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	Using a hand-held plasma cutter: Exploring techniques for cutting, gouging, & maintenance By: Steve Hidden, Contributing Writer Need to learn some techniques for cutting, piercing, and gouging with a hand-held plasma cutter? Read on for six steps to follow when cutting; information about gouging; and tips on maintenance. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	How to avoid the top 10 problems in plasma cutting: Practical tips you can use right now By: Chuck Landry, Contributing Writer Attention to detail at the outset can save plasma cutting operators a load of trouble during production. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	What to know before selecting a manual plasma cutter: Understanding size, power, components, cost By: David Cook, Contributing Writer The first plasma arc cutting (PAC) systems, developed in the '60s, were 1,000-amp monsters designed to blast through 6-inch stainless steel. Publish date: July 26, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Using plasma arc cutting to clean-cut stainless steel sheet and plate: Variables to consider By: Stephen St. Hilaire, Contributing Writer To clean-cut stainless steel sheet and plate, fabricators first must choose the right CNC cutting equipment and then set the correct process-related variables. Precise machine motion controls, torch-to-material distance control, and the correct plasma and assist gases all are crucial to producing weld-ready plasma-cut edges on all stainless steel thicknesses. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Making plasma cutting easier: Using CNC automation technology By: Brad Thompson and Kris Hanchette, Contributing Writers For many people, the world of plasma cutting is a complex and daunting place, with a cryptic set of rules that can be mastered only by highly trained technicians after weeks of training. For every change of material or thickness being cut, a long process ensues of resetting gas mixtures, tweaking pierce heights and pierce delays, and manually calibrating every last parameter to ensure a reliable result. Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Gouging: The other plasma process: Defining the basics By: David Cook and Don Morong, Contributing Writers Plasma gouging, although not necessarily as well-known as plasma cutting, is one of four methods of gouging that can be used for a variety of industrial applications. Different techniques bring about different results, depending on the application. Publish date: June 8, 2004 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Dressing for success and other welding safety tips By: Howard Cary, Contributing Writer Whether we are attending a social occasion or dressing for the job, we all give some thought about what we are going to wear. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Safety
	Selecting the best lens for welders' eye protection By: Julie Copeland, Contributing Writer In the industrial environment, safety glasses are a necessity for jobs that put employees' eyes at risk of exposure to heat, impact, chemicals, or dust. But workers also need protection from nonimpact dangers, such as radiant energy, eye strain, and fatigue. So choosing the appropriate lens or filter plate for your workers' eye protection is just as important in preventing eye injury as is selecting the appropriate style of safety eyewear. Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	Welding helmets in view: Five welding helmets, five sets of capabilities Welders looking for welding helmets have a lot of options to choose from. With everything that is available, it is important for welders to be informed of the protection levels of each helmet as well as the features each provide in order to find the right helmet for the job. Publish date: January 15, 2008 Tech cell: Safety
	Changing the way they do business: Bridge, structural fabricators have to think about process choices By: Steven T. Snyder, Contributing Writer Dealing with work loads, delivery schedules, and many other responsibilities doesn't leave managers with much time to consider factors that justify equipment improvements. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Shop Strategies
	Specifying the sulfur content of 316L stainless steel for orbital welding: Weldability versus surface finish By: Barbara K. Henon, Ph.D., Contributing Writer The widespread use of autogenous (fusion) orbital gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in the high-purity semiconductor and biopharmaceutical industries, combined with modern steel refining technology, has made it both desirable and practical to supply type 316L stainless steel with a restricted range of elemental sulfur. Publish date: March 27, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	How to recognize, minimize weld smut By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Aluminum Welding
	Welding aluminum with inverter-based power supplies By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer It's easy to look at such a long-established technology as welding and believe that little or no technology development is taking place. In truth, however, the capabilities of welding power supplies are changing constantly and rapidly, especially in the area of inverter technology. These power supplies are suitable for welding aluminum alloys, including thin aluminum alloys. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Aluminum Welding
	Inverter versus transformer power supplies for aluminum GTAW By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Aluminum Welding
	GMAW vs. FCAW for beginners: Choose the best process for your small operation By: Lincoln Electric Weld Technology Center Staff There are several pros and cons to using the gas metal arc welding process versus the flux cored arc welding process in compact applications. Publish date: August 16, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Advantages of plasma welding: Often-overlooked PAW offers speed and affordability By: Randy Dull, Contributing Writer Plasma arc welding sometimes offers greater welding speed than gas tungsten arc welding at lower cost than laser beam welding. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Gun Control: GTAW torch design innovations enhance productivity, quality By: Harshad Shah, Contributing Writer This article discusses improvements to the GTAW torch that should enhance the productivity and quality of welding operations. It specifically discusses the welding gun's affect on ergonomics and cooling capacity. Publish date: November 15, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Examining the GTAW environment: Choosing the right electrode and booth for your application By: Richard Mann, Contributing Writer The author outlines basic components of a welding booth suitable for GTAW, and offers possible solutions to a decline in availability of the thoriated tungsten used in a GTAW electrode. He also offers ideas for providing a clean air supply for the GTAW operator. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Joining aluminum with GTAW: Advice for the novice By: Mike Sammons, Contributing Writer Aluminum is a real challenge to weld, especially for beginners. A knowledge of the gas tungsten arc welding equipment that is available to do the job as well as required accessories, preparation tips, and proper techniques is a good thing to have before jumping in. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	The fundamentals of gas tungsten arc welding: Preparation, consumables, and equipment necessary for the process By: Larry D. Smith, Contributing Writer Learning the fundamentals of the GTAW process will increase the welder's ability to produce quality weldments. Knowing the correct consumables, equipment, and preweld preparation necessary will help the welder troubleshoot welding problems. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Using inverter technology: FAQs about inverter-based plasma cutters By: Brian Schmidt, Contributing Writer Businesses feel a constant pressure to gain an advantage and control their processes better. However, the decision to embrace new technology often leaves them feeling vulnerable. In the realm of hand-held metal cutting operations, one such decision is choosing between traditional technology and an inverter-based plasma cutting system. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Getting the best results in gas-shielded FCAW: Filler metals play a crucial role in the process By: Tex Ikeda and David Haynie, Contributing Writers Publish date: December 11, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Titanium—You can weld it! By: David Hass, Contributing Writer Publish date: April 6, 2004 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Welding Miniature Devices: Decisions to make when choosing a joining process By: Michael Francoeur, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 13, 2004 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Staying grounded: Safely ground electricity when arc welding By: Frank Stupczy Because a typical arc welding setup may consist of several electrical circuits, it's critical to apply and maintain proper grounding methods within the welding area to promote electrical safety in the workplace. Publish date: March 7, 2006 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Arc Welding 101: Array By: Array I am building a 400-gallon paint tank and I'm having trouble with leaks when using gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Publish date: Array Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Let 'er rip: College students learn real-world skills in vehicle fabrication competition By: Bob Hollingsworth Bob Hollingsworth, a member of Practical Welding Today's advisory board, details the journey of the 2006 Western Washington University Mini Baja vehicle fabrication team and their quest to build a winning off-road, student-designed racing machine. Publish date: July 10, 2007 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Arc Welding 101 - Preheating a shaft-sprocket assembly: Preheating a shaft-sprocket assembly By: Paul W. Cameron Publish date: February 13, 2007 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Robotic arc welding gets smart in real time: Immediacy of information can benefit shop floors By: Tim Nacey, Contributing Writer Whether you're dealing with low part counts or wild welding variables or the challenges of just-in-time production, monitoring software can help smooth your operation. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Robots and dials and knobs—oh my!: GMAW power sources have evolved over time By: George J. Williams, Contributing Writer In the late 1950s, the U.S. Navy wanted to find a way to join heavy aluminum structural sections used to fabricate motor torpedo boat hulls. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Automation and Robotics
	Which wire do you require?: How to select a gas-shielded welding electrode By: Lisa Byall and Doug Krebs, Contributing Writers Are you looking for ways to improve quality, raise productivity, and save costs in your current welding operations? If you haven't examined the various electrode choices, you could be missing an opportunity to take your production welding to the next level. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Consumables
	Selecting the right tungsten: How your choice affects AC GTAW By: Brent Williams, Contributing Writer Most welders used to agree that a pure tungsten electrode was crucial to obtaining the best results for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum, magnesium, and other alloys that required an AC arc. Publish date: February 26, 2004 Tech cell: Consumables
	Selecting a shielding gas for joining stainless steel: The right choice is critical for success By: Kevin Lyttle and Garth Stapon, Contributing Writers Publish date: June 8, 2004 Tech cell: Consumables