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The Welder January/February 2018
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.
Jim’s Cover Pass: Hazardous welding fumes - What about cadmium?
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Jan 30, 2018
- Safety
- Article
In this inaugural column, AWS CWI/CWE Jim Mosman, Odessa College industrial technology chair, discusses hexavalent chromium and cadmium and the adverse health risks associated with both.
Consumables Corner: Heat input and its effects on material properties
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jan 29, 2018
- Consumables
- Article
Columnists Nina Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler dive into the world of heat input.
Aluminum Workshop: Two flowmeters don’t make a right
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 26, 2018
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Frank Armao rings in the new year by cautioning welders about a poor practice that is fairly commonplace.
Recapping Schweissen & Schneiden 2017
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 22, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
When people think of Germany in the fall, most often they envision Oktoberfest, considered to be the world’s largest beer festival and fair. But every four years Germany is also home to Schweissen & Schneiden, a welding and cutting trade fair that draws equipment manufacturers and attendees from...
Women, welding, and a changing cultural landscape
- By Josh Welton
- Jan 22, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
The rapid-fire exposure of high-powered men in politics, entertainment, and business has sparked a movement imploring for change in the way people in power behave. Welding, too, is in need of a change in terms of how it embraces, views, and relates with female welders. Josh Welton lends his views on the subject and provides a sounding board for several women welders to share their experiences navigating the male-dominated trade.
Catching up with Brennan Palmiter
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 20, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
In 2008, 16-year-old Brennan Palmiter had quite the resume. He was a race car driver, a teen spokesperson for welding and the trades, and he was on the path to earning an associates degree and high school diploma at the same time. Now 25, Palmiter is embarking on a career as a robotic welding applications engineer with the same energy and enthusiasm that he had as a teen.
Manual plasma cutting and gouging in 2018
- By Harry Mellott and JoAnn Bortles
- Jan 19, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Just like upgrading your computer to keep up with the latest technology, investing in plasma tools is an important component in precision fabricating. Advancements in technology and equipment are making metal removal faster, easier, safer, and more economical. These tools and techniques can make your job less stressful and more enjoyable.
From shop helper to sought-after certified welder
- By Tim Heston
- Jan 19, 2018
- Arc Welding
- Article
Serendipity got Travis James Kurtzeborn into welding. Patience, persistence, and tenacity made him a success. His story shows the importance of exposing students to the welding craft. Without a lucky encounter, Kurtzeborn wouldn’t be where he is today.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
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- 05/07/2024
- Running Time:
- 67:38
Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe...
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