http://www.thefabricator.com/PowerTools/PowerTools_TechCell.cfm The Power Tools tech cell is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics. en-us http://www.thefabricator.com/RSS/images/thefabricator_rss.gif http://www.thefabricator.com Copyright 2007 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. official publication date Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:19:13 AM CDT Vicki Bell Laurie Harshbarger http://www.thefabricator.com/PowerTools/PowerTools_Article.cfm?ID=1346 In recent years environmental and quality issues have taken center stage in the welding industry. This increased emphasis on safety and health often is accompanied by reconsideration of how certain tasks are performed, for example, cutting and gouging metal. Gouging—a requirement for many years in several industries and applications—is one method to scrutinize. Especially in maintenance and repair, the ability to gouge or groove metal is critical and deserves pr... Robert Fernicola Tue, 09 May 2006 12:00:00 AM CDT http://www.thefabricator.com/PowerTools/PowerTools_Article.cfm?ID=1084 Professional metalworkers hardly need reminding that maximizing output and minimizing costs in welding require selecting the right abrasive for each application and using that abrasive correctly. Still, in the rush to get the job done or the finished product out the door, too often many use whatever abrasive is handy, fail to match the abrasive product to the machine, or ignore fundamental grinding safety rules. The results can be lower-quality products, increased grinding o... Jim Elving Tue, 10 May 2005 12:00:00 AM CDT http://www.thefabricator.com/PowerTools/PowerTools_Article.cfm?ID=785 Before starting your next beveling project, use the following tips on grinder and wheel selection to help make sure you’re as productive as possible. Size and Weight Most fabricators use 4 1/2- to 6-inch small-angle grinders for small- to moderate-sized bevels, and 7- to 9-in. grinders for larger projects. With larger grinders, you can bevel longer joints more quickly because of the faster material removal associated with larger wheels. However, like any other tool, the larger... Tom Fogarty and Colleen Karpac, Contributing Writers Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:00:00 AM CST