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Practical Welding Today July/August 2005
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: An introduction to pulsed MIG power supplies
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 19, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: What’s the story behind pulsed gas metal arc welding (GMAW) aluminum? Some think it’s great, but others say it’s just a way for equipment makers to sell expensive power supplies. A: GMAW transfers metal in three ways. At low currents, you get short-circuit transfer, in which the molten...
Car body panel welding
- By Marty Rice
- Nov 12, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Marty Rice explains the keys to welding on car body panels and how to avoid blowing out the metal.
Time and money
- By Anthony Nikodym and Tim Hensley
- Jul 12, 2005
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
To choose the best tubular electrode, you should consider some basic factors relevant to any welding application: base metal, gas, weld size, and joint position requirements.
Laser welding in Singapore
- By Stephanie Vaughan
- Jul 12, 2005
- Laser Welding
- Article
Prototyping parts for projects with shorter lead times and meeting the automotive industry's mass production needs were two large goals for Amtek more than a year ago. Amtek turned to laser welding to meet its goals.
Random radiography
- By Walter Sperko, P.E.
- Jul 12, 2005
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Fabricators and contractors always should check to be sure that the extent of nondestructive examination and the acceptance criteria required are understood clearly by all parties and documented in writing.
Preventing welding-related fires
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 12, 2004
- Safety
- Article
Before welding, professional and hobbyist welders must be knowledgeable about potential fire hazards and safe practices. They also must examine the work area and adjacent areas, welding equipment, and consumables for hazards and take appropriate measures to ensure safety.
- Podcasting
- 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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