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The Welder March/April 2023
The Welder, formerly known as Practical Welding Today, is a showcase of the real people who make the products we use and work with every day. This magazine has served the welding community in North America well for more than 20 years.
Aluminum Etc.: What do you call a woman who welds? A welder
- By Gina Cutts
- Apr 19, 2023
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Aluminum Etc. columnist Gina Cutts says women who weld are simply welders—albeit welders who have had to prove time and time again that they belong.
The FAQs about MIG gun nozzles and contact tips
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Apr 12, 2023
- Consumables
- Article
Consumables experts break down the relationship, variety, role, and importance of MIG gun nozzles and contact tips.
Changes in the welding landscape—can the fabrication industry embrace them?
- By Greg Siepert
- Apr 12, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
The Last Pass columnist and welding educator Greg Siepert acknowledges a changing welding landscape and challenges readers to embrace it while honoring the industry’s tried and true processes.
Why aluminum welding fumes can be hazardous without proper precautions
- By Kyle Billy
- Apr 10, 2023
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Welders and welding/fabricating companies should understand the hazards associated with fume exposure to reduce or eliminate health risks while welding nonferrous metals like aluminum.
Electrical safety tips from three welding instructors
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Apr 5, 2023
- Safety
- Article
Welding instructors share tips to reduce or eliminate electrical hazards while welding.
Playing With Fire: Embrace your evolution as a welder and skilled tradesperson
- By Josh Welton
- Mar 29, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Detroit welder-fabricator Josh Welton says welding opened doors for him, including the world of art. He ponders his evolution as a welder and a skilled tradesman and asks readers to think of their evolution as well.
12 key takeaways for welding automation
- By Gary Konarska II
- Mar 27, 2023
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Automation industry experts discuss 12 concepts shops should consider about automation in welding.
Understanding the relationship between deposition rate, deposition efficiency, and production output
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Mar 25, 2023
- Consumables
- Article
The Consumables Corner duo clarify deposition rate, deposition efficiency, and production output, as well as provide some real-world examples of the terms.
What metal fabricators need to know about nonwoven abrasives
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Mar 23, 2023
- Finishing
- Article
Advancements in nonwoven abrasives technology have made it possible for welders and metal fabrication shops reduce the number of finishing steps, save time and money, improve quality, and reduce scrap rates.
Missouri welder making name for herself and other women in welding
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Mar 8, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
DeIla Ray’s welding career has taken her from North Dakota to Missouri, from pipelines to welding labs, and from starting a small business to advocating for women in the manufacturing industry.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/07/2024
- Running Time:
- 67:38
Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe...
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