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The Welder September/October 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.
Consumables Corner: Why defects happen with one-sided submerged arc welding
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Nov 3, 2021
- Consumables
- Article
One-sided submerged arc welding is a unique process that has equally unique weld defects. Find out what variables make or break this process.
IoT in welding: How it can improve your shop
- By Gary Abke
- Oct 27, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Lean how the industrial internet of things can help your weld shop's efficiency and production.
Playing With Fire: Teaching welders of all abilities fuels the fire
- By Josh Welton
- Oct 20, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Detroit-based welder-fabricator Josh Welton has met people from all walks of life and at different points in their welding journey through his workshops.
Three benefits of robotic welding
- By Josh Leath
- Oct 14, 2021
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Our experts cover three benefits of robotic welding that can streamline automated welding processes in small fab shops. Find out more here.
Jim’s Cover Pass : Why the soft skills matter when hiring welders
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Oct 13, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Having trouble finding and keeping employees in a metal fabrication shop? Hiring managers should also be evaluating their soft skills like compatibility, communication, and professionalism during the interview process.
Welder uses job loss to start a new business repairing outdoor equipment
- By Amanda Carlson
- Oct 13, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
When Southern Illinois-based Robert was laid off from his job, he combined his welding/fabrication skills, hands-on experience building and fixing things, and love of the outdoors to start up a business, Flat Tail Metal Works, to fill a niche in his community.
Aluminum Etc.: Why hot cracking in aluminum welds is common
- By Gina Cutts
- Oct 6, 2021
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Hot cracking in aluminum welds is an incredibly common form of weld defect. Gina Cutts explains why and shares tips to help welders prevent hot cracking.
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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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