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More from Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- From The Fabricator
Downsizing can be a killer
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jul 8, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
All businesses of all sizes want to save money and be as lean as possible. However, if taken too far, some cost-cutting measures can have unwelcome consequences and cause a shop to go under.
- From The Welder
Metalworking throughout history
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- May 5, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Metalworking began long before the Iron Age, and welding has undergone its share of developments throughout the centuries. How much do you know about its history and evolution?
- From The Fabricator
Welding education - the good, bad, and ugly
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Feb 17, 2014
- Shop Management
- Article
Welding education has come a long way from cast-iron repair and forge welding taught by blacksmiths. Today’s welding students have training options that can lead to different career paths.
- From The Fabricator
PPE in fabricating shops
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jan 2, 2014
- Safety
- Article
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical in a fabricating shop for several reasons, and it is difficult to understand why some people detest and refuse to use it. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been instrumental in forcing companies to adhere to safety...
- From The Fabricator
How the welder shortage affects the infrastructure
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Nov 19, 2013
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
The qualified-welder shortage presents significant problems for infrastructure and power industries. New welders need to be recruited, and displaced welders may need to be retrained for today’s jobs.
- From The Welder
What does a certified welding inspector do in a small, mostly rural state?
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Sep 24, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding inspectors in some small, mostly rural areas don’t lack for exciting, challenging work. Their inspections often are just as critical as those in more congested, urban areas.
- From The Welder
Building your first ASME code vessel, start to finish
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jul 16, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
Taking your shop to the next level might involve ASME certification. Just what does this entail? It begins with an agency.
- From The Welder
Welding supply and equipment distributorships, then and now
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jun 12, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding distributorships have changed dramatically over the years. Longtime welder Carl Smith reflects on the changes and offers a history lesson on how they came about.
- From The Welder
Welding for the natural gas boom
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Mar 19, 2013
- Arc Welding
- Article
The natural gas boom in parts of the U.S. is creating work for shops and many displaced workers in these areas. Do you know which codes and standards apply?
- From The Fabricator
The evolution of nickel alloys and welding materials
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jan 7, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
Since he first heard his uncles discuss the nickel-plated bumpers and hubcaps on their 1937 Plymouths, welding expert Carl Smith has witnessed the use of nickel and its alloys evolve. Long used in the energy sector, the materials have seen an increase in popularity because of EPA regulations.
- From The Fabricator
Industrial espionage?
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Nov 5, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
Exactly what falls under the umbrella of industrial espionage? Do you think it’s possible for another company to steal your product design and processes? Learn from one fabricator’s experience.
- From The Fabricator
Use and weldability of high-chromium molybdenum steels
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Sep 10, 2012
- Metals/Materials
- Article
At least a dozen chromium molybdenum (CrMo) steel combinations exist. One of the more recent alloys consists of chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, niobium (columbium), and nitrogen. Beginning sometime in the 1970s, this material became popular for use in high-temperature applications, such as gas and...
- From The Fabricator
Chromium molybdenum—its uses and fabrication requirements
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Jul 9, 2012
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Chromium molybdenum alloys have characteristics that make them good choices for many products used in construction and manufacturing. This article discusses some applications for these materials and the processes and equipment necessary to complete them.
- From The Fabricator
Enhancing the surface to combat equipment wear
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- May 8, 2012
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Equipment wears as it’s used, particularly in heavy applications such as extracting natural resources from the earth. Surface welding used to repair and strengthen equipment helps prevent costly downtime.
- From The Fabricator
The many faces of stainless steel
- By Professor R. Carlisle "Carl" Smith
- Mar 5, 2012
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Stainless steel comes in various forms—austenitic, martensitic, and ferritic. Which type you use depends on your application requirements.
- Podcasting
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- Published:
- 03/05/2024
- Running Time:
- 65:35
After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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