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Region 100 - Front Row (l to r): Dan Finnigan, Les Nelson,
Jeff Shively. Middle Row (l to r): John Eaton, John Griffith,
Vard Pulley, David Jernigan, Don Gatewood. Back Row
(l to r): James Gebert, Jack Minser, Dennis Hodson, Scott
Cunningham, George Phelan, Robert Averill
Region 200 - Front Row (l to r): J Jones, Mark Powers,
Michael Cook. Middle Row (l to r): Bill Mofield, Kevin Showers,
Scott Stinson, Ron Iliovici, Lynn Pierce. Back Row (l to r): Ted
Heitz, Gary Nichols, Mike Maxon, Jacob Meeker, Tim Taylor
Latin America - (l to r): Antonieo Leon, Noe Velásquez,
Mariela Leon, Francisco Rivera, Ulises Pineda. Not in picture:
Fernando Lacerda
National Accounts - (l to r): Eric Moore, Lorie Plengemeier,
Mitch Laughlin, Joe Mueller, Don Domina, Jim Horvath, Luke
Leslie, Quana Allison. Not in picture: Holly Martin, Jim Leslie,
Fernando Lacerda
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Region 400 - Front Row (l to r): Lester Purdham, Justin Kirby,
Jim Norris, Eric Vann. Middle Row (l to r): Ronnie Mercer, Jeff
Dillard, Barry Power, Steve Weaver, Earl Wagner, Mark Allard.
Back Row (l to r): Kevin Cuevas, Larry Jagunic, Dan Jones,
Lynn Hughes, Larry Fletcher. Not in picture: Paul Brewster
Table of Contents
Victor Gas Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutting . . . . 6-7
Region 600 - Front Row (l to r): Jonathan Ernst, Luke Leslie,
Jim Henry, William Cotten. Middle Row (l to r): Jeff Knepp,
Charlie Sinatra, Paul Petrella, Ed Betustak, Thomas Ferri, Jim
Rode. Back Row (l to r): Brian Jarvis, Sean Norton, John Abbitt,
Bryan Lee, Peter Shaub
Thermal Dynamics Automation . . . . . . . . 8-9
Thermal Arc Digital SP Welding . . . . . 10-11
Tweco MIG Guns
and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Thermal Arc
Family of Fabricators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Stoody Welding
Wire and Hardfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Automation - Front Row (l to r): Dirk Ott, Mark Powers, Diane
Steadham, Lisa Rogers, Tim Rice, Scott MacDonald. Back
Row (l to r): Charley Fisher, John Gilbertson, John Ibsen,
William Cotton, Ken Alrick, Richard Morgan
From the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Product Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Branded Showroom Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FABTECH AWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Torchmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Canada - Front Row (l to r): Andy Duller, Dwight Einwechter,
Dave Peters. Middle Row (l to r): Bill Zaytsoff, Tony Traikovski,
Glenn Willis, Elaine Slater, Henry Los. Back Row (l to r): Yves
Cote, Mike Sawatzky, Glenn Smith, Tony MacKay, Derek Sayer
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 3
Scrapyards, Demolition and Construction
Trades Rely on Victor Bulldog Torches
S
ince its introduction, the Victor Bulldog line of
heavy industry scrap torches has become the
torch of choice for many scrap yards across the
country. Victor has a complete line of Bulldog torches
for numerous scrapping needs. Victor designed the
torch, which is lightweight and durable, for use with
natural gas or propane, based on feedback from end
users. Bulldog torches are high-flow capacity, yet light
for easy and continuous use. They are also rugged to
serve the scrap, demolition and construction trades.
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Eddie’s Welding Supply, located in Stafford, Texas,
is a large distributor of Bulldog torches and a major
supplier of equipment to the scrapping industry. “The
Bulldog line of torches is the best scrap torch in the
industry,” said Eddie Grossman, owner of Eddie’s
Welding Supply. “We have seen consistent growth
month after month for these torches since we began
offering them last year.”
Victor Professional Series
V
ictor, the world leader in
gas equipment and pressure
control products, has a complete
all-star line-up of cutting, welding
and heating torches and outfits.
The Victor Professional Series
products come loaded with
top quality accessories. Victor
oxy-fuel cutting and welding
products include oxy-acetylene
and oxy-fuel welding and cutting
equipment, torch handles, cutting
attachments, straight cutting
torches, regulators, cutting tips,
When used with the appropriate tips, the Journeymen torches will weld between 1/32"
and 3" and cut from 1/8" to 8" Journeyman Victor’s top of the line heavy duty outfit. It
welding nozzles and cutting and
comes complete right out of the box with everything the serious professional, who cuts,
welding outfits. These products
welds and heats, needs. Journeyman II A great heavy duty outfit for the professional who
cuts steel on a daily basis.
cover the full range of needs from
general industrial to heavy duty
mill and foundry requirements. Victor's gas equipment line is the
most complete selection offered from any manufacturer and the
only one offering users the (patented) safety benefit of built-in
flashback arrestors and reverse flow check valves.
Performer The lightest outfit in
the series can weld from 1/32"
to 1 1/4" and cut 1/8" to 6" The
Performer is an excellent light
duty torch for the professional
who cuts steel occasionally
but still wants the superior
performance of a Victor torch.
SuperRange II A medium duty
outfit for the professional who
wants a torch to cut and heat with
on a daily basis. The torch is very
similar to the Performer but comes
with larger 350 series regulators
and gauge guards and is designed
for use on more medium to
medium-heavy applications.
Contender A value packaged, heavy duty outfit that
includes: a CA 2460 cutting attachment, 315FC handle,
350 regulators with gauge guards, 25’ T grade hose,
1-1-101 cutting tip, #6 MFA, striker and professional
toolbox. Like all of Victor’s products, the Contender
offers durability, innovation and a commitment to safety.
Featuring a five-year warranty and safety features,
such as gauge guards, built-in check valves and builtin flashback arrestors. The Contender is ideal for
professionals looking for the value and confidence you
only get from using the best, at a professional level.
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 5
Plasma Cutting &
How It Works
By Kent Swart
T
he basic technology for plasma cutting has been
around for decades. Researchers and engineers
remain focused on increasing cut speed, cut quality
and consumable life.
Once a gas is heated to an extremely high temperature
and ionized, it becomes electrically conductive and
is considered to be plasma. Plasma arc cutting and
gouging processes use plasma to transfer an electrical
arc to the work piece. The metal to be cut or removed
is melted by the heat of the arc and then blown away.
A plasma arc creates a very clean, dross-free cut with
minimal heat input. The process usually requires very
little rework or clean up.
Plasma cutting is an excellent choice for most
cutting applications, but is particularly well suited
for applications where speed and cut quality are
important. The intense heat of the plasma arc is
around 40,000°F (22,000°C), so the cut is very
clean with little or no dross. Plasma cuts ferrous and
non-ferrous metals much faster than oxy-fuel torches
or abrasive saws. Plasma cuts with low or no heat
affected zone, especially on thinner metals.
A plasma arc is hot enough to burn through most
surface coatings such as paint and rust, so less
preparation work is required. Difficult shapes, such
as ventilation ductwork (HVAC), tanks or vessels are
easier to handle.
Selecting a plasma cutting system simply requires
you to answer some basic questions. The answers
will direct you toward the system that best fits your
needs. How thick is the metal you want to cut?
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What cut quality do you require? What type of metal
are you cutting? What is your primary input power?
Your distributor or welding supply house will be happy
to suggest a system if you are prepared to answer
those questions.
As you consider the advantages of plasma cutting and
the applications for which you expect to use it, you
should also take some time to understand terminology
of applications: drag tip cutting, standoff cutting, drag
shield cutting and gouging.
Drag tip cutting is the preferred method of cutting
light gauge metal up to ¼" and produces the best
cut quality, narrowest kerf width and fastest cutting
speeds.
Standoff cutting is preferred for thicker metal and at
current levels above 60 Amps.
Drag shield cutting is an operator-friendly method of
cutting between 70-120 Amps while maintaining a
constant standoff distance.
Gouging is a simple method of metal removal by
angling the torch to the lead angle of 35-45° and
using a gouging tip.
Plasma machines require little routine maintenance
due to the lack of moving parts. However, attention to
supplying clean, dry air and keeping the consumables
in good condition will ensure optimum performance
day in and day out. Plasma units live in demanding
environments.
Kent Swart (Kent_Swart@thermadyne.com) is
Senior Product Line Manager - Cutting Products.
POWERFULLY
HONEST
PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEMS
39
CUTMASTER
RECOMMENDED CUT
1/4”
MAXIMUM CUT
5/8”
52
CUTMASTER
RECOMMENDED CUT
1/2”
MAXIMUM CUT
11/8”
82
CUTMASTER
RECOMMENDED CUT
3/4”
MAXIMUM CUT
11/2”
True Strength: The CUTMASTER True Series allows you to work all day at recommended cut capacity but offers you MORE PUNCH when you need it.
True Protection
As if a 4-year unlimited power supply
warranty wasn’t enough, the Thermal
Dynamics CUTMASTER True Series
plasma cutting machines have a True
Guard™ rugged roll bar for added
durability.
True Portability
The Thermal Dynamics CUTMASTER
True Series offers lighter, more portable
machines without compromising
performance.
True Flexibility
The CUTMASTER True Series features the flexible,
patented 1Torch. One set of consumable parts
for the entire range, lead extension kits up to
100’ and flexibility to move quickly from hand to
mechanized cutting with a change of a torch.
(Add a PCB for CNC interface.)
True Confidence
Front panel control lights give operator
confidence and error-free use from set up
to clean up.
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 7
Top Rated Automated Plasma Cutting Systems
XT™ Torch Technology for Maximum Performance
Cartridge
Plasma Gas
Distributor
Shield Gas
Distributor
Shield
Cup
Shield
Cap Retainer
XT-300 Torch Head
T
he XT-300 and XT-301 torches are the most
technologically advanced torches available today.
Patent-pending torch design guarantees high tolerance
and consistently high performance. Standard features
that set the XT Series apart are:
No Tools Required
Unlike other torches, no tools are required to change
either the torch consumables or major components in
the torch head.
Leakless Torch Head Design
XT’s unique coolant tube design eliminates coolant
leakage during consumable parts changes. No more
water running down your arm or air becoming trapped
in the leads when you try to change parts.
Self-centering Components Maintain
Precise Alignment
Both torch consumable parts and torch body are
precisely engineered to lock into place for absolute
alignment and remain perfectly positioned cut after
Electrode
Tip
Shield Cap
cut. Independently-aligned tip and electrode within
the torch head assures accurate re-centering of the
consumable cartridge after each part’s change. Well
defined metal threads on the torch head stand up
better than plastic to repeated twisting and turning.
Superior Warranty
Thermal Dynamics XT Torches come with a 1-year
warranty that covers both torch components and
service.
Precision Cuts on All Metals
The XT’s dual gas technology provides one of the
highest arc density plasma streams for performance
cuts on stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum and other
non-ferrous materials. Choices for plasma gas include
O2, N2, Ar-H2, or Air and shield gas choices include
N2, H20, and Air.
Water Mist Secondary (WMS®)
WMS delivers excellent non-ferrous cut quality and
low cost of operations by using N2 as plasma and
ordinary tap water as the secondary. A reducing
atmosphere is produced in the cut by the release of
Hydrogen from the secondary water. This reducing
atmosphere significantly reduces oxidation on the cut
surface.
WMS Benefits
• Lowest operating cost
• Dross-free cutting
• Oxide-free cut surface
• Wide parameter window
• Easy to use
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1.25” (30mm)
Water Mist Secondary
Stainless Steel Cut
Thermal Dynamics Automation Systems
Thermal Dynamics offers a wide range of plasma
cutting systems designed to meet the demanding
needs of your automation environment.
Features like the XT-301 consumable parts cartridge
and the Machine Status Message Center make the
Auto-Cut systems easy to operate.
Precision Plasma Cutting
The Ultra-Cut® delivers premium precision and heavy
duty conventional plasma cutting of mild steel and
non-ferrous alloys. With XT-300 consumables parts
for both precision and conventional plasma cutting, it’s
the only plasma system you will need.
Oxygen Plasma Cutting
The Auto-Cut O2 systems offer high-speed oxygen
cutting for excellent, virtually dross-free cuts. With
XTremeLife consumable parts, the Auto-Cut systems
offer the best parts life it their class. For unmatched
cut quality on non-ferrous materials, WMS can be
used on material up to 1.25”.
NEW IMAGE
Choose between precision parts for mild
steel and conventional consumable parts
for faster and more economical cutting
with air plasma. For non-ferrous material,
select water mist secondary for best in
class cut quality. In addition, the UltraCut systems can also be used for clean
and efficient plasma marking without
having to change consumables.
CUTMASTER A-Series
Based upon the same proven platform as the True™
Series, the CUTMASTER® A-Series offers many
standard features that allow the units to be integrated
into an automated application quickly and easily.
The A-Series comes with the SL100SV 1Torch® with
standard ATC® quick disconnect. The torch provides
quick, reliable starts and a strong arc to pierce heavy
plate. With auto-pilot restart, it can also cut expanded
metal quickly and easily.
NEW IMAGE
Conventional Plasma Cutting
The Auto-Cut® delivers excellent cut
performance on mild steel and non-ferrous
materials. The power supplies are designed for
reliable, low cost operation.
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 9
PowerMaster
Digital Synergic Pulse Welding
T
hermal Arc’s® PowerMaster SP and
PowerMaster SP Automation range of power
supply equipment, featuring synergic pulse and the
Tweco® PulseMaster MIG gun, incorporates smart
touch controls at your fingertips. It’s the latest
technology to increase productivity and improve the
cosmetic aspects of welds.
Fully digital, microprocessor-based machines offer
weld control using intelligent pulsing and synergic
wave design to give precise, repeatable welds on
virtually any weldable material type from thin gauge
to plate. Also, simultaneous microprocessor control of
T
hermal Arc’s® PowerMaster SP and
PowerMaster SP Automation range of power
supply equipment, featuring synergic pulse and the
Tweco® PulseMaster MIG gun.
• Smart MIG™ - Links the wire feed speed, arc current
and voltage delivering perfect welding parameters
and eliminating the guesswork for optimum
performance.
• TwinPulse™ - Provides a clean TIG-like appearance
up to seven times the speed of traditional TIG
(GTAW).
• HDP™ - High Definition Pulse profile is tailored and
optimized for every wire/gas combination to produce
spatter-free welding.
• HSP™ - High Speed Pulse offers specialized high
speed, high duty cycle wave design for maximum
productivity.
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the wire feed, arc current and voltage ensures a clean
TIG-like finished appearance on aluminum alloys with
GMAW productivity.
“End users are definitely interested in improving their
bottom lines,” said Tom Wermert, of Americas Arc
Welding group. “Distributors can provide them with
a product with complete arc-length control, perfect
starts, no more spatter or end craters, which improves
end user productivity and reduces costs. This is a
whole new class of welding power source that will be
a sure hit with your customers.”
• EasyLink™ - Simple, multi-voltage design from 200
to 500V for maximum flexibility in a single power
source.
• SmartLogic™ - Input voltage protection.
• JobTool™ - 100 independent personalized, user
defined, weld procedures or jobs can be named,
saved and stored ready for use.
• TipTronic™- Recalls your personalized jobs with
perfect repeatability from the push of a button on
your PulseMaster™ Smart Gun.
• FTT™ - Fresh Tip Treatment ensures a sharp
wire end and the perfect re-start to the next weld
sequence.
It’s your choice.
PowerMaster SP. Synergic Pulse.
PowerMaster SP series is a digitally controlled,
multi-purpose, synergic pulse MIG from Thermal Arc.
• Ideal for general aluminum and stainless
steel fabrication
• One touch control – just set the material thickness
and start welding
• Optimizes arc starting and crater fill modes
• Programmable capabilities to store specific jobs
• Microprocessor control of wire speed, current and
voltage adjusts in milliseconds
• Digital arc length control
• Clean spatter-free operation
Digital
Synergic
Pulse Welding
Systems are available in 320-500 Amp range in both
manual and automation packages.
Digital Perfection...Simply the Best.
www.thermal-arc.com
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 11
THE CHOICE OF
PROFESSIONALS
Over 2 million sold
Tweco is the leader in MIG guns by far. The Tweco line
includes an extensive array of products from the basic
manual welding tools and accessories to MIG guns,
consumables and a complete selection of products
for precision robotic welding applications. The choice
of skilled craftsmen everywhere, Tweco Professional
MIG guns are available for a range of professional
applications. From the popular Tweco No. 4 to the
Spray Master® 450 and the mini gun, Tweco has the
MIG gun and accessories for every welding application.
Tweco Professional tips, diffusers, nozzles, conductor
tubes and wire conduit products deliver the
performance and reliability required for the job.
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Top rated welding consumables
Contact tips, nozzles, diffusers, conductor
tubes, wire conduits and everything you
need to support MIG welding applications
– available from the makers of the world’s
best selling MIG guns.
Tweco offers a
full line of MIG guns
for professional welders.
Tweco Spray Master guns are
available in 250, 350 and 450
Amps (air cooled).
Wire conduits for all guns.
Tweco conductor tubes include the
latest addition – the Knucklehead™
flexible conductor tube.
Tweco No. 4 gun is one
of the industry’s most
popular products.
Spray Master MIG gun elements.
Tweco offers diffusers for
traditional, Spray Master and
competitive style guns.
Back end connectors for
Tweco MIG guns.
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 13
THERMAL ARC’S
Fabricator 140
Application light sheet metal fabrication,
home hobbyist, maintenance
& repair
Fabricator 180
Fabricator 190
light sheet metal fabrication,
home hobbyist, maintenance
& repair, farm / ranch
auto body, maintenance &
repair, farm / ranch, light
fabrication
5/16"
5/16"
30-180 Amps
30-190 Amps
130 Amps @ 30% duty cycle
145 Amps @ 35% duty cycle
6
8
230 volt
230 volt
• 3 extra contact tips
• 2lb / 10lb spool capacity
• metal feed plate
• spool gun ready
• burnback control
• spot timer control
• weld set up chart
• Tweco Weldskill MIG gun
Accessories • small cart with running gear
#W4011500
• 180 Amp spool gun
#W4011100
• small cart with running gear
#W4011500
• 180 Amp spool gun
#W4011100
N/A
Part Number W1002500
W1002600
W1001500
5 year*
5 year*
Max Plate Thickness 3/16"
Amperage Range 30-140 Amps
Rated Output 90 Amps @ 20% duty cycle
Number of Voltage Settings 4
Primary Input Voltage 120 volt
Additional Features • 3 extra contact tips
• 2lb / 10lb spool capacity
• metal feed plate
• spool gun ready
Warranty 5 year*
* Limited warranty, refer to warranty schedule
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FAMILY OF FABRICATORS
Fabricator 210
Fabricator 251
Fabricator 281
maintenance & repairs,
technical schools, light
fabrication, aluminum
welding w/ spool gun
maintenance & repairs,
light to medium fabrication,
aluminum welding
w/ spool gun
maintenance & repair,
agricultural equipment,
trailer and industrial
manufacturing, aluminum
welding w/ spool gun
1/2"
5/8"
5/8"
20-250 Amps
20-300 Amps
20-300 Amps
176 Amps @ 60% duty cycle
250 Amps @ 60% duty cycle
250 Amps @ 60% duty cycle
16
24
24
208/230 volt
208/230 volt
208/230 volt
• spot, stitch, dwell timers
• burnback control
• weld set up chart
• consumable storage
• Tweco Weldskill MIG gun
• spool gun ready
• spot, stitch, dwell timers
• burnback control
• weld set up chart
• consumable storage
• Tweco Weldskill MIG gun
• spool gun ready
• digital meter
• dual cylinder rack
• spot, stitch, dwell timers
• burnback control
• weld set up chart
• consumable storage
• Tweco Weldskill MIG gun
• spool gun ready
• digital meter
• separate wire feeder
• dual cylinder rack
• Tweco Weldskill Spool Gun
1027-1380
• T weco Weldskill Spool Gun
1027-1380
• Tweco Weldskill Spool Gun
1027-1380
100047B-001
100048D-002
W1001600
5 year*
5 year*
5 year*
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WELDING WIRE AND HARDFACING
Power Plants
Earth Moving - Construction
Applications
Applications
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Roll Crushers/Coal
Low impact & Abrasion
Stoody 100HD / CP2000 / 103CP
FCAW, SAW
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Idler Rolls
Metal to Metal
ThermaClad 42
SAW
Track Rollers,
Rails & Sprockets
Metal to Metal
Stoody 105B
SAW
Grinding Rings/Coal
Low impact & Abrasion
Stoody 100HD / CP2000
FCAW, SAW
Metal to Metal
Super Build Up
GMAW, FCAW
Rotary Vane Wheels
High Abrasion
CP2000 / Stoody 160 / Vancar
FCAW, SMAW
Sprockets & Gear Teeth
Metal to Metal
Stoody 1105
SMAW
Mill Liner Plates
High Abrasion
CP2000 / WP2000
FCAW, SMAW
Ripper Shanks
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 101HC
FCAW
Clinker Grinders
High Abrasion
Stoody 600
FCAW, SMAW
Dozer Teeth
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 31 / Stoody 600
SMAW, GMAW
Low Impact & High Abrasion
Stoody 35
SMAW
Low Impact & High Abrasion
Stoody 101HC
GMAW, FCAW
Low Impact & Severe Abrasion
Borium (ATB)
OAW
Low Impact & Severe Abrasion
Vancar
OAW, SMAW, FCAW
Low Impact & Severe Abrasion
Stoody 130 / 160
FCAW
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 31/Stoody 35
SMAW
Bucket Lips & Teeth
Quarries - Crushing
Applications
Product
Process
Build-Up/Repairs Roll Crusher
Stoody 2110 / 110
SMAW / FCAW
Build-Up & HardFace Roll Crushers
Stoody 117
FCAW
Build-Up / Manganese / Carbon Steel
Stoody 2110 / 110
SMAW / FCAW
Crusher Hammers
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 2134
SMAW
Jaw Crusher - Jaws
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 134
FCAW
High Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 600
FCAW
Joining Manganese to Carbon Steel
Stoody 2110 / 110
SMAW, FCAW, GMAW
Low Impact & High Abrasion
VanCar
SMAW, FCAW, GMAW
Repairs
Stoody 110 / 2110
SMAW, GMAW , FCAW
Build-Up & HardFace
Stoody 117
FCAW
Moderate Impact & High Abrasion
Stoody 100 HC
FCAW
Rotors & Impeller Bars
Joining
Various Hammers
Worn Cone's & Mantles
New Cone's & Mantles
Steam Valves
Low impact & Abrasion
Stoody 35
SMAW
High Temperature, Metal to Metal
Stoodite 21 & 6
OAW, GTAW,
SMAW, FCAW
Dredging
Applications
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Pump Housings
Low impact & Abrasion
Stoody 100HD CP2000 / WP2000
FCAW
High Impact
Stoody 117
FCAW
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 117
FCAW
High Stress Abrasion
Stoody 160
FCAW, SMAW
Pump Sheals & Impellers
Mode - Wear or Repair
Roll Crusher-Rollers
Elbows and Veins
Mining
Rotary Cutter Teeth
Agriculture
Applications
Sweeps
Chisel Points
Ammonia Injector Feet
Mill Hammers
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
High Stress Abrasion
CP2000/Stoody 160
FCAW
Low Impact & Severe Abrasion
Stoody VanCar 130
FCAW
Conveyor Pipes
High Abrasion
CP2000/Stoody 160
FCAW
Augers
High Abrasion
Stoody 101HC/CP2000/160
FCAW, SMAW
Dragline Bucket/Shovel Tips
Tunneling/Boring
High Abrasion
Super 20
FCAW, SMAW
Cable Sheaves
Metal To Metal
ThermaClad 42/102/1102
SAW, GMAW, SMAW
Dragline Pins
Metal To Metal
Stoody 102
SMAW, FCAW, SAW
Applications
Pulverizing Rolls & Tables
Feed Screw Flights
High Pressure Clinker Rolls
Mill Paddles
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Moderate Impact & High Abrasion
Stoody 100HC
FCAW
Moderate Impact & High Abrasion
Stoody CP2000 or 2001
FCAW
Low Impact & High Abrasion
Stoody CP2000
FCAW
High Abrasion
Stoody CP2000 / 130 / 160
FCAW
High Pressure & Abrasion
Stoody 600
FCAW
Build-Up
ThermaClad Roll Build 3
SAW
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 35
SMAW
OAW
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Stoody 31
FCAW
Low Impact & Abrasion
VanCar
OAW, SMAW, FCAW
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
965G
SMAW, FCAW
Low Impact & Abrasion
Borium (ATB) / VanCar
OAW, SMAW, FCAW
Medium Impact & Abrasion
Borium (ATB) (TB-2954)
OAW
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Medium Impact & Abrasion
Thermaclad 104TJ
SAW
Hardbanding
Medium Impact & Abrasion
CP2000, Stoody 600, Stoody 100
FCAW
Valve Trim
Corrosion & Abrasion
Stoodite 6
OAW. SMAW,
GMAW, SAW
Rock Bits (Shirt Sleeves)
High Stress Abrasion
ATB-Acetylene Tube Borium‑(H-Rod)
OAW
Steel Mills
Applications
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Rolls
Temperature & Abrasion
ThermaClad Alloys
SAW
Logging
Applications
Debarking Hammers
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
Medium Impact & Abrasion
VanCar
OAW, SMAW, FCAW
Mode - Wear or Repair
Product
Process
High Stress, Metal to Metal
Stoody M7
FCAW
High Stress Abrasion
VanCar
OAW, SMAW, FCAW
High Impact
Stoody 110
SMAW, FCAW
Recycling
Applications
Tire Shredding Knives
Tube Grinders
Rotor Disc Car Crusher
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Process
Stoody BTS
Tool Joints
Cement
Pulverizing Mill Raw Material
Product
Moderate Impact & Abrasion
Oil - Petroleum
Applications
Applications
Mode - Wear or Repair
A Job Done Right.
This is the promise Titan Contracting has given its
customers for more than 30 years.
With a superior tank and vessel operation, as well as
highly reputable mechanical and power divisions, Titan
credits its continued success to providing its skilled
craftsmen with only the best tools and products available.
That’s why Titan uses Stoody Nickel Flux Cored Wires.
“Since we’ve replaced solid MIG wires such as Alloys
625 and C276 with Stoody’s Nickel Flux Cored Wires,
productivity and quality improvements have been
significant. They advance our ability to automate,
eliminating the chance of human error,” says Tank
Division Manager, Darrell Jones. “It replaces any
conventional welding wire because of its ‘all position’
capabilities.”
As one of the leading fabricators and erectors of
FGD Scrubber Systems in the nation, Titan has used
Stoody Nickel Flux Cored Wires to tackle tough welds on
absorbers and wet electrostatic precipitators (WESPs).
“We rely on Stoody for speed, productivity and quality,”
says Jones, “and Stoody’s customer support is far superior
to any of the other specialty alloy wire companies we have
tried in the past.”
Darrell Jones
Tank Division Manager
Titan Contracting & Leasing, Inc.
Owensboro, KY
titancontracting.com
Titan Contracting carries the torch – will you?
THERMADYNE, a global cutting and welding leader,
joins the American Welding Society in encouraging
individuals to practice the art, craftsmanship and
professions of welding, metalworking and fabrication. Victor,
Thermal Dynamics, Thermal Arc, Arcair, Tweco, Stoody, Cigweld
and TurboTorch are among the Thermadyne family of brands
that you can count on for safety, reliability and quality.
www.thermadyne.com
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 17
Solutions From The Field
T
hermadyne gratefully acknowledges the teamwork with our
distributor partners and appreciates those times when we
have opportunities to offer process and/or applications solutions
for end users. Some examples of the variety of metal working and
fabrication challenges faced everyday in the field are illustrated
by these stories from our regional representatives.
HOUSTON, TX - United Process Company in Houston, TX and
New Iberia, LA, went to the Thermal Arc FAB 251 after having
issues with the Miller 251. They do a root weld on a large diameter
pipe with MIG. This duration of the weld takes about four to five
minutes to get around the pipe. At the amperage they weld at and
the duration of the weld the Miller 251 did not hold up to the duty
cycle needed. The Fabricator does because it has more duty cycle.
They purchased four machines through Airgas SW, Hempstead
Hwy, for the Houston shop and one through TNT in New Iberia for
the New Iberia shop.
MEDLEY, FL - US Foundry & Manufacturing gets unique solution
with PAK 200 and 80 degree torch. Having just purchased 8,000
bomb casings from the government for their foundry, this end
user found the oxy-fuel process extremely slow and in some cases
not workable due to a thick coating inside the casing. The PAK
200 unit was purchased installed and is currently cutting bomb
casings. They report that they were achieving nearly 800 starts.
This application success has helped us develop a relationship
with the fabrication division. They are currently testing our Spitfire
with Flex-MIG.
BELLINGHAM, MA - Bellingham Metal Works, LLC owner Robert
Stow reports that to be a profitable business they need to hire
talented fabricators and buy the best equipment at competitive
prices. Bellingham Metal Works uses Thermal Arc multi-process
MIG, TIG welders, a 300 Amp diesel engine drive and a 100 Amp
plasma cutter (all from Thermadyne).
ABILENE, TX - Rentech Boilers Mike Monroe and James Sanders
report that to produce precisely sized holes in 4" thick plates they
used to drill pilot holes and then reamed the holes to size. This
procedure was taking a minimum of 2 hours per plate. Utilizing
the Arcair Slice Exothermic Cutting System to pierce the pilot
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holes, and then reaming the holes to size, they are currently
finishing a 4" thick plate in 30 minutes. Airgas Southwest in
Abilene, Texas is our distributor partner on this account.
BERLIN, MA - Kyle Ziegler at K&K Welding says, “This little
machine is amazing. Not only is it capable of welding steel,
stainless, copper and brass, it welds aluminum with ease from
.030" to 2" thick. What impressed me the most was when I welded
a 4'X4' aluminum plate 2" thick with 4 gussets welded onto the
plate that were 1½" thick with minimal preheat. You’d be shocked
with the power this machine puts out,” he says about his Thermal
Arc Inverter ARC Welder Model 300 TSW AC/DC CC.
PROVIDENCE, RI - Tim Kinnaman is a welding instructor at
Ocean State Technical Services with over 34 years of experience.
“Thermal Dynamics plasma cutters and Victor oxy-acetylene
cutting/welding outfits are reliable and easy to use.” He says,
“And Stoody weld wire works very well for alloy hard facing and
stainless materials.”
GRANBURY, TX - Excalibur SwingStage designs and
manufactures window washing systems for high-rise buildings.
They have installations world-wide, and will soon begin a job in
Russia on a hotel / apartment building for Ritz-Carlton. They had
purchased a Torchmate cutting table system, which included a
CutMaster 151 unit. They decided that they needed more capacity,
and purchased an Auto-Cut 200. Since putting the unit in service,
they have run the machine seven days a week, and no longer
have to send out any cutting jobs. Our distributor partner on this
account is Matheson Tri-Gas in Fort Worth, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Triple S Dynamics – converted from
Hypertherm MAX200 to Auto-Cut 200. They were Powermax
200 user for the past several years but continued to blow out
torch heads. Also, they were frustrated in the performance of
the Hypertherm consumables, especially on their aluminum
processes. Several months ago they bought new equipment both
TDC and TAI. They have been pleased with both the performance
of the machine and consumables which earned us some
credibility.
hands on experience.
Endurance. Stretching the Limits. Versatility. James Wolfe
developed these qualities at age 14 working alongside
a metal sculptor in his North Carolina hometown. His
passion for crafting metal lead him to build a sand buggy
with his friends and construct a 4x4 rock crawler with a
Dodge Durango body.
When James came to LeTourneau University to pursue
a mechanical engineering degree, he brought the kind
of hands on experience many others his age lack. He’s
the lead designer and engineer for LeTourneau’s SAE Baja
team – a student group that builds off-road racing vehicles
for competition.
“The SAE Baja competitions are all about
durability and mechanical design,” he says.
“Professional engineers judge our Baja cars
on design, physical limitations and a four hour
endurance race.” That’s why James and his team
prepare with professional grade tools.
In the shop James uses the Thermal Arc® ArcMaster 200
ACDC arc welder. “I can move it around and it gives incredibly
consistent welds.” When he’s at the Baja competition, he brings
the Drag Gun Plus plasma cutter from Thermal Dynamics®. “It’s a
life-saver,” says Wolfe. “Its performance and portability are great
when my team needs to make last-minute tweaks.”
James Wolfe
Head Engineer, LeTourneau Baja Race Team
President, LeTourneau Automotive Society
James carries the torch – will you?
THERMADYNE, a global cutting and welding leader,
joins the American Welding Society in encouraging individuals
to practice the art, craftsmanship and professions of welding,
metalworking and fabrication. Victor, Thermal Dynamics,
Thermal Arc, Arcair, Tweco, Stoody, Cigweld and TurboTorch
are among the Thermadyne family of brands that you can
count on for safety, reliability and quality.
www.thermadyne.com
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 19
Product Showcase
Fabricator 281 has a
wire feeder system that
is separate from the
power source, providing
an extra 26 feet of cable.
This allows for a larger
area of reach without
having to move the
machine. The Fabricator
281 is especially suitable
for agricultural, trailer
manufacturing, structural
steel or maintenance
applications.
1Torch RPT Torches
With the appropriate
adapter kit, each
torch comes
complete with easy
to install instructions.
1Torch is the most
innovative, reliable,
high performance
replacement torch
available. No other
torch performs so well
with so many brands of
power supplies, often
with cutting results
better than original
manufacturer equipment.
Victor Contender Outfit
A heavy duty outfit that
includes a CA 2460
cutting attachment,
315FC handle, 350
regulators, 25’ T grade
hose, 1-1-101 cutting
tip, #6 MFA, striker and
professional toolbox.
Five year warranty and
safety features such as
gauge guards, built-in
check valves and built-in
flashback arrestors.
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Thermal Dynamics
CUTMASTER 152 is
the top of the line in the
True Series of manual
plasma cutters from
Thermal Dynamics.
It delivers 60% more
punch. The 152 has a
recommended cut of
1¼" and a maximum cut
of 2" making it ideal for
heavy fabrication and
manufacturing.
Arcair SLICE Complete
Pack Cutting System
The SLICE Complete
Pack comes in an
aluminum carrying case
with everything you need
to quickly complete an
exothermic cutting job.
Torch, rods, striker, 12
volt battery with charger,
6" collet extension and
shield, regulator and
an empty 55 cubic
foot oxygen bottle.
#63-991-002
TurboTorch Extreme
Available in two models,
TurboTorch Extreme self
lighting torches feature
convenient self lighting
triggers and quick
disconnect couplings
between handle and tips.
The cooler TX 503 torch
(0386-1297) is ideal for
general plumbing jobs.
The TX 504 torch (03861293) is suitable for
HVAC and high capacity
applications.
Time to Promote Some of the
Industry Leading Brands from Thermadyne
A
vailable in eight designs (shown below) these big
round clocks make a great addition to distributor
showrooms. Let your customers know you carry the
brands they know and trust. Qualified distributors
can use Thermadyne marketing allowance support
funds ($154 each plus shipping). These handsome
20" electric clocks come with neon lights on the
face. Ask your Thermadyne representative for details.
Clocks are shipped in most cases within two weeks
of your approved order. Send your requests to
marcom@thermadyne.com upon approval of your
local Thermadyne representative and verification of
marketing allowance funds. This is a limited time offer.
No alternative designs are being offered at this time.
Higher volume orders (any combination of 36 clocks in
the below design choices will take longer to process)
will be handled on a case by case basis and will likely
take four to six weeks.
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 21
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS
Clockwise from top left:
1) Pete Anderson presented PowerMaster
Synergic Pulse welding equipment
2) Dirk Ott made a presentation on high precision
cutting of non-ferrous materials
3) Joe Hirscher presented on the topics of
hardfacing alloys and applications
4) Diane Steadham made a presentation about
exploring robotics and fixed automation options
5) Kyle Stuart discussed improving MIG gun
feedability for improved welding performance
6) Gary Reid’s presentation was on plasma
welding
7) John Gilbertson of the Automation group talked
about plasma retrofits on existing CNC systems
8) Earl Miller and Jerry Arnold presented
information about applications for brazing and
soldering
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FABTECH AWS – OCTOBER 6-8, 2008
Clockwise from top left:
1) John Lopex demonstrated the Stoody Express
and “Taking the Black Magic out of Hardfacing”
2) Jim Leslie talked about Victor manifolds in
evaluating mode changes in gas distribution
3) Jack Minser presented a discussion of
alternate fuels in the 21st century
4) Curt Wilsoncroft’s presentation was on Slice
exothermic cutting
5) Ravi Menon presented Stoody specialty
stainless and nickel flux cored wires
6) Elvis made a special appearance in front of the
Thermadyne Theatre
7) There was a steady stream of traffic at the
Thermadyne exhibit space
8) Thermadyne brand banners hung from the
rafters at the Las Vegas Convention Center
www.thermadyne.com • Q1 2009 • Page 23
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www.victorequip.com
800-238-0282 FAX 800-535-0557
www.turbotorch.com
800-569-0547 FAX 800-535-0557
www.victorequip.com
800-426-1888 FAX 800-535-0557
www.tweco.com
800-426-1888 FAX 800-535-0557
www.tweco.com
(above) Bill Kunz, Torchmate CEO receives framed copy of
Thermadyne Automation Testimonial ad from John Gilbertson at
Fabtech AWS in Las Vegas last October. (below) - Torchmate
vehicle proudly displays Thermadyne brands and Thermadyne
Automation logos.
800-382-8187 FAX 800-535-0557
www.victormed.com
800-426-1888 FAX 800-535-0557
www.thermal-dynamics.com
800-426-1888 FAX 800-535-0557
www.thermalarc.com
800-426-1888 FAX 800-535-0557
www.stoody.com
Consumable Parts
Management Group
800-318-6819 FAX 800-943-9288
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Q1 2009 Sales & Marketing News