Field welding repair : Key steps and equipment selectionEngine-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 |
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Brazing copper and copper alloys : When to use it and how to do itFigure 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 |
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Weld repair—Analyze the failure before attempting the repairFailure Analysis Almost anything can fracture. The science investigating the origins of fractures is called failure analysis , and it is... Publish date: November 9, 2004 |
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Delta repair welders aim high : An introduction to GTAW repair at Delta Air LinesPilots 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 |
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The future of structural weldingLike 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 |
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Making structural repairs in the field : Tips for solving typical problemsAny 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 |
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Mixing welds & bolts : Practical ideas for design professionalsIn 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 |
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Repair Brazing: Fixing Faulty Jobs and worn-out componentsBrazing 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 |
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Optimizing repair welding in oil refineries : Getting out from between a rock and a hard placeAuthor'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 |