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6 Getting to the desired welding quality 7 ETG to host first sheet metal event 8 Trust your training to the best 9 Full synergy-support 10 Dear Members 11 Groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership solves optical contamination issue


12 Helping you get more from less gas 14 Award winning product design


BUSINESS MATTERS 16 Recruiting talented candidates MATERIAL FOCUS


18 Stainless steel: when supply chain challenges go nuclear NEW MEMBERS 20 New Members FINSHING


22 Unitised Abrasives, A Closer Look 24 Expert guidance 24 Magic? No – electrochemistry


MACH 2024 REVIEW


25 MACH 2024 is hailed a roaring success 26 Completing the range AUTOMATION


27 Automation for overlay welding 28 Turnkey automation made easy 29 Bosch increases efficiency when welding heating coils


30 Simplicity and future-proofing HEALTH & SAFETY


31 Getting high 33 Hazardous Substances Handling TECHNOLOGY


35 New welding wire extends equipment life 37 Japanese brickmaker benefits from new development in repair material for kneader rotors


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