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Aluminum Welding - Page 5
- From The Welder
In the COVID-19 era, flexibility is key for welders and other metal fabricators
- By Amanda Carlson
- May 27, 2020
- Blog Post
Over the last couple of months, COVID-19 has forced welders and other metal fabricators to become even more flexible.
- From The Welder
Fronius Vizor Connect welding helmet communicates with power source via Bluetooth
- Apr 30, 2020
- Product Release
Fronius has developed the Vizor Connect welding helmet, which communicates with a power source via Bluetooth. Using the manufacturer’s PreTrigger technology, the power source sends a signal to the welding helmet as soon as the user presses the on button on the welding torch, allowing the helmet...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: How to determine if an aluminum casting is weldable
- By Frank Armao
- Apr 8, 2020
- Article
Can you weld an aluminum casting? The answer according to Frank Armao is both yes and no.
- From The Welder
Still Building America: Michigan welding instructor thankful to stumble into teaching
- By Darla Welton and Josh Welton
- Mar 28, 2020
- Blog Post
Allyson Starrett, a welding instructor at Southwestern Michigan College, doesn’t think anyone is too old to learn how to weld. She discusses how she stumbled into teaching and is handling the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order.
- From The Fabricator
Customized collaboration helps structural steel company solve gas distribution problems
- Feb 18, 2020
- News Release
SituationWhat sets gas distributors apart often is the added value that they provide their customers, whether helping to increase efficiency to reduce gas usage or providing turnkey systems for complicated problems. Being able to solve problems creatively can be the deciding factor in sustaining...
- From The Fabricator
LCTI opens $4.25 million Welding Technology Center
- Feb 12, 2020
- News Release
Rather than reach for scissors, Jordan Everett fired up an acetylene torch on Feb. 5 during the ribbon cutting for Lehigh Career & Technical Institute’s new Welding Technology Center in Schnecksville, Pa. The 18-year-old sent sparks flying as he made quick work of a ceremonial ribbon, drawing...
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: 6061-T6 tensile strength restoration
- By Frank Armao
- Feb 12, 2020
- Article
Learn how to restore 6061-T6 tensile strength in aluminum welds and an alternative that might be less challenging. Find out about 6061 tensile strength here.
- From The Welder
AWS Foundation announces Light a Spark Grant recipients
- Feb 10, 2020
- News Release
The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation, Miami, in partnership with Appleton, Wis.-based Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, has announced the recipients of the inaugural Light a Spark Grant: Blairsville-Saltsburg School District (Pa.) Easton Valley High School (Iowa) James Hillhouse High...
- From The Welder
Houston high school welders partner with Northern Tool to weld gifts for wounded vets
- Dec 23, 2019
- News Release
Students from Houston’s Milby High School welding program, in partnership with national retailer Northern Tool + Equipment, donated class time and their skills to give thanks to local veterans by welding gifts. The welding effort was a component of Northern Tool + Equipment’s “Nurturing Trade...
- From The Welder
Miller partners with AWS to provide $180K in scholarships to welding students
- Dec 18, 2019
- News Release
Appleton, Wis.-based Miller Electric Mfg., a manufacturer of arc welding equipment, is celebrating its 90th anniversary by providing 90 scholarships for welding students in 2020. The company and the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation will award each winning student with a $2,000 scholarship...
- From The Welder
Savage A40 welding helmet from ESAB offers clear view of weld puddle
- Dec 18, 2019
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the Savage A40 automatic welding helmet. It uses the company’s True Color lens technology for an improved view of the weld puddle and surrounding area. Even while wearing a heavy glove, welders can activate a shade 4 Grind Mode using the externally...
- From The Fabricator
How prospective welders can elevate their job search game
At a FABTECH panel discussion, welding students get the scoop on how to get the welding job they want, not just the job that’s available.
- From The Welder
Multiprocess POWER MIG 360MP from Lincoln offers pulse welding, increased duty cycle
- Nov 27, 2019
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric has introduced the POWER MIG 360MP multiprocess welding machine suitable for metal fabrication, maintenance and repair, auto body, and light industrial applications. Designed with a 7-in. color display, the machine offers SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW. It provides increased duty...
- From The Welder
Success in metal fabrication and welding is measured by quality, not quantity
- By Amanda Carlson
- Nov 26, 2019
- Blog Post
Many in the manufacturing, metal fabrication, and welding industries put a lot of emphasis on quantity. But what about quality? Quality of the product, experience, or culture?
- From The Welder
Aluminum Workshop: Setting up your AC power supply for aluminum GTAW
- By Frank Armao
- Nov 20, 2019
- Article
Understanding the difference between high-frequency intensity and the balance controls, and how to adjust them when AC welding aluminum.
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