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EPA Bans Methylene Chloride: Why Nitride+ Welding Tables are the Smart Alternative The welding industry is changing. In 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a ban on methylene chloride, a chemical commonly used in anti-spatter sprays. As a result, welding shops are being pushed to rethink how they protect welding tables without relying ...

Visit Us at FABTECH 2025: See Our New Nitride+ Welding Tables, Welding Fixtures, and So Much More! Are you going to FABTECH 2025? Make sure Booth# 15057 is on your must-visit list. We're bringing something special to the show floor this year, including our new Nitride+ Welding Tables, examples of custom welding fixtures, and a ...

Steel or Nitride+ Welding Tables: What's the Best Option for Your Shop? Looking for the best welding table surface for your shop or facility? You're likely comparing two top options: steel and nitride-treated welding tables. To help you make your decision, we'll break down the key differences, benefits and similarities so you can confidently choose ...

What is a Nitride+ Welding Table and Why Should You Upgrade? A Better Welding Table for a cleaner and harder work surface. If you've ever asked: What's the best welding table that won't rust? How can I stop spatter from sticking to my table? What is a nitride table, and why does it matter? You're ...

Something Bold is Coming to Flextur We've Been Busy Behind the Scenes. On July 1st, something new is rolling out of our facility in Dalton, Ohio-and it's going to change the way you think about performance, durability, and appearance in your welding workflow.   Meet the Next Evolution in Welding Tables Increased hardness - It's ...

Why Welding Workstations Matter More Than You Think In the fast-paced world of metal fabrication, the welding workstation is often overlooked-but it plays a crucial role in everything from productivity to part quality. Doug Scheetz, Vice President of Marketing and New Product Development at Flextur, recently shared his insight in The Welder magazine. The article ...

5 Unexpected Welding Automation Benefits That Can Transform Your Business When manufacturers think about welding automation, they usually picture faster output, better weld quality, and lower costs. And while those are real advantages, the most valuable welding automation benefits often go far beyond productivity. From improving employee morale to uncovering hidden bottlenecks, automation has the ...

How Chief Industries Enhanced Efficiency with Flextur's Modular Cobot Welding Tables Optimizing Robotic Welding Efficiency with Modular Workstations Chief Industries, a diversified leader in metal building manufacturing, steel fabrication, commercial construction, agriculture, transportation, factory-built housing, and ethanol, continually seeks ways to improve efficiency and automation. Within its Chief Fabrication division, the engineering team faced a ...

Custom Welding Fixtures: The Key to Repeatability and Efficiency in Manufacturing In the fast-paced world of welding, achieving precision, efficiency, and safety is paramount. When handling complex projects, the tools you use can make all the difference. Enter custom welding fixtures-a game-changing solution tailored to meet the unique demands of your operations. What Are Custom ...

Collaborative Robot Safety​: Key Safety Measures & Compliance Tips The rise of collaborative welding robots (cobots) is reshaping industrial automation, improving efficiency, and reducing manual labor risks. But as these robots work alongside human operators, ensuring cobot safety in welding applications is critical. Unlike traditional industrial robots, cobots require advanced safety features to mitigate hazards ...

Modine's 365 Day Journey Led to Award Winning Cobot Welding Success Achieving Excellence in Welding Automation In just one year of partnership with Flextur, Modine's achievements in utilizing cobots in welding automation for increased throughput - by training current staff and investing in technology - earned them the AWS WEMCO 2024 Excellence in Welding Award. ...

Flextur Hosts Successful Open House and Facility Tour, Showcases New Innovations DALTON, OH. - On August 15, 2024, Flextur, a leading manufacturer of welding products, hosted an open house and facility tour at its headquarters in Dalton, Ohio. The event attracted approximately 200 attendees from 75 organizations. Flextur invited industry leaders in new laser cleaning ...