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The Welder May/June 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.
Aluminum Etc.: Use 4043 for GTAW and 5356 for GMAW
- By Gina Cutts
- Jul 7, 2021
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
A simple standard has helped Gina Cutts make the best filler metal choice for aluminum GTAW and GMAW.
Playing With Fire: Why it’s problematic to redefine the word infrastructure
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 30, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
President Joe Biden recently released his infrastructure plan. Detroit metal fabricator Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding writes how he believes Biden chose politics over real improvement.
Jim's Cover Pass: Don’t let modern-day power sources intimidate you
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Jun 23, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Jim Mosman compares the bells and whistles on modern welding power sources to the infinite number of channels available on cable television. While they are convenient and useful to some, he still tends to fall back on his favorites.
Creating prestige around skilled trades with YouTube competition series
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jun 16, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Project MFG founder Ray Dick discusses the National Skilled Trade Challenge, the YouTube series “Clash of Trades,” and the state of U.S. manufacturing.
Kansas City fabricator's first metal sculpture a giant success
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jun 12, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
A Kansas City metal fabricator's first crack at creating a large-scale metal sculpture has been a huge success, to say the least. A giant rose fabricated by Jay Lockett of Jay FabWerks is on display in downtown Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Consumables Corner: Not sure what metal you’re welding? Here are some tips
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Jun 9, 2021
- Consumables
- Article
Making a repair weld on an unknown material? Here are some tips to help you identify what it is you’re welding.
How to pass the CWI exam
- By American Welding Society
- May 26, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
CWI exams are meant to be challenging to lay the groundwork for critical responsibilities. Aspiring welding inspectors can learn how to pass the CWI test here!
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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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