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Todd Bridigum
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-659-6000
- From The Fabricator
Juggling the variables of GTAW
- By Todd Bridigum
- Dec 9, 2011
- Arc Welding
- Article
Gas tungsten arc welding isn’t the easiest process to learn. With so many things going on at once, GTAW is a little like juggling while riding a unicycle. With practice, the welder’s eye, arm, hand, and foot coordination will improve.
De regreso a lo básico con la GMAW: todo sobre la configuración
- By Todd Bridigum
- Apr 28, 2010
- Arc Welding
- Article
The better preparation and setup before GMAW, the better the weld.
- From The Fabricator
Preparing for GMAW, back to basics: All about setup
- By Todd Bridigum
- Sep 1, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Of all the welding processes, gas metal arc welding is the easiest to learn. However, setting up a GMAW system isn't quite so straightforward. The wire feed process is all about setup, really, and improper setup can lead to some major problems. If machine settings are incorrect, the welder...
Movimientos suaves con soldadura por arco metálico con gas
- By Todd Bridigum
- Aug 17, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Los soldadores del mundo tienen un secreto: la soldadura por arco metálico con gas realmente no es tan difícil, si se tiene la configuración correcta del equipo, si se puede ver la alimentación del alambre hacia la soldadura, si uno se mueve suavemente, y si se está cómodo. Por supuesto, no todos esos sís son fáciles, pero una vez que se logran, el aprender cómo hacer un cordón, dentro o fuera de posición, se vuelve mucho más fácil.
- From The Fabricator
Smooth moves with GMAW
- By Todd Bridigum
- Mar 24, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Getting comfortable and attaining a clear view of the arc can make gas metal arc welding a lot easier.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- 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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