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Articles tagged with "pool"

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	Big steel on the ropes: Consolidation looms for a troubled industry By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Integrated steel mills in the U.S. are feeling the heat of foreign competition, pricing problems, and bankruptcies. How long will it be before consolidations start narrowing the field? Publish date: June 18, 2001 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Combating plate corrosion: Improving corrosion resistance through welding, fabrication methods By: Hira Ahluwalia, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Publish date: October 9, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Defibrillators—Should you have one in your workplace? By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager This article explores the facts about AEDs, the legalities surrounding their use by laypersons, and guidelines for implementing an AED program in the workplace. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Safety
	Implementing open-book management: A management philosophy for surviving the global economy By: Larry Dunville, Contributing Writer Today global competitors are literally willing to work for food. U.S. workers want a car, a home, and a college education for their kids in addition to their meals. Reducing pay and eliminating benefits is not an answer for anything but a lower standard of living. The challenge is not reducing compensation but rather dramatically improving productivity. Making owners out of employees is the ticket to that productivity. Open Book Management is a philosophy—a value system. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Hydraulic presses make their mark By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Automating your end forming operation: How to maximize efficiency in the shop By: Dale Miller, Contributing Writer Efficiency, productivity, and quality are focal points for end forming operations, and many manufacturers are looking to automation to improve those dimensions of their businesses. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Using a gel-type tube lube: Manufacturer decreases waste, improves lubrication By: Keith M. Karbum, Contributing Writer Publish date: October 23, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Low-tech system mechanizes pipe welding: Backing device allows GMAW on open root By: Helmut Hahn, Contributing Writer Welding technology has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Although skilled welders always will be needed in manufacturing, mechanical welding devices can provide improvements over manual welding in terms of repeatability and throughput. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Flying high with orbital welding: Equipment, applications, and joint designs for aerospace components By: Steve Purnell, Contributing Writer Orbital welding first was developed in the late 1960s by a group of engineers from McDonnell Douglas to join aerospace tubes. These engineers were aware of the problems associated with producing repeatable welds for their critical applications. Publish date: March 11, 2004 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Laser welding of stainless pressure tubes By: Frank Fenton, Contributing Writer Not all laser welded tubes are created equal. Know what to look for in the final product to ensure that you're buying quality and not just an imposter. Publish date: July 12, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	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
	Remote GTAW of spent fuel canisters: How this process reduces operator exposure to radiation By: Mike Petersen, Contributing Writer This off-the-beaten-path article defines a remote GTAW process that allows weld operators to minimize their exposure to radiation when welding spent fuel canisters used to contain nuclear fuel. Publish date: October 11, 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
	Welding aluminum tailored blanks with Nd:YAG lasers for automotive applications By: Mohammed Naeem and Richard Jessett, Contributing Writers The increased average power at the workpiece delivered by a 4-kilowatt, continuous-wave Nd:YAG laser source can be used for tailored blank welding of aluminum alloys Publish date: February 19, 2001 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 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