Articles by tag: welding

The railroad industry has been plagued by disturbing derailments in recent months. Some companies are working to fix this – including Holland LP, a rail solutions provider that focuses on switching out traditional track building methods for more innovative solutions. But what kind of solutions have they come up with and why are they important […]

For manufacturers, achieving consistently high welding quality is a complex problem. Any slight misalignment or miscalculation in force can lead to bending of sheet metal, inaccurate welding force, and ultimately, defective welds. Traditional welding guns use mechanical equalizing systems to combat these issues, but this solution isn’t without its drawbacks. These systems are often complicated, […]

In manufacturing, the complexity and challenges of welding aluminum components have long been a roadblock. Aluminum’s inherent properties, including surface oxidation and the propensity to build up caps, interfere with welding quality and efficiency. This not only increases time and cost but also shortens the lifespan of welding tips. KUKA, an industrial automation pioneer, has […]

In the high-speed and precision-demanding world of manufacturing, any slight error in spot welding can result in costly and time-consuming reworks, and even product recalls. Manufacturers are constantly challenged with maintaining consistent welding quality, dealing with hard-to-weld materials, minimizing maintenance costs, and preventing rapid welding tip wear. The ultimate solution to these problems lies not […]

Working in a field, such as the welding industry, where you have the responsibility to teach comes with a personal reward. In fact, one of the most rewarding professions is being a teacher. So, when one is a teacher in a niche area that requires hands-on learning, such as welding, it’s only natural that educators […]

Automating manufacturing processes is essential to addressing the labor shortage and skills gap within the manufacturing industry. More and more companies, especially those on the fabricating and welding side are automating processes to increase production. In this episode of Manufacturing a Stronger Standard podcast, Derek DeGeest President of DeGeest Corporation and LestaUSA discusses a topic […]

On Friday, May 7 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m., Harrisburg High School and Tea Area High School welding students tested their skills at DeGeest Corporation as they competed for individual awards and the overall winning taking home rights to the traveling trophy. DeGeest Corporation has been working with each schools welding program throughout the 2019-2021 […]

Because they deal primarily with physical products, anyone in manufacturing knows that the industry as a whole has taken a hit from the effects of the pandemic. “But COVID isn’t the only crisis that has occurred in the robotics industry,” revealed Robert Little, Founder and CEO of ATI. “What people are not familiar with […]

All it takes to start a spirited discussion in manufacturing is to bring up the topic of robotics and automation. It’s a fascinating subject that has been glorified through industry trade publications for decades. The only problem? Most of the systems are geared toward the high-production sectors of Tier 1 and automotive manufacturers that have […]