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Articles - Page 242
- From The Fabricator
How two green lubricant-makers landed on auto OEMs’ A-lists
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 13, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Gain insight into the arduous process of getting the official stamp of approval as a supplier to the automakers by reading how two green lubricant suppliers landed on the A-list.
- From The Welder
Weld shop 101
- By Samantha Noland
- Oct 13, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
According to the American Welding Society (AWS), there will be a shortage of approximately 290,000 welders in the U.S. by 2020. Education doesn’t fall on the shoulders of just high schools, community colleges, and technical programs, it also rests with industry professionals who have the space, equipment, and the expertise on staff to demonstrate the best practices. Arming educators with this information will only help make the next generation of welders that much stronger. For those of you who are in areas where getting hands-on training for industry leaders isn’t possible, here are a few questions educators tend to ask.
- From The Welder
Weld weaving and whipping: Negatives to consider
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 9, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Weld weaving and whipping have their fair share of negatives. Learn more about them here.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Sorting out SAW
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 8, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: What is the procedure qualification test for manufacturing pipe using submerged arc welding? Sandesh P. A: Pipe is manufactured by one of these four methods: electric resistance welding (ERW)/high-frequency induction (HFI) welding, seamless (plug/mandrel mill and extrusion), spiral welding, and...
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Satisfying the weld inspector
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 7, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: We have a stiffener bar (continuity connection) in a column that calls for AWS D1.1 BTC-P4 for the flanges and fillet welds on both sides in the web. The stiffeners were field-welded. After assembling 35 connections, we discovered no fillet weld on the bottom side in the web. We can’t weld the...
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: What's up with a WPS?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 6, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: Do I need a welding procedure specification (WPS) for my company when it is just me and all I do is on-site portable welding of a wide range of items? Steven B. A: Whether your company requires a WPS depends on the customers you serve. For example, if your company is hired to fabricate your...
- From The Fabricator
Electronics stamper uses hybrid press for precision parts
- By Kate Bachman
- Oct 6, 2014
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Wiegel Tool Works stamps large, complicated automotive circuitry in high volumes for perfection-demanding applications. The manufacturer needed a fast press with a large bed and adjustable-stroke capabilities. It had a specially designed mechanical press custom-built for its unique needs.
- From The Welder
Filler metal facts
- By Robert Fox
- Oct 6, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
The factors that influence filler metal consumption, such as joint design and the choice of welding process, are key to helping you better understand, anticipate, and monitor operational costs and the bottom line.
- From The Welder
Vertical-up or -down for robotic welding?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 3, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Vertical-up and vertical-down welding area significantly different from one another in the technique used and the resulting finish weld. See which is best for robotic welding.
- From The Welder
Clearing up ASME B31.3 code confusion
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 2, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
We help fellow welders understand the welding code better through Q&A. Learn more here.
- From The Welder
Pulsed MIG welding settings for trim
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 1, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Check out pulsed MIG welding settings for tackling trim.
P&ID software upgrades 2-D drawings, streamlines workflow
- By Eric Lundin
- Sep 30, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Using 2-D software in a world that has transitioned to 3-D software can be a difficult task. When Cougar Fuel Systems looked for new software, it looked for a system that also would shorten its product design time and manage the many design and production tasks. It found a suitable system when it purchased Smap3D P&ID and Smap Piping from CAD Partner Products Inc.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Which welds need visual inspection?
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 30, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Wondering which welds need to be visually inspected? Learn more here.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Addressing linear porosity
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 29, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: We are experiencing linear porosity at the furthest point of penetration when welding heavy plate. The porosity is 0.3 mm dia., but it occurs regularly in every weld we’ve sectioned so far. We are using a semiautomatic spray transfer process with a 0.045-in. ER70S-6 electrode, and a shielding...
- From The Welder
When fumes get out of control
- By Jon Ladwig
- Sep 29, 2014
- Safety
- Article
When fume extraction equipment is on the fritz, there are definite warning signs present that should alert you to the problem. The more attentive you are to what these warning signs are, and the more familiar you are with how to address these problems, the quicker you can ensure that the health and safety of shop personnel and equipment will be restored.
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