From Spatter to Speed - Modern Welding Tech Explained with Kris Scherm

In this episode, host Beau Wigington speaks with Kris Sherm, the Global Business & Product Director for Manual Plasma Products at ESAB. Kris shares insights on how advanced welding technologies, especially pulse spray transfer, can drastically improve productivity, reduce waste, and offset labor shortages in manufacturing. If you're still using outdated welding machines, this episode will show you why that may be costing you more than you think.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why upgrading to pulse spray saves money long term

• How modern welders are easier to learn on and faster to train with

• The evolution of welders: from transformer-based to synergic pulse

• Reducing spatter, smoke, and wire waste with advanced machines

• Why faster travel speed means better welds with less heat input

• Advice for choosing trustworthy welding education resources

• Using welding machine performance to boost your shop's profitability

Memorable Quotes:

• Your old welder might still work fine, but it’s costing you dearly.”

• “We're managing individual droplets going into the weld—not guessing, timing them perfectly.”

• “If you want pro-level results, you need pro-level gear—and to act like a pro.”

Resources Mentioned

• ESAB University: Hundreds of welding training modules to explore modern techniques and equipment.https://www.esab.com

• ESAB Welders & Cutting Systems: Discover the Warrior Edge and Speed Pulse technology.https://www.esab.com

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• E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

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