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Practical Welding Today July/August 2007
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.
Determining welding shielding gas ratios
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 29, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Dive into welding shielding gas ratios and when to use certain ratios.
Maximize comfort with the lightweight Speedglas SL welding helmet
3M's new Speedglas™ Super Light (SL) Welding Helmet and Auto-Darkening Filter (ADF) set a new standard for comfort and lightweight. The SL helmet is our lightest helmet today, weighing 25% lighter than our other Speedglas helmets. State-of-the-art liquid crystal design. The new SL model...
Get started with modular fixturing
- By Bluco Corporation
- Aug 8, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
The Demmeler modular fixturing system for welding is an ideal tool for prototypes, repair parts, custom parts, process development or any other short run welding job, including short-run robotic applications. Precise fixtures can be ready in a matter of hours. The system includes a full range of...
Why doesn't my fume extraction work?
Many welding manufacturers today have experienced a great disappointment with fume extraction systems for their welding processes. Often this problem has little to do with the actual filtration equipment itself, but with the way it is applied to the application. Improper sizing and misapplication...
Ensure good feeding with FCAW electrodes
- By ESAB Welding & Cutting
- Aug 8, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
The FCAW process in the United States is currently estimated at more than 245 million pounds a year and still growing in popularity and use in all segments of the welding industry. One of the common issues often portrayed as a wire problem, commonly referred to as "birdnesting," is actually due to...
Select a torch tip when using oxyfuel
- Aug 8, 2007
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Article
There has been much discussion on the value of plasma-arc and laser-beam processes for cutting and welding, but oxyfuel is still the most commonly used method. The products are very robust and easy to use. The cost of entry to use this method is relatively modest – only several hundred dollars...
Improving your mechanized welding process
- By BUG-O Systems
- Aug 8, 2007
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Mechanized welding increases production, improves product quality and work environment, and reduces metal distortion. Learn about mechanized welding now.
Choose the right industrial marker for your next job
- By LA-CO Industries
- Aug 8, 2007
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
On any welding job, the right tools are essential for precision, efficiency and safety, and selecting the right marking tool is a key decision that is sometimes overlooked. LA-CO®/Markal® provides the welding trade with durable options for high performance industrial markers, ensuring the...
Cleaning cylinders internally and externally
- By LS Industries
- Aug 8, 2007
- Finishing
- Article
Whether you are planning a full scale cylinder testing operation or just want to keep your cylinders looking clean and new, the Cylblast shot blasters from LS Industries are the answer. Other methods of cleaning cylinders are more expensive, time consuming and less efficient than steel shot...
Analyze your arc welding cost
- By OTC Daihen
- Aug 8, 2007
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Looking to purchase new arc welding power sources or robots in the near future? Need to justify your costs to get your budget approved? Read on to find out how to simply calculate return on investment (ROI) as well as expected savings. Our extensive research on arc welding cost shows that one of...
Extreme weld makeover
- Jul 10, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
A Memphis, Tenn., custom fabricator completed the redesign of its welding operations by purchasing and integrating new welding equipment and software to help increase productivity and to diversify its capabilities.
Lost and found
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 10, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
A welder from Boston makes realistic scupltures depicting boats, motorcycles, cars, and planes using discarded junk found in garbage piles, yard sales, flea markets, and dumps.
Stuck on SMAW?
- By Mike Crawford
- Jul 10, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Using SMAW can be just as complicated for the hobbyist as it is for the professional welder. Answering common questions about electrode classification, capability, and how each differs from one another can help ensure success.
Aluminum Workshop: To weld or not to weld Alclad
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 10, 2007
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Q: I have some aluminum sheet that I would like to use to fabricate a project. The only marking on it is "Alclad." Other than that, I have no idea what alloy it is. Can you tell me what filler metal to use to weld it?A: Whether you realize it or not, you have seen Alclad sheet hundreds of times....
Is welding bad for your health? Learn about welding health risks
- By Michael Ladd
- Jul 10, 2007
- Safety
- Article
Knowing what welding health risks there are can help to ensure healthy living later in life. Is welding bad for your health? Find out all about it here.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- 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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