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Practical Welding Today® - March/April 2011
 
Practical Welding Today® March/April 2011

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Publication:

Practical Welding Today®

Issue:

March/April 2011

Publish Date:

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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Selected articles from March/April 2011 issue published on TheFabricator.com:

Achieving T6 designation for 6061

Can you tell me the heat treatment steps necessary to produce 6061-T6? I have heard that heat treating it after welding will increase its mechanical properties.

Changing up the daily grind

A manufacturer of aluminum radar arches found that a simple change in grinding discs yielded big results.

Demystifying metal-cored wires

Even though metal-cored wires have been gaining popularity in recent years, there seems to be some mystery and misconceptions surrounding this filler metal. To better understand these wires it helps to consider the technology behind them and the applications for which they are best suited. Additionally, it is important to know the general characteristics of metal-cored wires, along with the ways they can provide potential improvements in the welding operation.

Life in abstract

Artist mi Chelle Vara is one of the lucky ones. She has found a way to combine her two passions—art and welding—into a career and a business that she loves.

Gearing up to grind aluminum

Aluminum is a difficult material to process as it poses a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to grinding. The best way to ensure that you’re grinding process is efficient while also providing you with the desired result hinges on using the correct abrasive at all times.

Welding heat treatable steels

Our shop won a contract that requires welding 4130 steel. I've been told this is a heat-treatable steel. Can you tell me which different welding procedures have to be used to weld this material?

Taking the load off material handling

A manufacturer of healthcare products automated the material handling and welding of a popular line of medical tables.

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