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Practical Welding Today July / August 2015
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.
Dodging the drought – in business
- By Amanda Carlson
- Aug 4, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
While the much-publicized drought in California has wreaked havoc on the state overall, from the economy to simple daily living, one Santa Ana fabricator is versatile enough to avoid a drought in new and returning business.
The cycle continues
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 29, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Glenn Kay II, the 2015 PWTeacher of the Year, is a self-described workaholic with a passion for welding that was first fueled by competition. Today the 37-year-old has instilled that same passion in his students.
Cutting metal with cutting wheels
- By Tony Hufford
- Jul 27, 2015
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Resinoid-bonded cutting wheels can address a variety of routine manual metal applications in which flexibility and portability are necessary. By following a few best practices, you can extend wheel life, promote safety, and improve productivity and efficiency within the process.
Consumables Corner: Welding dissimilar metals using 309 stainless steel
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jul 27, 2015
- Consumables
- Article
The Consumables Corner team counsels a company struggling with weld fusion when joining ferritic to carbon steel.
Arc Welding 101: Cleaning material with brake cleaner before welding
- By Paul Cameron
- Jul 24, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Combining welding and brake cleaners can lead to serious illness, permanent damage to your internal organs, or even death.
Aluminum Workshop: The real deal when welding aluminum and steel
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 23, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Rumor has it that fabricating aluminum and steel components in the same building can cause contamination in the aluminum. Is this true or is it just a myth? Frank Armao has the answer.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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