https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/welding-cutting Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:07:46 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ultra-light-chopsaw-enhances-deep-water-cutting-project-2026-01-30 Trent Roebeck Welding & Cutting Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712905 1768548688 1769724000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246774_resized_decomengineeringsultralightc116ulchopsawjan20261022.png C1-16UL CHOPSAW The C1-16UL chopsaw is engineered to cut flexible risers and mooring chains under tension, as well as riser turret moorings and deepwater tensioned moorings 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-tech-driven-welding-programme-launched-2025-09-12 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200 704602 1757663033 1757628000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001222556_resized_saiwweldinggeneric09251022.jpeg SPARKING INTEREST The addition of new tech-driven programmes forms part of the SAIW strategy to reignite interest in welding as a vocation among younger artisans 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/automotive-welder-makes-significant-tech-changes-2025-08-01 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200 701644 1753772358 1753999200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001213420_resized_naacammalbenengineringmigspotresistancelow08251022.jpeg ADVANCED TECH The technologies implemented by Malben Engineering allow for precise welds every time 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/waterjet-cutting-offers-benefits-2025-07-10 Nadine Ramdass Welding & Cutting Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200 701071 1753949051 1753394400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001211853_resized_waterjetcuttingmaxjet1022.jpeg PINPOINT PRECISION Waterjet cutting cuts through materials of up to 300 mm thick while maintaining high precision 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-introduces-third-waterjet-machine-2025-07-18 Trent Roebeck Welding & Cutting Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200 700372 1751549411 1752789600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001209928_resized_maxjetjuly20251022.png CUTTING EXCELLENCE MAXJET’s third waterjet machine will enhance machining and toolmaking processes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/celebrating-a-50-yr-legacy-in-construction-built-on-quality-and-performance-2025-06-11 Tracy Klückow PARTNER CONTENT Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0200 698971 1753339387 1752789600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001205894_resized_wetbackatmedupi11022.jpg THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTE There is still a need for real skilled people to go up the scaffold and do the job in situ – no computer or technology can take their place 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iiw-opens-weldart-world-championship-to-spotlight-the-creative-side-of-welding-2025-06-30 Schalk Burger WELDING Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:12:00 +0200 700222 1751295193 1751292720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/digital-precision-enhances-welding-efficiency-2025-06-20 Lynne Davies Welding & Cutting Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 698503 1749194703 1750370400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001204590_resized_lowermarginoferrorbed06251022.jpeg LOWER MARGIN OF ERROR The WeldCube makes use of visual prompts to guide users through the welding process, with automatically selected, preconfigured parameters for every step, lowering the margin for error 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-supplier-expands-laser-welding-range-2025-06-20 Lynne Davies Welding & Cutting Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 698658 1749804725 1750370400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001205008_resized_rigouroustestingbmg06251022.jpeg RIGOUROUS TESTING The components from Jasic are subjected to rigorous testing that includes vibration and drop, waterproof, safety, comprehensive parameter and electromatic compatibility tests, as well as harmonic wave and flicker testing 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/laser-welding-powered-by-on-site-nitrogen-2025-06-20 Lynne Davies Welding & Cutting Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 698501 1749804724 1750370400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001204577_resized_nitrogenlaserweldingnitralife06251022.jpeg NITROGEN LASER WELDING The creation of NitraWeld was a “natural progression” from the company’s successful NitraCut system 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ewn-2025-06-20 Creamer Media Reporter Welding & Cutting Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 699177 1750146320 1750370400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001206522_resized_ewn1.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/saiw-reframes-welding-as-driver-for-growth-2025-06-20 Lynne Davies Welding & Cutting Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 698500 1754910124 1750370400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001204569_resized_supportinglearnerssaiw06251022.jpeg SUPPORTING LEARNERS The SAIW has evolved beyond its traditional role of certifying welders into a “full-spectrum career enabler” that supports learners from enrolment to global accreditation, including mentorship and continuous upskilling 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-integration-highlighted-for-major-boiler-erection-project-2025-06-06 Lumkile Nkomfe Welding & Cutting Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 697562 1748930438 1749160800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001201585_resized_weldingsteinmullerafrica05251022.jpeg WELDING SCOPE Innovative welding methods are required to increase productivity and maintain weld integrity 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solutions-provider-exhibits-innovations-in-italy-2025-04-16 Trent Roebeck Welding & Cutting Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 694697 1744288785 1745532000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001193569_resized_donaldsonadvancingairqualityinmetalworkingapril20251022.png CLEANER METALWORK Donaldson’s solutions make it easy to ensure that air quality is enhanced during metal fabrication processes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cutting-edge-gas-safety-solution-improves-metal-fabrication-processes-2025-04-16 Trent Roebeck Welding & Cutting Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 694598 1745922250 1745532000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001193344_resized_gsifluxsystemapril20251022.jpg GSI FLUX SYSTEM A typical S.A.T. system for production brazing using liquid flux 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stainless-steel-welding-solutions-promising-despite-outlook-2025-04-04 Trent Roebeck Welding & Cutting Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 693328 1743685817 1743717600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001189500_resized_uniqueweldingstainlesssteelmarch20251022.png WELDING WONDERS Unique Welding provides clients with premium welding and gas solutions, which is evident in the company’s Thermamax range of products 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/processor-progresses-in-endangered-industry-2025-04-04 Trent Roebeck Welding & Cutting Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200 693384 1744279360 1743717600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001189647_resized_maxjetmarch20251022.png OPTIMAL WATERJET CUTTING MAXJET has an efficient inventory of expertise and tools for processing stainless steel variations with a thickness between 0.05 mm and 100 mm for an array of applications 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/welding-institute-restructures-to-boost-skills-training-for-industry-2025-03-12 Schalk Burger WELDING SKILLS Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:05:00 +0200 692848 1741790099 1741788300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/saiw-to-open-nuclear-school-of-excellence-2024-09-13 Lynne Davies Welding & Cutting Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 680449 1726147651 1726178400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001152800_resized_haroldjansensaiw08241022.jpeg HAROLD JANSEN There is a need to nurture, train and mentor the youngsters of today to become the nuclear experts of tomorrow 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/training-needed-to-expand-welder-pool-in-remote-rural-areas-2024-09-13 Lynne Davies Welding & Cutting Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200 680451 1726147728 1726178400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001152811_resized_limitedresourcesvgi08241022.jpeg LIMITED RESOURCES The limited availability of skilled resources and limited equipment poses challenges for projects in remote areas 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ai-tech-reduces-foundrys-energy-consumption-2024-03-08 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0200 667546 1709712177 1709848800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001116579_resized_foudriesforgesdiecastingbirnfoundry03241022.jpeg LOW-ENERGY BURN The Birn foundry in Denmark has successfully implemented new AI tech to decrease its energy consumption 511 378 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/institutes-collaborate-to-advance-welding-capabilities-2023-09-15 Sabrina Jardim Welding & Cutting Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 655163 1694682512 1694728800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001084402_resized_saiw1electricwheelgrindingadobesaiwensept231022.jpg TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK To help improve national welding capabilities and advance the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, four welding institutes are collaborating to form the Welding Innovation Network 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/report-provides-guidance-on-national-welding-capability-2023-09-15 Sabrina Jardim Welding & Cutting Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 655160 1694682678 1694728800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001084394_resized_saiw2adobesaiwensept231022.jpg REPORTING FOR DUTY As part of a task group of the International Institute of Welding, the SAIW is working on a report titled ‘The Importance of a Country’s Welding Industry 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/welding-standards-critical-for-process-efficiencies-2023-09-15 Sabrina Jardim Welding & Cutting Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 655067 1694682755 1694728800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001084198_resized_bellequipmentvishaljuggernath1022.jpg VISHAL JUGGERNATH To ensure that Bell products meet the required standards, Bell Equipment ensures that a sound quality management system is instituted and adhered to, without compromise 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/efficient-engineering-applies-orbital-technology-to-heat-exchangers-2023-09-15 Sabrina Jardim Welding & Cutting Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 655006 1694682856 1694728800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001083922_resized_efficientengineering1orbitalpic01ensaiwsept231022.jpg TAKING ORDERS To manage its increasing orders of heat exchangers while constantly raising its production standards, the company has invested in orbital tube-to-tubesheet technology from leading original-equipment manufacturer Polysoude 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-opens-welding-school-for-unemployed-youth-2023-06-07 Cameron Mackay Welding & Cutting Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 647829 1686220661 1687471200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-adds-to-unique-cutting-capacity-2023-06-08 Cameron Mackay Welding & Cutting Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 647997 1687417025 1687471200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-needed-to-boost-stagnant-industry-2023-06-06 Cameron Mackay Welding & Cutting Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 647718 1687439973 1687471200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001069627_resized_weldingcuttingvirtualtrainingsaiw1022.jpg ENHANCED TRAINING CAPABILITIES The SAIW has a robotic welder, and now offers a robotic welding course. SAIW also has virtual welders that can be used to help train welders 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/collaboration-key-to-boosting-african-capacity-2023-06-06 Cameron Mackay Welding & Cutting Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200 647717 1687440161 1687471200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001069616_resized_weldingcuttingweldingapprenticesaiw11022.jpg EMPOWERING AFRICA’S CAPACITY The TWF personnel qualification and certificate scheme is a vehicle to build, integrate and sustain welding skills and technical capacity development in Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-producers-branch-targets-safety-critical-applications-2023-04-28 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200 643053 1682327059 1682632800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001055084_resized_metalfabricationmacsteelbrightbarpr04231022.jpg BRIGHT FUTURE Bright Bar a business unit of Macsteel supplies its Bright Bar range to local clients, ad has been created for safety critical applications 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/partnerships-strength-both-companies-2023-04-28 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200 643057 1682666393 1682632800 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001055093_resized_metalfabricationfirstcutandspecialsteelsharrybothareggiechilizaebenvaneeden0423.jpg HARRY BOTHA, REGGIES CHILIZA AND EBENVAN EEDEN The partnership between Special Steels and First Cut brings with it benefits for both companies 511 546 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sector-stays-sturdy-despite-challenges-2023-04-07 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200 641418 1680679025 1680818400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001051902_resized_stainlesssteelsassdaeventandprospects04231022.jpg KEEP IT ROLLING The South African stainless steel sector continues to gain traction after the initial effects of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-producer-continues-to-grow-manufacturing-capacity-2023-04-07 Halima Frost Welding & Cutting Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200 641419 1680679282 1680818400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001051906_resized_stainlesssteelcolumbusacerinox04231022.jpg AIMING HIGH An areal view of the manufacturing plant of Columbus Stainless, a facility owned by Spain-based steel giant Acerinox 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/yaskawa-diversifying-markets-as-demand-for-welding-materials-handling-logistics-robots-picks-up-2022-10-18 Schalk Burger ROBOTICS Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:51:00 +0200 629838 1666099362 1666086660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001029010_resized_yaskawalongmeadowpackingrobot1022copy.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/benguela-gem-wins-top-honours-at-saisc-steel-awards-2022-10-14 Darren Parker STEEL Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:36:00 +0200 629648 1665755789 1665754560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001028644_resized_saiscbenguelagem1022.jpg Benguela Gem 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/federation-to-host-first-assembly-next-year-2022-08-25 Nadine Ramdass Welding & Cutting Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 625140 1662365153 1662674400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001019875_resized_weldingapprenticesaiw1022.jpg AN AFRICAN APPROACH The African Welding Federation aims to increase international certified welding training across Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/institute-charts-direction-for-after-pandemic-2022-08-25 Nadine Ramdass Welding & Cutting Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 625151 1662365154 1662674400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001019869_resized_collaboratingsaiw1022.jpg LIGHT IN THE DARK SAIW is a good position to replenish some of its reserves following the impact of Covid 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/women-offer-high-quality-work-in-welding-sector-institute-2022-08-25 Nadine Ramdass Welding & Cutting Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0200 625147 1663064045 1662674400 99999999999 Zandile Mavuso 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001019872_resized_roboticweldingsaiw1022.jpg INCREASING INCLUSIVITY Women are more detail-orientated, particularly in the inspection environment and managerial aspects 511 287 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