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Practical Welding Today January/February 2010
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: Sizing up feedability and conductivity in contact tips
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 2, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: There seems to be a lot of controversy about what size contact tip to use for GMAW aluminum. Can you give me any advice? A: The contact tip has two functions. First, it provides guidance for the welding wire. Second, it provides a means of conducting welding current from the welding torch...
Pulsed MIG welding settings for trim
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 1, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Check out pulsed MIG welding settings for tackling trim.
Consumables Corner: Storing stick electrodes
- By Jay Ginder and Jerry Mathison
- Aug 21, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: I recently saw a comment that regular stick electrodes could be overdried in ovens to the point of causing poor weld performance. Is this true? We store all our electrodes, including low-hydrogen, at 135 to 140 degrees F at all times and have not noticed any problems. We are located in Arizona,...
The X's and O's of oxyfuel
- By David Bell
- Jan 15, 2010
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Article
If properly used and well-maintained, this equipment can cut, heat, and weld metals safely. But damaged, worn, or improperly handled equipment can lead to safety hazards such as fire and explosions that can cause serious injury or death. To know how to handle and care for the equipment and devices found in oxyfuel cutting and welding, you have to first be familiar with them and the kind of care they need.
Love your gloves
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 14, 2010
- Safety
- Article
Pulling on a pair of welding gloves, for many welders, is like second nature. What may not be second nature, however, is choosing the right glove to fit your needs of protection,comfort, and dexterity. Just as welding processes differ, so do the gloves that are best-suited for those processes.
GMAW guns and consumables
- By Andy Monk
- Jan 6, 2010
- Arc Welding
- Article
Think GMAW guns and consumables don't have an impact on your final weld? Think again. By separating the myths surrounding GMAW guns and their consumables from the facts, you can ensure you're not compromising performance or weld integrity.
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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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