TPT November 2015

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Engine-driven welder THE new Cross Country 300 engine- driven welder from Lincoln Electric is specifically designed for cross country

simplicity and reliability. Dual sliding doors make it easy to access the engine for routine maintenance, even when on the truck. The Cross Country 300 supports DC stick, wire and TIG processes, easily connects to Lincoln Electric wire feeders, and includes a powerful AC generator to power grinders, pumps and travel trailers. It features a 22 HP Kubota ® water-cooled Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The machine produces 300A DC/32V at 100 per cent duty cycle, and a range of 40-300A. In addition, it produces 11,000W of three-phase continuous and 10,000W of single-phase continuous AC generator power.

or process piping welding operators who require an excellent arc, small dimensions and low weight, easy-to-use controls and substantial AC generator power. Tuned by pipeline welders, the Cross

Country 300 is claimed to be excellent for root, fill and cap passes, and is designed for cellulosic or low-hydrogen stick electrodes. The small footprint saves space on the rig truck bed, while its low height allows for clear visibility through the truck’s back window. Dual current controls are designed for pipeline welding, and the few controls improve

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Lincoln Electric’s Cross Country 300 engine-driven welder

3D imaging for accurate inspection of machined parts

of ‘eyepiece-less’ microscopes for industrial and laboratory applications. Established in 1958, more than 300,000 systems have been installed worldwide for inspection and measurement tasks. Company headquarters are based in Woking, UK, with manufacturing facilities in the USA and UK. Regional offices are located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Vision Engineering – UK Email: generalinfo@visioneng.com Website: www.visioneng.com

inspect burrs or cracks in castings, then capture HD images seamlessly, or view and record live video for training purposes. The included software allows easy image mark-up for documentation purposes as well as control of essential camera functions. Mantis Elite-Cam HD is available with magnifications up to 20x as well as flexible stand options, including a low profile bench stand with integral substage illumination. Vision Engineering Ltd designs and manufactures a patented range

THE new ‘eyepiece-less’ stereo microscope Mantis Elite-Cam HD combines 3D imaging with the power and convenience of HD image capture to produce a high quality inspection solution. The patented fatigue-free design allows hands and eyes to work in harmony, even for prolonged periods, making Mantis suitable for a wide range of precision magnification, manipulation, re-work, repair and dissection tasks. Mantis Elite-Cam HD has a fully integrated HD camera, so you can

Pipeliner LH-D stick electrode LINCOLN Electric has introduced performance updates to its Pipeliner ® LH-D 80, 90 and 100 stick electrodes. Specifically designed for high-strength, vertical-down pipe welding, these SMAW (stick) electrodes are suitable for use on 70-90ksi pipe. coating delivers up to 80 per cent greater productivity over traditional vertical-up pipe welding. Pipeliner LH-D is easy to use for welders of all experience levels, exhibiting excellent puddle control and no spill at the bottom of the pipe.

electrodes; durable coating – coating doesn’t break in shipping or in use; and Q2 lot controlled and tested with actual deposit composition and mechanical properties for each lot and meets H4R low hydrogen and moisture resistant requirements.

Improved performance characteristics include: easier to use – easy transition for welders experienced with cellulosic

The durable coating on Pipeliner LH-D stays intact without breaking during shipping and in use. This same

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