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Rick Hopkins
Weiler Abrasives
1 Weiler Drive
Cresco, PA, 18326
570-595-7495
- From The Fabricator
5 steps for proper weld preparation
- By Rick Hopkins
- Nov 25, 2020
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Properly preparing metal for welding is key to producing high quality results, maintaining consistent productivity levels, and minimizing costs—especially costs related to rework and downtime.
Maximizing abrasive performance when cutting or grinding tube
- By Rick Hopkins
- Aug 24, 2019
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Abrasives can be used for grinding and cutting, but the processes and parameters for these two processes are very different. Understanding the differences is the key to maximizing productivity, getting the most out of the product, and enhancing operator comfort and safety.
- From The Welder
Safe practices for wire brushes and abrasives
- By Karen Burke and Rick Hopkins
- May 21, 2019
- Consumables
- Article
Four key factors help ensure safety: speed and size, pressure, orientation, and time (S.P.O.T.) Following these tips not only benefits your safety, they can also extend product life and help you get the best performance out of wire wheels and abrasive products.
Save time and money by optimizing cutting wheel selection
- By Rick Hopkins
- Aug 25, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
In choosing a cutting consumable for handheld power tools, many look at the purchase price. However, price is just one criteria. Understanding the cutting duration, changeover frequency, and the time it takes to do a cutting wheel changeover also are critical factors in choosing the optimal consumable.
- From The Welder
Wire brushes, grinding wheels, and flap discs, oh my!
- By Rick Hopkins
- Sep 19, 2016
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Do you know the difference between a wire brush, a grinding wheel, and a flap disc? Knowing this can help ensure you are spending more time welding and less time cleaning and making repairs.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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