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Arc Welding - Page 73
Clamping jig aids in mitering, coping, welding at precise locations and angles
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 23, 2018
- Article
Generations of welders have struggled with tube and pipe fitup for welding. One such welder, Tim Uecker, got fed up with using a combination of clamps, vises, jigs, and fixtures, and devised a system specially for setting, marking, cutting (mitering or coping), and welding tube and pipe.
- From The Welder
Recapping Schweissen & Schneiden 2017
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 22, 2018
- 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...
- From The Welder
Women, welding, and a changing cultural landscape
- By Josh Welton
- Jan 22, 2018
- 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.
- From The Welder
Catching up with Brennan Palmiter
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 20, 2018
- 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.
- From The Welder
From shop helper to sought-after certified welder
- By Tim Heston
- Jan 19, 2018
- 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.
- From The Welder
Abicor Binzel hires district sales manager
- Jan 19, 2018
- News Release
Abicor Binzel, Frederick, Md., a provider of torches for GMAW, GTAW, laser welding, and robotic welding, has hired Philip Montez as sales manager for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, northern Louisiana, and Texarkana. Montez most recently worked as an outside sales rep for Professional Welding Supply....
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric expands education offerings with LEEPS program
- Jan 17, 2018
- News Release
Lincoln Electric®, Cleveland, has announced its newest education initiative, the Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools (LEEPS) program. This multitiered program supports welding instructors at levels from junior high school to technical college and beyond. At each level, participating...
- From The Fabricator
Sculptures that move, both kinetically and emotionally
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jan 11, 2018
- Article
Santa Fe, N.M., artist Don Redman believes art and sculpture should be enjoyed by everyone. He strives to work big, push boundaries, fabricate sculptures with longevity, and, most importantly, create something that resonates with the masses.
- From The Welder
IWDC names regional sales manager
- Jan 10, 2018
- News Release
The Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC), Indianapolis, has named Barry Mitchell as regional sales manager. Mitchell’s career started in Ireland, where he served as general manager of his family’s industrial supply business. He later worked for OKI Bering in England and...
- From The Welder
Associated Equipment Co. acquires American Weldquip
- Jan 3, 2018
- News Release
Associated Equipment Co. has purchased American Weldquip, Sharon Center, Ohio, a manufacturer of GMAW guns, robotic torches, and related accessories. Associated Equipment Co. is the parent company of Profax, Pearland, Texas, a manufacturer of torches for GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and arc gouging, as...
- From The Welder
Fronius USA names CEO
- Jan 2, 2018
- News Release
Fronius USA, a manufacturer of welding and solar equipment in Portage, Ind., has appointed Adrian Noronho to serve as director of solar energy and overall CEO of the company. Noronho previously served as managing director of Fronius Australia Pty Ltd. More recently he has been based in Austria at...
- From The Welder
Digging deeper—going beyond yes or no
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 27, 2017
- Blog Post
Social media has its pluses and minuses. Assumptions made from photos and comments can be false, and just because it’s on the Internet doesn’t make it so. Using his posts as an example, Josh Welton explains why it’s a good idea to avoid jumping to conclusions and believing that your observations simply must be true. Dig deeper.
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Champion welder passes on his knowledge
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 20, 2017
- Blog Post
Andrew Cardin had no intention of becoming a welder, but an instructor in a manufacturing shop class turned him on to what would become an award-winning adventure and career. Andrew went on to place 5th in the 2015 WorldSkills welding competition. Now, he is passing along his knowledge and passion for welding to others.
- From The Welder
Welding in Iraq—A learning experience
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 15, 2017
- Blog Post
Needing to “reset” following a series of serious setbacks, Josh Welton took advantage of an out-of-country work experience that was a real eye-opener. Toiling under the hot sun in the summertime in Iraq, he got back into stick welding, learned a lot about repair work in general, and vowed that he never again would compare Detroit to Iraq.
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric hosts 2017 Advanced Motorsports Welding Seminar
- Dec 13, 2017
- News Release
Lincoln Electric® hosted its annual Advanced Motorsports Welding Seminar at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland Nov. 28 and 29. Representatives from NASCAR, IndyCar, the National Hot Rod Association and off-road racing gathered to learn about the latest in motorsports welding techniques and...
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