailblazer 302 Engine Drive
Small contractor saves money, maximizes productivity with 300-amp gas engine drive
397 views / posted 2008-10-28The Welding Equipment Dilemma: Rent or Buy?
Weighing equipment needs against capital expenditures
2122 views / posted 2007-09-04Executive Summary
Learn more about these key business issues: Executive Summary [pdf]
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