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From June 2009 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Field welding repair : Key steps and equipment selection

Engine-driven welding generators feature 5,500 to 20,000 watts of generator power, depending on the model, for running grinders (pictured),...

Publish date: June 9, 2009

From March 2007 issue of Practical Welding Today

Brazing copper and copper alloys : When to use it and how to do it

Figure 1 Brazing takes place above 840 degrees F but below the melting point of the base metal.Source: CDA, Copper Tube Handbook. Four...

Publish date: March 13, 2007

From November 2004 issue of www.thefabricator.com

Weld repair—Analyze the failure before attempting the repair

Failure Analysis Almost anything can fracture. The science investigating the origins of fractures is called failure analysis , and it is...

Publish date: November 9, 2004

From July 2004 issue of Practical Welding Today

Delta repair welders aim high : An introduction to GTAW repair at Delta Air Lines

Pilots refer to flying experience as "seat time." For the 300-plus certified welders in Delta Air Lines' TechOps division, the term has a...

Publish date: July 13, 2004

From  issue of www.thefabricator.com

The future of structural welding

Like my history of welding article , this article is my small insight into the future of structural welding. Like I said before, if...

Publish date: January 13, 2004

From  issue of Practical Welding Today

Making structural repairs in the field : Tips for solving typical problems

Any structural welder will tell you that it's a nuisance to fix someone else's repair work error, but mistakes happen--at the drawing...

Publish date: May 30, 2001

From  issue of The FABRICATOR

Mixing welds & bolts : Practical ideas for design professionals

In a variety of structural situations, an engineer may need to assess the strength of a connection made with welds and mechanical fasteners. Today...

Publish date: June 13, 2002

From  issue of Practical Welding Today

Repair Brazing: Fixing Faulty Jobs and worn-out components

Brazing is a versatile process used in many industries to join materials permanently. Repair brazing is an essential part of the industry...

Publish date: July 26, 2002

From  issue of Practical Welding Today

Optimizing repair welding in oil refineries : Getting out from between a rock and a hard place

Author's Note: This article originated as a conversation in which I explained why I should not present a paper on refinery welding—that...

Publish date: February 27, 2003