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Practical Welding Today July/August 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: Tips for Aluminum Repair and Fixing Cracks
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 4, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Find out our expert's answer to a question regarding aluminum repair and how to fix a crack in aluminum. Learn more here.
Arc Welding 101: What's up with a WPS?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 6, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: Do I need a welding procedure specification (WPS) for my company when it is just me and all I do is on-site portable welding of a wide range of items? Steven B. A: Whether your company requires a WPS depends on the customers you serve. For example, if your company is hired to fabricate your...
Consumables Corner: Lowering weld hardness in SAW
- By Michael Ostaffe
- Aug 26, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: We manufacturer dual submerged arc welded (DSAW) pipe for API use. Some jobs require that the weld hardness be below 250 Vickers. We are having trouble meeting that requirement. What can we do? A: Weld hardness restrictions generally are found in pipelines designated for sour service and are...
A streetcar to desire [again]
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 27, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welder/fabricator Bernie Bisnette takes the corroded, worn-down,and skeletal remains of trolley cars and restores them to their originalappearance for the Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, Maine.
Back to school with robotic welding
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 6, 2009
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Northwest Iowa Community College decided nine years ago that it would commit itself to leading the way in welding technology education. That commitment has not changed as the school recently replaced its 16-year-old robotic welding cell with a Robotic Education cell provided in conjunction by Lincoln Electric and FANUC Robotics.
Know your TIG torch
- By Jennifer Simpson
- Jul 1, 2009
- Consumables
- Article
Even though money is tight, saving it by purchasing less reputable GTAW torches or skimping on maintenance practices can cause more harm than good in the long run.
The GTAW top 10
- By Brad Hemmert
- Jul 1, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) often is specified to meet strict aesthetic, structural, or code/standard requirements. The process is complex, and it is undisputedly the most difficult of all the welding processes to learn. The appearance of a GTAW bead can tell you a lot about what you're...
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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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