Beyond low-carbon steel : A brief, nontechnical discussion of welding metallurgyFigure 1 Certain alloys, such as the high-carbon steel used in this caster roll, require sufficient preheat, which slows cooling after welding... Publish date: March 1, 2010 |
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Pernos pequeños, gran impacto : El cambio del material para soldadura de pernos ahorra millones a las plantas de energíaRead article in English Figure 1 La soldadura de pernos puede hacerse con una herramienta manual que es traída hacia el material. Foto... Publish date: February 9, 2010 |
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La GTAW o La GMAW robótica: ya no es una opción bien definida : La soldadura por arco de tungsteno se ha vuelto más fácil de automatizar, mientras que los robots de soldadura por arco de metal con gas están empezando a producir resultados de calidad en GTAWRead article in English If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Los avances... Publish date: February 9, 2010 |
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One size does not fit all : Application needs drive welding system developmentFigure 1 Push-button process selection potentially saves pipe fabrication shops $13,000 per year by reducing changeover time. Unless... Publish date: November 24, 2009 |
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SMAW: A welder's guide - Advice and troubleshooting tips for beginnersIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Becoming proficient at SMAW takes practice and knowledge of... Publish date: September 1, 2009 |
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Tons of reasons for a new welding positioner : A new positioning table is helping P&H Mining Equipment keep up with its large fabricationsIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 The electric shovels P&H Mining manufactures,... Publish date: February 9, 2010 |
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Small studs, big impact - Change in stud welding material saves power plant millionsIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Stud welding can be performed with a hand tool... Publish date: September 1, 2009 |
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Arc Welding 101 - Paint tank troubles : Paint tank troublesI am building a 400-gallon paint tank and I'm having trouble with leaks when using gas metal arc welding (GMAW). I'm using a welding machine... Publish date: May 8, 2007 |
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Arc Welding 101 - Preheating a shaft-sprocket assembly : Preheating a shaft-sprocket assemblyWe are welding 1018 cold-rolled, 2.5-inch-diameter shaft to a sprocket made from 1045 steel. We preheat the shafts to about 200 to 250 degrees. We... Publish date: February 13, 2007 |
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Starting a portable GTAW business Part IV: Stainless steel, aluminum tips : Part IV: Stainless steel, aluminum tipsEditor's Note: This is the last part of a four-part series on owning and operating a portable gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) business.... Publish date: September 12, 2006 |
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Starting a portable GTAW business Part III: Dos and Don'ts : Part III: Dos and Don'tsPhoto by Jason Gies, project engineer, Amer Industrial Technologies, Inc., 302-765-3900, www.amerindustrial.com. Editor's Note: This is... Publish date: August 8, 2006 |
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Starting a portable GTAW business Part I: Know your tools and skills : Part I: Know your tools and skillsEditor's Note: This is the first part of a four-part series on owning and operating a portable gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) business.... Publish date: July 11, 2006 |
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Starting a portable GTAW business Part II: Know your customers : Part II: Know your customersEditor's Note: This is the second part of a four-part series on owning and operating a portable gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) business.... Publish date: July 11, 2006 |
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Up with energy prices and wind towers - Automation, consultation help plate fabricator meet demand for wind tower mastsA programmable rotary bevel head creates any combination of vertical and bevel cuts up to a 45-degree angle to prepare the cut edge for... Publish date: February 7, 2006 |
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Holding back the hydrogen : Back to basics on electrode selection and good welding practicesThere it is. It could be plain as day. It could be exposed via a die penetrant test, an ultrasonic test, or perhaps a magnetic particle... Publish date: January 15, 2010 |
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No purge, no problem : Finding the right steps to purge the purge from P91 procedureFigure 1 The Gateway Energy and Coke Co. in Granite City, Ill., is a dual-use facility. It uses coal to produce coke for use in... Publish date: January 6, 2010 |
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GMAW guns and consumables : Separating myth from truthFigure 1 Familiarizing yourself with the myths and truths about GMAW guns and consumables can have a significant impact on productivity,... Publish date: January 6, 2010 |
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Induction system speeds pipe welding projects : A cool way to heat pipeIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. When it comes to pre- and postweld heat treatment, many... Publish date: December 1, 2009 |
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Common technical mistakes new welders make and how to avoid themNew welders naturally will make plenty of technical mistakes. By Merriam-Webster's definition, technical means "having special and usually... Publish date: November 24, 2009 |
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One size does notfit all : Application needs drive welding system developmentUnless you're that exceptional standard-sized person, chances are that one-size-fits-all clothing requires compromises. While tight gloves... Publish date: November 24, 2009 |
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Lo básico de la SMAW: ¿cuánto sabe usted? : Haga la prueba y descubra dónde necesita mejorar su conocimiento sobre soldaduraRead article in English Aquí tiene unas cuantas preguntas básicas sobre soldadura por arco metálico protegido (SMAW o soldadura de... Publish date: November 12, 2009 |
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Submerged arc welding optimizationPhoto courtesy of ESAB Editor's Note: Naddir M. Patel, Calgary, Alb., Canada, former director of operations at Silico Products, Mumbai, an... Publish date: November 10, 2009 |
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Robotic GTAW or GMAW: No longer a clear-cut choice : Gas tungsten arc welding has become easier to automate, while gas metal arc welding robots are starting to produce GTAW-quality resultsIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Technology advancements have made GTAW easier to... Publish date: September 6, 2009 |
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Newbie mistakes made, experience gainedWe all make mistakes. What's important is that we learn from them. However, some mistakes on a welding job can be disastrous and should be... Publish date: September 29, 2009 |
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Cutting cable clutter : Company selects inverters to reduce potential safety hazards and improve weld quality at nuclear facilityIvan Newcomb, a journeyman pipe welder with UA Local 598, performs GTAW with an inverter at a work site about 10 feet below ground. "We just... Publish date: September 29, 2009 |
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Preparing for GMAW, back to basics: All about setup : Details matter when preparing to weldIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Of all the welding processes, gas metal... Publish date: September 1, 2009 |
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Enhancing the GTAW processFor at least six decades, traditional gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW or TIG) has been considered the process of choice for attaining... Publish date: September 15, 2009 |
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SMAW: A welder's guide : Advice and troubleshooting tips for beginnersShielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common form of arc welding. However, creating a good weld is not always easy, especially for a... Publish date: September 15, 2009 |
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Movimientos suaves con soldadura por arco metálico con gas : Perfeccionar la técnica de soldadura requiere un pulso firme y una vista claraSi la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el número de la figura para verla. Read article in English "Verifique su Equipo Al... Publish date: August 17, 2009 |
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Stick welding: Tips for top performance : 5 steps can help a welder avoid getting stuck with poor weldsIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. For those who are new to it or perhaps who don't weld every... Publish date: August 1, 2009 |
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A streetcar to desire [again] : Welder/fabricator gets century-old trolleys back on trackAs the only metalworking restoration technician at the Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, Maine, Bernie Bisnette likens his job to a case... Publish date: July 27, 2009 |
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Learn your trade, pay your dues : Advice for new weldersI've paid my dues during my long and crazy welding career. I've had good jobs and bad jobs, good bosses and bad bosses, and I've met good and... Publish date: July 28, 2009 |
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GTAW la delgada linea : Las mejores practicas evitan problemas al soldar material delgadoSi la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el número de la figura para verla. Read article in English Lo delgado está de... Publish date: July 22, 2009 |
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Trends in offshore energy : Training, technology help overcome skill shortageAlthough Hurricane Katrina lasted just seven days from start to finish, it was among the most destructive natural disasters in the history of... Publish date: July 28, 2009 |
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Todo lo que usted siempre quiso saber sobre GTAW : La soldadura por arco de tungsteno con gas puede usarse para soldar una gama de materiales mas amplia que la mayoria de losSi la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el número de la figura para verla. Más difícil de aprender que algunos otros procesos de... Publish date: September 1, 2008 |
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The GTAW top 10 : How to identify and remedy common GTAW mistakesIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 This GTAW is the result of poor gas coverage, which... Publish date: July 1, 2009 |
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Pistolas GMAW: mas que una mercancia : 6 componentes de pistola que pueden hacer la diferenciaRead article in English Muchos soldadores piensan con frecuencia en una pistola de soldadura por arco metálico (GMAW, por sus siglas en... Publish date: July 7, 2009 |
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Stick welding fundamentalsA great way to bust into stick welding for a hobby is with a cracker box and some mild steel plate. A cracker box, or buzz box for the... Publish date: May 26, 2009 |
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¿ Atascado en la SMAW? : Respuestas fáciles a 8 preguntas comunes sobre electrodosSi la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el número de la figura para verla Read article in English Usar SMAW puede ser tan... Publish date: May 22, 2009 |
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Puntoas basicos de capacitacion para soldadores: el posicionado : La clara identificacion de las posiciones de soldar es vitalSi la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el número de la figura para verla Read article in English El comunicar la posición correcta... Publish date: May 21, 2009 |
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Welding Update for Infrastruture:Building the bridge to anywhere : An Arizona-based bridge fabricator dares to be different, and succeedsTo say that Stinger Welding Inc. is unique could be considered an understatement. After all, the AISC-certified fabricator of bridges and... Publish date: May 15, 2009 |
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Automating to grow : G&W Products is in an unusual situation. It’s growing.Figure 1 G&W Products is in a good place during this downturn—with plenty of work on the floor G&W Products is in an unusual... Publish date: May 1, 2009 |
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Building the bridge to anywhere : An Arizona-based bridge fabricator dares to be different, and succeedsTo say that Stinger Welding Inc. is unique could be considered an understatement. After all, the AISC-certified fabricator of bridges and... Publish date: April 1, 2009 |
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Welding with vision : Vision systems errorproof, add flexibility to robotic weldingIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. If you had asked anyone in manufacturing five years ago, "What... Publish date: April 14, 2009 |
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Piping in productivity on heavy-gauge stainless steel : Taking a pass on the hot passIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Stainless Piping Systems Inc., Toronto, is no stranger to... Publish date: April 1, 2009 |
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Focus, passion, integrity : Winners of Be True To Your School contest get visit from Palmiter, race carThe inaugural Be True to Your School contest brought Brennan Palmiter and his stock car to Lebanon, Mo. It's one thing to hear about the... Publish date: March 14, 2009 |
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Smooth moves with GMAW : Perfecting welding technique requires a steady hand and a clear viewTo steady your hand, brace your elbow or upper arm against a tabletop or other secure object. Lea este articulo Enspanol Welders of the... Publish date: March 24, 2009 |
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Smooth wire feeding, smooth welding : Questioning wire-dispensing practices produces big payoffsIf an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. Figure 1 Welders often take inconvenience for granted. If... Publish date: March 24, 2009 |
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Mastering GTAW of anodized aluminum : A welder's guidePerforming gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on anodized aluminum is a bit like trying to poke a hole in a sheet of ice without disturbing the... Publish date: March 24, 2009 |
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Think females can't weld? Think again"Girls can't weld!" That's what one of my students nicknamed "Bucky" said many years ago as a lone female walked into my all-male welding... Publish date: March 10, 2009 |
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It takes two, baby : Hybrid laser welding processes make strides in manufacturingHybrid laser-arc welding (HLAW) is not a new concept, but it has gained in popularity recently. Faster travel speeds, less heat input and... Publish date: March 10, 2009 |
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Welding for all seasons : American Heli-Arc welds for general industry, racing, and even artTom Young knows people. He knows Dan Pastorini, onetime Houston Oilers quarterback and today a race car owner and driver for the SCCA Pro SPEED... Publish date: December 16, 2008 |
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Straightening out GMAW gun feedability : Causes of poor wire feed and how to avoid themWhether you weld every day as part of your profession or occasionally as a hobby, you are probably always looking for ways to improve the... Publish date: January 13, 2009 |
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Pulse welding eases exotic-metal fabrication : Furnace fabricator pulse welds copper, aluminum-bronzeFundamentally, steelmaking electric arc furnaces transfer energy—lots of it. Used at mini-mills throughout the world, the furnaces'... Publish date: December 14, 2008 |
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Measuring up as a welderKnowing how to read a tape measure, or I should say not knowing how to read a tape measure, caused me a lot of aggravation one day. I was... Publish date: November 25, 2008 |
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Truckin' along : Fabricator 'dumps' spatter, improves deposition with new welding technologyDump bodies start out upside down and are flipped after the sides are attached. Then the fronthead and tailgate, including hinges, are welded in... Publish date: November 25, 2008 |
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GTAW common joint designsWelding a T joint on aluminum, the welder demonstrates proper torch and filler metal positioning. Photo courtesy of Weldcraft. The three most... Publish date: November 11, 2008 |
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Tips for TIG torches : Simplifying torch assemblyAs if gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) weren't already difficult to master, GTAW torches have numerous interchangeable parts and designs to... Publish date: November 11, 2008 |
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TIG for titanium tubing : Success hinges on filler metal selection, cleanness, gas coverageTitanium is 45 percent lighter than steel, 60 percent heavier than aluminum, and more than three times stronger than either of them. While it... Publish date: October 28, 2008 |
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The root causes of weld defects : Poor procedures, design lead to welding problems on the floorWeld defects happen for a host of reasons. Air may creep into the weldment to cause porosity. The wrong amount of heat can cause cracking. Bad... Publish date: October 28, 2008 |
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Welding hazards and how to prevent themIn my articles, I relate some of the funny, crazy, and scary things I've seen or had happen to me. I do this for several reasons. One,... Publish date: September 30, 2008 |
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Understanding ultrasonic welding : What it is; what it does; where it's goingFigure 1 Click image to view larger Although the means by which the vibrations are produced in the wedge-reed system differ from the lateral... Publish date: September 30, 2008 |
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GTAW the thin line : Best practices prevent common problems when welding thin materialLea este articulo en Espanol Thin is in—for materials, that is. Because of stringent weight, space, and design requirements in... Publish date: August 26, 2008 |
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Welder training essentials: Positioning it right : Clearly identifying welding positions is vitalFigure 1 Click image to view larger ASME Section IX specifies the ranges of production welding positions. Lea este articulo en Espanol... Publish date: August 26, 2008 |
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The lowdown on low-alloy filler metals : Your options for welding chrome-moly pipeChrome-moly pipe has become a standard in industries such as power generation, chemical processing, and petroleum refinement, not only for its... Publish date: June 17, 2008 |
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Submerged arc welding : then and now : It's not your father's sub-arc processSubmerged arc welding (SAW) is so named because the weld and arc zone are submerged beneath a blanket of flux. The flux material becomes... Publish date: July 29, 2008 |
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Becoming the best danged welder on the blockIn recent articles I've asked why in the heck you'd want to weld , and I've discussed what companies want from workers , so now I... Publish date: July 29, 2008 |
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20,000 welds under the sea : Maintaining and repairing the world's largest shipsGlobe-trotting to places like Rio and Curaçao sounds like an adventure out of a spy movie. It's actually just another day at work for... Publish date: July 29, 2008 |
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Troubleshooting welding conductivityTight connections between the cables, feeder, power source, gun components, and the workpiece are essential to delivering a consistent current... Publish date: June 17, 2008 |
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Tips for troubleshooting GMAW consumables : Gun and consumable issues have many potential causes but inexpensive, simple curesMaking a high-quality gas metal arc weld is no easy task. But making a high-quality weld when your gun and consumables aren't functioning... Publish date: June 17, 2008 |
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¿Atascado en la SMAW? : Respuestas fáciles a 8 preguntas comunes sobre electrodosRead this article in English Usar SMAW puede ser tan complicado para el soldador amateur como lo es para el profesional. Contestar... Publish date: April 1, 2008 |
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See Brennan go : 16-year-old finds passion is racing and weldingMost 16-year-old high school students are focused on getting their driver's licenses, planning for the next school dance, or gearing up for... Publish date: May 13, 2008 |
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Automation training for a new work force. : What to look for in an orbital welding training programFinding skilled welders is becoming difficult and will only become more difficult in the near future. According to the American Welding Society... Publish date: May 13, 2008 |
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What do companies want from their workers?As an author, my trademark is beginning my articles with something stupid I've done. Fortunately, or unfortunately I have a huge list to... Publish date: May 13, 2008 |
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Modified GMAW for root passes : Modified process improves results on stainless, carbon steel pipeA new, modified short-circuit transfer technology can help stainless steel pipe fabricators increase productivity to meet the growing demand for... Publish date: April 15, 2008 |
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Educating beyond the arc : Grant program funds a new kind of welding educationStudents at Lorain County Community College get hands-on training. A new grant program has allowed the school to expand its offerings to include... Publish date: April 15, 2008 |
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Learning TIGPhoto courtesy of The Lincoln Electric Company Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), which used to be called heliarc, is referred to by most... Publish date: March 11, 2008 |
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Flat, straight, and shiny : Student, instructors collaborate on welded metal art sculptureFigure 1 Larry Clevenger, Nancy von Lugossy, and Mike Merriman at the site of their welded metal art sculpture. At the start of each term,... Publish date: March 11, 2008 |
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Spin city : Considering a rotary weld positioner? Look around for the full storyIt's easy to overlook equipment used to position a workpiece for welding, but turn for turn these machines make welding circular assemblies... Publish date: March 11, 2008 |
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The facts on welding titanium : American Welding Society D1.9 Structural Welding Code is a new tool for welders' toolboxesMany engineers and fabricators believe that titanium is a mysterious and difficult metal to weld—a fact that contributes to its... Publish date: March 11, 2008 |
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Virtually welding : Training in a virtual environment gives welding students a leg upA virtual reality simulation of gas metal arc welding a fillet weld. A recent study led to an odd conclusion: Playing video games may... Publish date: March 11, 2008 |
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Go! Brennan : Putting the pedal to the metal and taking the metal to the classroomBrennan Palmiter and his stock car What moves faster than Brennan Palmiter's stock car? Palmiter himself—a young (16), motivated,... Publish date: February 26, 2008 |
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GMAW 101: Setting the correct parametersGood gas metal arc weld. Photo courtesy of Miller Electric Unless you weld for a living, it can be difficult to know if your gas metal arc... Publish date: February 12, 2008 |
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Innovative workholding streamlines welding at Vermeer : Lean thinking helps weed out inefficiencies in the weld cellLean manufacturing drove Vermeer to organize weld cells for maximum productivity. Whenever possible, the company places fixtures in the weld... Publish date: February 12, 2008 |
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Putting the spin on benchtop positioners for tube and pipe welding : Features and capabilities for rotating round workpiecesMany fabricating shops must weld tube and pipe assemblies for both short-run and production-length jobs. Tube to tube, pipe to pipe, and pipe... Publish date: January 29, 2008 |
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Salvaging damaged shaftsPhoto courtesy of B+B Dynamo + Armature Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Shafts are important, highly stressed mechanical elements used to... Publish date: January 15, 2008 |
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Duplex stainless and its alloysWhat is duplex stainless steel? Duplex stainless is fast becoming the material of choice when improved corrosion resistance and mechanical... Publish date: January 15, 2008 |
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Why in the heck would you want to weld?In the high school welding classes I teach, I try to include craftsmen, college/trade school representatives, and military recruiters as... Publish date: January 15, 2008 |
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What's your frequency : The role of adjustable output frequency in GTAWBefore the advent of inverter-based gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) machines, frequency control was rarely thought of as a way to improve... Publish date: January 15, 2008 |
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Start with the basics: Understanding flux-cored wiresBy arming yourself with some basic knowledge, you can choose and use flux-cored wires for your own welding applications confidently.... Publish date: January 15, 2008 |
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Vertical SMAW: It's a stick up : 5 tips to get it right when it's needed mostFigure 1 SMAW, or stick welding, requires a certain mastery of skills, and vertical and overhead stick welding is that much more... Publish date: January 15, 2008 |
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9-1-1: Weld Emergency! : Microwelding shop performs on-the-spot fixesLooking through the microscope of the laser welding machine, Eric Hild adds metal to a part the size of a battery, which is held stationary by a... Publish date: November 6, 2007 |
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Up to speed : Welders at Penske Racing strive for strength and safetyNASCAR® roots run deep in the American Southeast. More than 50 years ago, atop sandlot racetracks with haystack walls, local thrill-seekers... Publish date: November 6, 2007 |
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Holding up under 'pier' pressure : Metal pier manufacturer banks on durability, service to stay afloatNordcap began using steel to build its docks because the steel lasts longer than wood and it creates a minimal footprint on the bottom of the... Publish date: November 6, 2007 |
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The whats, whys, and whens of GTAWIf you are among those who want to learn about welding just for fun, or if you are considering a new career, knowledge is always the key to... Publish date: November 6, 2007 |
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Ensure good feeding with FCAW electrodesThe FCAW process in the United States is currently estimated at more than 245 million pounds a year and still growing in popularity and use in all... Publish date: August 8, 2007 |
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Orbital welding of stainless steel pipe for water systems : Productivity and quality improved over manual weldingThis typical AWT skid shows orbitally welded stainless steel tubing mounted on a stainless frame. After being the industrial wing of a... Publish date: October 9, 2007 |
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Obtenga la conexión : 5 consejos prácticos para conectar su antorcha de GTAWYa sea que usted sea nuevo en la soldadura por arco de tungsteno con gas (GTAW) o que usted sea un fabricante experto, los miles de... Publish date: October 9, 2007 |
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No hay nada más sano que una bocanada de aire fresco : Cómo controlar los riesgos para la salud por vapores de soldaduraLa mayoría de los soldadores que usan poderosas herramientas y equipo comprenden los riesgos de seguridad asociados con éstos. Algunos riesgos... Publish date: July 10, 2007 |
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Don't underestimate welding vocabI was recently involved in a discussion about a joint discontinuity. We were trying to determine whether it could be considered undercut or... Publish date: September 11, 2007 |