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The Welder September/October 2023
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.
6 design considerations for localized weld fume control
- By Kyle Billy
- Oct 11, 2023
- Safety
- Article
Shops have a few things to consider when designing an optimal localized fume extraction system for its welders, employees, and operations.
Reaping the benefits of welding fixtures
- By Doug Scheetz
- Sep 29, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding fixtures benefit welders, the shop, and operations. But when is it time to build the fixture, and what is the right type?
Camp offers crash course to teens about welding and careers in skilled trades
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Sep 28, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Teenagers spent a week learning about welding and job opportunities at a camp hosted by Illinois Valley Community College and funded through the Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Foundation.
Michigan fabricator discusses what it takes to grow, retain workers
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Sep 23, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Elite Welding & Fabrication is a fairly new shop, but the Michigan business is trying to live up to its name through its approach to expansion, recruiting and retaining workers, and more.
A Q and A with SkillsUSA welding competition organizers
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Sep 13, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Organizers of the welding-related competitions at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships discuss the categories, young welders, volunteering at the Atlanta gathering, and more.
- Podcasting
- 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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Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
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