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The Welder March/April 2021
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.
Resistance spot welding and what to know about the technology
- By Tom Snow
- Apr 21, 2021
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Resistance spot welding has been used in manufacturing for years, but it is still misunderstood. Learn the variables and how to choose resistance welding machines.
Consumables Corner: Is it OK to have magnetic welds on a nonmagnetic surface?
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Apr 14, 2021
- Consumables
- Article
Consumables Corner columnists Rob Koltz and Dave Meyer discuss the ferritic (magnetic) and austenitic (nonmagnetic) features of welding stainless steel.
4 preweld actions welders should take before striking arc
- By James Madera
- Apr 7, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
The work a welder does before striking the first arc can have a monumental effect on the scope of a project and the integrity of the metal. Here are four actions to consider before even starting to weld.
Aluminum Etc.: Girls, boys need to see strong women in positions of authority in welding industry
- By Gina Cutts
- Apr 2, 2021
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Reflecting on this past March's Women’s History Month, Aluminum Etc. columnist Gina Cutts takes a break from the "Aluminum" aspect to focus on the "Etc." She discusses her hopes for women gaining more positions of authority in the welding industry.
Jim's Cover Pass: Is welding an art form, scientific process, or both?
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Mar 31, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Jim's Cover Pass columnist Jim Mosman chimes in on the age-old debate: Is welding a scientific process or an art form? Or is it both?
The Weld Scientist unmasked
- By Amanda Carlson
- Mar 24, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
On social media, Nate Bowman is known as Weld Scientist. And even though he isn’t exactly a scientist, his own weld journey has given him plenty of insight to share. As director of welding optimization and education at Central Welding Supply, he makes the pathway for other welders a little less turbulent than the one he experienced.
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- 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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