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Arc Welding - Page 80
- From The Welder
Abicor Binzel names district sales manager in Midwest
- Aug 4, 2017
- News Release
Abicor Binzel, Frederick, Md., has added Andy Schuk as district sales manager, serving the Chicago region, Wisconsin, and western Michigan.
Schuk has more than 30 years of experience in the welding industry, working at Böhler Welding, ESAB, Red-D-Arc, and AirGas.
- From The Welder
Miller giveaway to run through Sept. 15
- Aug 3, 2017
- News Release
Arc welding equipment manufacturer Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has launched the Make My Miller giveaway to recognize enthusiastic welders and reward one participant with a customized Miller machine. It’s the second of three giveaways in 2017 that are part of the WE BUILD campaign,...
- From The Welder
Have fun in your cubicle—better you than me
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 1, 2017
- Blog Post
While it’s not the case for most of those who visit thefabricator.com, many people still believe that a four-year college degree or better is required to have a rewarding career and life. Thankfully, the tide is turning regarding this somewhat erroneous mindset. It turned long ago for Josh Welton, who is proof-positive that white-collar work isn’t for everyone, and it shouldn’t be the ultimate goal.
- From The Welder
Determining weave bead width
- By Paul Cameron
- Jul 31, 2017
- Article
Dive into our blog on determining weave bead width.
- From The Welder
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology hosts open house, ribbon cutting
- Jul 31, 2017
- News Release
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in Troy, Ohio, held an open house July 19 to showcase its newest addition and renovation. The event highlighted the new, 16,000-sq.-ft. Next Generation Welding Learning Facility, which was opened in late October 2016, as well as the newly completed renovation...
- From The Welder
Detailing DeepTIG
- By Dr. Ian Harris, Dr. Yehuda Baskin, and Philip A. Baskin
- Jul 28, 2017
- Article
EWI DeepTIG uses specialized metal oxides to increase weld penetration in GTAW. The patented process uses proprietary oxide formulations which, when applied to the surface of the workpieces to be joined, increases weld penetration and consequently enhances process productivity. It has been shown to increase weld penetration in GTAW by up to 300 percent.
- From The Welder
Don’t get stuck on stick
- By Philip Brown
- Jul 27, 2017
- Article
The foundational principles that will help beginners become good stick welders include choosing the correct electrode, properly setting up their power source, and mastering both a consistent work angle and a consistent travel speed.
- From The Welder
Transforming a welding program from zero to hero
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 25, 2017
- Article
Seventeen years ago, Harper College, located in northwest Chicago suburb of Palatine, Ill., had no welding program to speak of. Today it’s more than 500 students strong during fall and spring terms with an array of programs, including basic welding, maintenance welding, pipe welding, CNC machining, and most recently metal fabricating. The transformation is remarkable, and a lot of the credit goes to the man who, before taking the job, never even knew he wanted to teach. That’s why Kurt Billsten is the 2017 PWTeacher of the Year.
- From The Welder
Universal Technical Institute launches welding technology program
- Jul 24, 2017
- News Release
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has launched a welding technology program at its Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., campus. The Rancho Cucamonga campus is the first of multiple UTI campuses slated to launch the welding program as a part of the school’s strategy to grow its student population and serve...
- From The Fabricator
Stick welding basics: How to stick weld
- By Michael Allen and Nathan Lott
- Jul 12, 2017
- Article
Stick welding, or SMAW, has been around over 100 years and plays an important role in manufacturing. Here's what you need to know about stick welding basics.
- From The Welder
IRCO sells welding automation lines to Niagara Energy Products
- Jul 6, 2017
- News Release
IRCO Automation, Burlington, Ont., has sold two welding automation lines to Niagara Energy Products (NEP), Niagara Falls, Ont., a manufacturer of components for the energy, construction, and petrochemical industries. The lines will be used initially to weld nuclear storage containers measuring up...
- From The Welder
Portable welding tool fits in backpack
- Jul 3, 2017
- Product Release
The Tactical Welder portable welding tool from UltraTech is powered by a 528-Wh lithium-ion battery pack and 10-amp charger. An electronic battery management system controls charging and discharging functions. The 300-amp, industrial-grade welding gun has thumbwheel wire feed speed control and an...
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Austin Fahey does what he loves, sky-high
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 3, 2017
- Blog Post
You keep hearing, “Do what you love, and the money will follow,” or “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Welder Austin Fahey is proof that the advice works. In his opinion, you just have to overcome “the BS story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t do it.”
- From The Welder
Fly-by-wire welding provides remote flood welding safety
- Jun 26, 2017
- Product Release
With the new RC-17 fly-by-wire welding process from Weld Mold, operators can perform totally remote flood welding from the safety of a temperature-controlled environment, while maintaining total control of the welding operation and best welding procedures. Operators are protected from heat, smoke,...
- From The Welder
Giving the right way is a win-win for metal artists
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 22, 2017
- Blog Post
If you donate your metal creations to charitable organizations, or are thinking about doing so, make sure you do it in a way that truly benefits a worthwhile charity without devaluing your art and possibly harming your livelihood. You can benefit from this post.
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