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Arc Welding - Page 91
- From The Welder
What is a repair WPS?
- By Paul Cameron
- Mar 28, 2016
- Article
When a code requires a repair weld procedure specification (WPS), what exactly does that mean? PWC explains.
- From The Welder
AC/DC GTAW system delivers strikes as low as 5 amps
- Mar 22, 2016
- Product Release
The CK Worldwide MT200-AC/DC GTAW system is compact and portable for use in tight workspaces. It features an interface that provides simple welding parameter adjustments. The unit offers two dynamic modes for GTAW and SMAW for use by novice to master welders. Delivering arc strikes as low as 5...
Recruiting, retaining welders with dollars and sense
- By Eric Lundin
- Mar 21, 2016
- Article
While the Great Recession was a calamity for many businesses, some also had a bit of trouble recovering from the downturn. Trailer builder Featherlite had trouble retaining workers, but realized that it could compete against higher wages offered elsewhere by improving the way it went about recruiting, hiring, and training newly hired workers.
- From The Welder
Ready, set, interview
- By Dan Turner
- Mar 17, 2016
- Article
Yuba College welding instructor and Practical Welding Today Editorial Advisory Committee member Dan Turner has been on both sides of the interview process. In this first installment of Viewpoint, Turner shares advice for job-searching welders on the art of the job interview.
- From The Welder
6 tips for better GTAW results
- By Mark Kadlec
- Mar 16, 2016
- Article
Keep these tips in mind for GTAW applications to help you save time and money in rework and to help ensure a quality finished weld. Taking some extra steps in preparation and setup can help you complete the job on schedule and avoid the cost and hassle of troubleshooting or rework later in the welding process.
- From The Welder
GTAW power unit features 20 levels of programming
- Mar 8, 2016
- Product Release
Otto Arc Systems Inc. has introduced the OW-ARC 180 GTAW power supply, which uses both fusion and open-wire feeder heads and more than 20 levels of programming. Features including a 10-in. color screen, USB port, remote pendant, printer, fault detection, and water cooling system are integrated...
- From The Fabricator
Hot tubbin' and grillin'
- By Amanda Carlson
- Mar 2, 2016
- Article
Omaha, Neb., man with the need to create found two unique uses for a couple of old '57 Chevy cars. The first, a working grill. The second, a hot tub and tabletop bar.
- From The Welder
Welder training—The fundamentals, Part II
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Feb 23, 2016
- Article
Oxyacetylene welding and brazing are among the first processes beginning welding students learn. This article focuses on the uses and techniques that may be unfamiliar to much of the welding community.
- From The Fabricator
Thinking about submerged arc welding?
- By Paul Rieder, P. Eng. and Ryan Holt, P. Eng.
- Feb 18, 2016
- Article
Knowing your applications will help you determine what auxiliary equipment you need to manipulate a submerged arc welding head and get the productivity you want.
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric releases 2016 training seminar schedule for all instruction levels
- Feb 17, 2016
- News Release
Through its Welding School and Technical Training department, Lincoln Electric has announced it will offer a diverse selection of educational programming at its Cleveland headquarters throughout 2016. Multiday seminars will offer training on topics from welding basics and specific alloy...
- From The Welder
Portable welding system offers mobility
- Feb 17, 2016
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new SubArc portable welding system, a self-contained, ready-to-weld system that can be positioned and adapted to meet the needs of the application. Built to provide flexibility in SAW applications, including those found in pressure vessel, pipe...
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Giving a young welder a chance
- By Josh Welton
- Feb 17, 2016
- Blog Post
With the right skills and support, it’s possible for talented welding students to move directly into a good job with growth potential.
- From The Welder
Orbital pipe welding systems feature autoprogramming
- Feb 15, 2016
- Product Release
Magnatech’s Pipemaster power source models are used for multipass orbital pipe welding. The 515 model has a 150-amp output, and the 516 model either 200- or 400-amp output. They control weld head mechanical functions for torch rotation, wire feed, torch oscillation, arc voltage control, and...
- From The Welder
10 things welding students need for class
- By Josh Welton
- Feb 11, 2016
- Blog Post
Getting the most out of your welding classes requires some tools of the trade. Well-prepared students need these 10 items.
- From The Welder
Miller announces 2016 sweepstakes
- Feb 4, 2016
- News Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has announced the 2016 New Year – New Build Sweepstakes, which will award new welding equipment and gear to 23 winners over a 90-day period. Visitors to www.millerwelds.com/new-year can complete the entry up to once monthly through April 30, 2016, for...
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