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Practical Welding Today January/February 2007
The Welder, formerly known as Practical Welding Today, is a showcase of the real people who make the products we use and work with every day. This magazine has served the welding community in North America well for more than 20 years.
Aluminum Workshop: Electrical current in TIG and MIG
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 11, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: When I gas tungsten arc weld (GTAW) aluminum, I always use alternating current (AC), but when I gas metal arc weld (GMAW) aluminum, I always use direct current electrode positive (DCEP). Why the difference? Does anyone GTAW aluminum using DC? Does anyone GMAW using AC? A: In both GTAW and GMAW,...
Arc Welding 101: Preheating a shaft-sprocket assembly
- By Paul Cameron
- Feb 13, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: We 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 are having some failure of the shaft, and I'm wondering what the proper procedure is for welding the assembly together. The sprockets are welded...
7 effects of shielding gas
- By W.F. Garth Stapon and Kevin Lyttle
- Jan 9, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Depending on your application, various components of your shielding gas blend can help or hurt you. Find out what effects shielding gas has on your weld and what you can do to get the best results.
Benefits of autodarkening helmets come to light
- By Derek Baker
- Jan 9, 2007
- Safety
- Article
Autodarkening technology has established a firm place in the welding industry not only as a piece of equipment that provides excellent protection, but also as a means to improve welding performance.
Seeing GTAW through a new lens
- By Mike Sammons
- Jan 9, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Not every welder uses a gas lens on his or her GTAW torch, but gas lenses should be considered for a variety of applications and for several reasons. Knowing what a gas lens does, how to choose one, and how to install and take care of one are critical to getting the most benefits out of it
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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