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- From The Welder
ESAB launches initiatives to support students pursuing metalworking careers
- Aug 21, 2017
- News Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, S.C., has announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade and manufacturing careers:The WeldItForward student and school contest offers equipment, filler metal, and cash prizes with a total retail value exceeding...
- From The Welder
Pennsylvania College of Technology receives $2 million grant for welding program
- Aug 16, 2017
- News Release
Pennsylvania College of Technology has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand its Avco-Lycoming Metal Trades Center.The Economic Development Administration grant, combined with a $3 million match from the college, will approximately double the size of welding...
- From The Welder
Remote control technology added to welding machines
- Aug 15, 2017
- Product Release
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has expanded its ArcReach® remote control technology to the Trailblazer® 325 power sources and the Big Blue® 600 Air Pak, 800 Duo Pro, and 800 Duo Air Pak models, providing control of welding parameters at the weld joint, without a control cord. The expansion provides...
- From The Welder
Still Building America—Love at first strike
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 8, 2017
- Blog Post
Fortunate are those who discover a passion at an early age that leads to a rewarding career in terms of both income and personal satisfaction. Also fortunate are those who can explore these interests in-depth and prepare for their career in a timely manner. Ian Schwenke is among the fortunate.
- From The Welder
Abicor Binzel names district sales manager in Midwest
- Aug 4, 2017
- News Release
Abicor Binzel, Frederick, Md., has added Andy Schuk as district sales manager, serving the Chicago region, Wisconsin, and western Michigan.
Schuk has more than 30 years of experience in the welding industry, working at Böhler Welding, ESAB, Red-D-Arc, and AirGas.
- From The Welder
Miller giveaway to run through Sept. 15
- Aug 3, 2017
- News Release
Arc welding equipment manufacturer Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wis., has launched the Make My Miller giveaway to recognize enthusiastic welders and reward one participant with a customized Miller machine. It’s the second of three giveaways in 2017 that are part of the WE BUILD campaign,...
- From The Welder
Have fun in your cubicle—better you than me
- By Josh Welton
- Aug 1, 2017
- Blog Post
While it’s not the case for most of those who visit thefabricator.com, many people still believe that a four-year college degree or better is required to have a rewarding career and life. Thankfully, the tide is turning regarding this somewhat erroneous mindset. It turned long ago for Josh Welton, who is proof-positive that white-collar work isn’t for everyone, and it shouldn’t be the ultimate goal.
- From The Welder
Determining weave bead width
- By Paul Cameron
- Jul 31, 2017
- Article
Dive into our blog on determining weave bead width.
- From The Welder
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology hosts open house, ribbon cutting
- Jul 31, 2017
- News Release
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in Troy, Ohio, held an open house July 19 to showcase its newest addition and renovation. The event highlighted the new, 16,000-sq.-ft. Next Generation Welding Learning Facility, which was opened in late October 2016, as well as the newly completed renovation...
- From The Welder
Detailing DeepTIG
- By Dr. Ian Harris, Dr. Yehuda Baskin, and Philip A. Baskin
- Jul 28, 2017
- Article
EWI DeepTIG uses specialized metal oxides to increase weld penetration in GTAW. The patented process uses proprietary oxide formulations which, when applied to the surface of the workpieces to be joined, increases weld penetration and consequently enhances process productivity. It has been shown to increase weld penetration in GTAW by up to 300 percent.
- From The Welder
Don’t get stuck on stick
- By Philip Brown
- Jul 27, 2017
- Article
The foundational principles that will help beginners become good stick welders include choosing the correct electrode, properly setting up their power source, and mastering both a consistent work angle and a consistent travel speed.
- From The Welder
Transforming a welding program from zero to hero
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 25, 2017
- Article
Seventeen years ago, Harper College, located in northwest Chicago suburb of Palatine, Ill., had no welding program to speak of. Today it’s more than 500 students strong during fall and spring terms with an array of programs, including basic welding, maintenance welding, pipe welding, CNC machining, and most recently metal fabricating. The transformation is remarkable, and a lot of the credit goes to the man who, before taking the job, never even knew he wanted to teach. That’s why Kurt Billsten is the 2017 PWTeacher of the Year.
- From The Welder
Universal Technical Institute launches welding technology program
- Jul 24, 2017
- News Release
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has launched a welding technology program at its Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., campus. The Rancho Cucamonga campus is the first of multiple UTI campuses slated to launch the welding program as a part of the school’s strategy to grow its student population and serve...
- From The Fabricator
Stick welding basics: How to stick weld
- By Michael Allen and Nathan Lott
- Jul 12, 2017
- Article
Stick welding, or SMAW, has been around over 100 years and plays an important role in manufacturing. Here's what you need to know about stick welding basics.
- From The Welder
IRCO sells welding automation lines to Niagara Energy Products
- Jul 6, 2017
- News Release
IRCO Automation, Burlington, Ont., has sold two welding automation lines to Niagara Energy Products (NEP), Niagara Falls, Ont., a manufacturer of components for the energy, construction, and petrochemical industries. The lines will be used initially to weld nuclear storage containers measuring up...
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