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Practical Welding Today November/December 2008
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.
Stainless Steel Workshop: Stainless steel production certification
- By Jeff Heagey
- Mar 23, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
There continues to be confusion in the marketplace about the conformance standard fr the various classifications of stainless steel products. The American Welding Society establishes guidelines to which manufacturers must conform depending on the specification. However, within the specification,...
Aluminum Workshop: Matching colors after anodizing
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 5, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: I’m welding on 6061-T6 tubing which then gets anodized. I was advised to use 5356 filler metal to get a good color match between the tubing and the weld after anodizing. The color match is close, but the weld and the tubing are a slightly different color after anodizing. What can I do to get...
Arc Welding 101: Certified to weld?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 20, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: What does it mean to be an AWS-certified welder? Joe C. A: Certification can open doors, present opportunities, and put you out front in a tough job market. However, not all welders are AWS-certified. My younger brother Joe, a service manager for an import car dealership on the West Coast,...
Understanding GMAW transfer modes
- By Jerry Mathison
- Dec 14, 2008
- Consumables
- Article
Understanding GMAW transfer modes includes knowledge of globular transfer welding, spray transfer welding, and short circuit welding. Learn which is right for you.
Truckin' along
- Nov 25, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
A fabricator of dump truck bodies reduced spatter, improved deposition, and increased productivity when it incorporated in new inverter power sources and weld monitoring software.
Tips for TIG torches
- By Jack Fulcer
- Nov 11, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
Proper installation of GTAW torches—whether air- or water-cooled—is just one bullet on a long list of reasons that GTAW is so complex. The best way to simplify torch installation is to become familiar with the components and how to assemble them properly.
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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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