Se;ectPRO is a MATHESON program for metal fabrication process optimization. A QuickView slide show outlines the program and takes only minutes to watch. THANKS!

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MATHESON SelectPRO
Metal Fabrication
Process Optimization Program
MATHESON QuickView
Application Review and Summary
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MATHESON

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What is SelectPRO?
• SelectPRO is MATHESON’s strategy of
metal fab solutions that deliver:
– Productivity improvement
– Reduced cost per weld
– Optimization of welding processes
• We work with you and your team
– Assess your current situation
– Identify and evaluate changes that deliver improvements
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MATHESON

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Why SelectPRO?
• Metal Fabricators are interested in
improving their competitiveness by:
– Improving quality
– Reducing cost
• As the pie chart, right, suggests …
– Greater gain is unlocked by addressing the
bigger questions
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MATHESON

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Why SelectPRO?
• Have you ever thought about questions like these?
– Would you see a benefit in improving deposition rates?
– Would you like to reduce or eliminate smoke and fumes in your operation?
– Would an increase in productivity be important to your operation?
– Would you like to reduce costs per foot of weld?
– Has anyone ever reviewed your operation to determine if processes are being optimized?
– Would a reduction in spatter or slag clean-up be important?
– Are you experiencing a lot of re-work or rejects due welding issues?
– Would a detailed analysis of your operation be of benefit to your company?
– Do you utilize WPS/PQR’s in your operation?
– Is your shielding gas the best gas for the application?
– Is the technical support you receive more reactive or pro-active?
– Would you be interested in one supplier that can do it all?
– Would your company profit from active training and product/application seminars?
– Are you concerned about safety within your facility?
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MATHESON

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SelectPRO Scope
• Some process improvements are easy • Deposition rates
Problem or Opportunity?
• Arc control issues
to envision and quantify: • Porosity
– Optimization of weld size, filler and gas • Rework
• Discoloration
combinations, workflow, etc.
• Slag and spatter cleanup
• Other improvements may require • Quality rejects
• Refitting
investment and justification: • Workstation efficiency
– Conversion to a different process • Gas use and control
• Weld design
– Deployment of robotics • Process selection
• Shielding gas options
– Implementation of ISO, LSS, or other quality
• Fumes and emissions
measures • more
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MATHESON

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How does SelectPRO work?
• The concept is quite simple:
– The more we can learn about your operation, its
goals, and its challenges, the more success we
can expect
• In practice the program is quite
comprehensive:
– The Program is an end-to-end solution for
optimization of your welding and fabrication
operation
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MATHESON

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How does SelectPRO work?
• Step 1 = Partnership to gain insight
• Where do you seek improvement?
– Delivery times? Quality? Code compliance?
Cost? Workflow? Workplace safety?
Automation?
• Are you getting complaints?
– From:
Customers?
Employees?
Inspectors?
Managers?
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MATHESON

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How does SelectPRO work?
• Step 2 = Site Survey to gather
information
• Scope:
– Inventory of gas and supplies
– Safety and equipment audit
– Review of strategy and goals
– Review of processes, set ups, equipment
– Review of consumption patterns
– Interviews of production teams and managers
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MATHESON

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How does SelectPRO work?
• Step 3 = Analysis and
Recommendations
• Qualitative:
– Improvements in work flow, efficiency, and
safety that could lead to improved customer
satisfaction
• Quantitative:
– Calculation-based analysis of fillet size,
deposition rate, welding efficiency, material
consumption, and other variables
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What can you expect?
• Every situation is different
– Simple improvements can be made quickly
– Other improvements can be made over time
• We can’t do it without YOU
– You are the expert; we are the facilitators
• Improvements can be dramatic
or subtle
– Reduced porosity, fewer rejects, reduced
cleanup, improved fit up, higher customer
satisfaction, improved overall efficiency, etc.
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MATHESON

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The Next Step
• Contact your MATHESON Rep
• Visit a MATHESON Store
• Find a MATHESON location near you:
http://www.mathesongas.com/contactus.aspx
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MATHESON