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More from Paul Cameron
- From The Welder
Qualified versus certified welder: Main differences
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 28, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Paul Cameron breaks down the differences between qualified and certified welders.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Cleaning material with brake cleaner before welding
- By Paul Cameron
- Jul 24, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Combining welding and brake cleaners can lead to serious illness, permanent damage to your internal organs, or even death.
- From The Welder
Avoiding pinholes in your welds
- By Paul Cameron
- May 12, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Paul Cameron explains how to avoid pinholes in welds when plugging cross holes.
- From The Welder
How to inspect a coated weldment
- By Paul Cameron
- Mar 16, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Dive into this article on inspecting/verifying welds on painted products without being destructive.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Put your finger on it
- By Paul Cameron
- Jan 20, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: I'm a welding instructor at a steel mill in northwest Indiana. We attended the “Train the Trainer” class at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology 12 years ago to certify in all positions, limited and unlimited thickness plates with backing, using all shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)...
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Those dang CVN requirements
- By Paul Cameron
- Nov 21, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: Table 4.6 of AWS D1.1: 2010 is a list of supplementary essential variable changes that would require weld procedure specification (WPS) requalification due to Charpy V-notch (CVN) testing requirements. Under base metal (item 2) it indicates: Minimum thickness qualified is T or 5/8 inch...
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Hands-off MIG education
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 30, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: I recently bought a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) machine, and I’ve also just completed a beginner’s welding course at the local college. Unfortunately, the basics don’t explain enough about the controls, such as voltage, wire speed, and stickout, and how they affect the weld penetration,...
- From The Welder
Determining welding shielding gas ratios
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 29, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Dive into welding shielding gas ratios and when to use certain ratios.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Finding the 'best buy'
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 28, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: I’m looking for a Consumer Reports-type study on gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) machines. As a small-business owner, I would like to know what would be the best buy. Have you done any reports on welding machines in terms of best makes and models? Glenn H. A: To answer your question, no, I...
- From The Welder
Preweld cleaning tips for TIG
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 27, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Check out our tips for preweld cleaning for TIG processes.
- From The Welder
API 1104 tests for qualification
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 24, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Wondering what the tests are for WPS and welder qualification to API 1104?? Check them out here.
- From The Welder
Welding procedure specifications for beginners
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 23, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Paul Cameron, expert welder, shares WPS review tips for beginners.
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Earning D1.1 compliance
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 22, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: The company I work for has welded steel to make web truss frames for steel buildings for 20 years but has never been certified in any way. Some bids that we see require certification from a national organization. Do you know what our best approach should be to becoming certified? Larry S....
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Tackling trailer troubles
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 21, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: A routine preventive maintenance inspection on a steel flatbed trailer revealed cracking in the main frame beams. The trailer was purchased through a distributor, so it was returned the next day. We asked the manufacturer to send a qualified representative to inspect it and send us a proposal...
- From The Welder
Arc Welding 101: Certified to weld?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 20, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: What does it mean to be an AWS-certified welder? Joe C. A: Certification can open doors, present opportunities, and put you out front in a tough job market. However, not all welders are AWS-certified. My younger brother Joe, a service manager for an import car dealership on the West Coast,...
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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