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Practical Welding Today September/October 2009
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 Workshop: Is aluminum ductile or brittle?
- By Frank Armao
- Dec 3, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Want to test if aluminum is ductile or brittle? Learn why Charpy testing is not irrelevant and won't get you the answers you're looking for. Find out more here.
Vertical-up or -down for robotic welding?
- By Paul Cameron
- Oct 3, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Vertical-up and vertical-down welding area significantly different from one another in the technique used and the resulting finish weld. See which is best for robotic welding.
Consumables Corner: Choosing a filler metal supplier with critical welds in mind
- By Michael Ostaffe
- Aug 25, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: What should we look for when choosing a filler metal supplier for critical welds, such as those in the power generation industry? A: For critical applications, you need to find a supplier with a long track record in understanding the needs, developing products, and creating solutions for that...
Welding her way outside the box
- By Amanda Carlson
- Sep 25, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Suburban Chicago artist Pamela Olin first picked up a welding torch five months after giving birth to her second child. Sixteen years later Olin still has a welding gun in hand, but now she wants to educate other women on thinking outside the box and considering welding as a hobby or as a career option.
SMAW techniques: A welder's guide with tips for beginners
- By Harry Sadler
- Sep 15, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common form of arc welding. Dive into our guide to learn helpful tips for beginners and masters alike.
Getting the SPA treatment
- Sep 1, 2009
- Shop Management
- Article
You may think your gas welding and fabrication operation is on track, but what you may not see could hurt you in the long run. Performing a safety and performance audit will help you evaluate the safety and efficiency of your operations, minimize liability, and help ensure compliance with local state fire and safety requirements.
SMAW: A welder's guide - Advice and troubleshooting tips for beginners
- Sep 1, 2009
- Arc Welding
- Article
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is the most common form of arc welding. However, creating a good weld is not always easy, especially for a beginner. Following a few simple tips as well as learning the common weld defect and how to fix them will have you on your way to laying quality SMAW welds.
Understanding low-alloy steel
- By Keith Packard
- Sep 1, 2009
- Consumables
- Article
Alloys comprise 1 to 5 percent of a particular steels content and are added to provide the steel with a specific attribute. Knowing the type of low-alloy steel you have will help you to choose the right filler metal and achieve good weld quality.
- Podcasting
- 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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