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Practical Welding Today January/February 2009
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: To reheat, not to reheat T4 temper material
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 5, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: Three years ago I bought 6061-T4 extrusions for a project. My idea was to weld in the T4 temper and then to improve the strength of the weld by performing an aging treatment after welding. The project sat dormant until now. Will the T4 temper material need to be heat-treated again before...
Weld weaving and whipping: Negatives to consider
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 9, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Weld weaving and whipping have their fair share of negatives. Learn more about them here.
Consumables Corner: Advancements in SAW
- By Michael Ostaffe
- Aug 29, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: What role does flux and wire play in submerged arc welding? A: It is important to choose the right flux and wire combination for submerged arc welding (SAW) processes. This will allow you to gain efficiency while meeting your performance requirements. Basic submerged arc welding uses a single...
A briefing on portable milling tools:
- By David Schreiner
- Feb 24, 2009
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
By following eight simple rules regarding material removal, lubrication, and tips for general use, you can be sure that you are operating your portable milling tool correctly.
Safeguarding against robotic welding hazards
- By Mike Carlson
- Feb 10, 2009
- Safety
- Article
Safety light screens, safety interlock switches, and two-hand controls are three types of safeguarding devices that can be used as part of a comprehensive safety system for robotic welding setups in your shop.
A shielding gas primer for GTAW
- By W.F. Garth Stapon
- Jan 27, 2009
- Consumables
- Article
With so many blends of shielding gas available, it can be a difficult task to determine which gas or gas blend best suits a particular GTAW application. To simplify that task, you must first understand the distinct properties that each gas or gas mixture brings to the table and how best to optimize the mixture once it's been determined.
Straightening out GMAW gun feedability
- By Kyle Stuart
- Jan 13, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Don't let GMAW wire feed tie you into knots. Familiarize yourself with how to identify wire feedability issues and how to fix them to ensure that you get optimal weld strength and appearance.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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