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Arc Welding - Page 35
- From The Fabricator
Putting the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost to the test for tradespeople on the move
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 11, 2021
- Blog Post
Metal fabricator Josh Welton reviews the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost. He sees what it can offer to metalworkers on the move by putting the onboard generator to the test with a welding machine and other power tools.
- From The Fabricator
Working toward zero recordables in the metal fabrication shop
A conversation with BTD Manufacturing reveals how a metal fabrication operation with 1,300 employees in four locations is able to keep its OSHA recordable incidents down to a handful each year.
- From The Welder
Kemper’s parameters database for 100 torches optimizes VacuFil i fume extraction
- Jul 5, 2021
- Product Release
Kemper has developed a torch database for effective torch extraction.
- From The Fabricator
Why not make welding training more like work?
Northland Career Center (NCC) in Platte City, Mo., runs its industrial welding program like it’s a real-world workplace. Local metal fabrication companies and students appear happy with the results.
- From The Welder
Harbor Freight Tools’ VULCAN OUTLAW 195 SMAW system with generator delivers smooth welding
- Jul 1, 2021
- Product Release
Harbor Freight Tools has introduced the new VULCAN OUTLAW 195 engine-driven SMAW unit with 6,500-W Predator generator.
- From The Welder
Playing With Fire: Why it’s problematic to redefine the word infrastructure
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 30, 2021
- Article
President Joe Biden recently released his infrastructure plan. Detroit metal fabricator Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding writes how he believes Biden chose politics over real improvement.
- From The Fabricator
Making a metal fabricator proud
The family that owns Brixius Manufacturing is figuring out the best way to bring the family’s third generation into the business and keep growing the Manitowoc, Wis.-based metal fabrication shop.
- From The Welder
Jim's Cover Pass: Don’t let modern-day power sources intimidate you
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Jun 23, 2021
- Article
Jim Mosman compares the bells and whistles on modern welding power sources to the infinite number of channels available on cable television. While they are convenient and useful to some, he still tends to fall back on his favorites.
5 tips for how to weld welding stainless steel tube and pipe
- By Ken Stanzel and Matt Brandt
- Jun 22, 2021
- Article
Need to know how to weld stainless steel? It isn’t very difficult to work with, but does require attention to detail. Learn our stainless steel welding tips here.
- From The Welder
Stubby Slam’d ultralow gas lens available from Arc-Zone
- Jun 17, 2021
- News Release
Arc-Zone has released the Stubby Slam’d ultralow gas lens to help fabricators shrink the front end of their 17, 18, 26, and 3 series GTAW torches.
- From The Welder
Creating prestige around skilled trades with YouTube competition series
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jun 16, 2021
- Article
Project MFG founder Ray Dick discusses the National Skilled Trade Challenge, the YouTube series “Clash of Trades,” and the state of U.S. manufacturing.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH: Back in business
The city of Chicago and state of Illinois have seen enough adults get the COVID-19 vaccine. That means McCormick Place is open for business and FABTECH 2021 will happen Sept. 13-16.
- From The Welder
Hobart FabCOR Edge XP metal-cored wire helps reduce postweld cleaning
- Jun 14, 2021
- News Release
Hobart has introduced its new FabCOR Edge XP metal-cored wire.
- From The Welder
Kansas City fabricator's first metal sculpture a giant success
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jun 12, 2021
- Article
A Kansas City metal fabricator's first crack at creating a large-scale metal sculpture has been a huge success, to say the least. A giant rose fabricated by Jay Lockett of Jay FabWerks is on display in downtown Lee’s Summit, Mo.
- From The Welder
Quip-Tip contact tip from American Weldquip stays tight in the diffuser
- Jun 10, 2021
- Product Release
American Weldquip has introduced the Quip-Tip contact tip, which features dual taper mating surfaces.
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