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Practical Welding Today March/April 2006
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.
Arc Welding 101: Thoriated tungsten and its alternatives
- By Marty Rice
- Nov 6, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: In "TIG welding--An overview," you said you used 2 percent thoriated tungsten until you heard about the health risks. What are other options? Does cost vary significantly (not that cost should matter when it comes to health or safety)? My fabrication shop runs 14 gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)...
The need to feed aluminum
- By Chris Roehl
- Mar 7, 2006
- Consumables
- Article
While using aluminum can present challenges in any welding application, knowing the right questions to ask beforehand will help aid success. Issues include knowing what aluminum filler metal to use, how to store it, and what options are available to help eliminate feeding problems.
Staying grounded
- By Frank Stupczy
- Mar 7, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
Because a typical arc welding setup may consist of several electrical circuits, it's critical to apply and maintain proper grounding methods within the welding area to promote electrical safety in the workplace.
6 steps to successful brazing
- By Creed Darling and Gary DeVries
- Mar 7, 2006
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
In brazing, there are six basic steps that are necessary to make sure that the design and engineering lead to the right outcome. Learn more bout how to braze.
Productivity: From pipe dream to reality
- By Pete Theriot
- Mar 7, 2006
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
As pipe fabricators continue to employ more modern welding processes, they also should consider the role that end preparation plays in productivity. Cutting and clamping methods are two areas to study when it comes to pipe fabrication efficiency.
Female student achieves first for school, state
- Mar 7, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
Jessica Jelinski takes pride in doing her best when it comes to welding -- that's what propelled her to win first place in the SkillsUSA Wisconsin state welding competition in 2005. Today she uses that work ethic to further her welding career and teach other young people about the trades.
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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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