- FMA
- The Fabricator
- FABTECH
- Canadian Metalworking
Categories
- Additive Manufacturing
- Aluminum Welding
- Arc Welding
- Assembly and Joining
- Automation and Robotics
- Bending and Forming
- Consumables
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Electric Vehicles
- En Español
- Finishing
- Hydroforming
- Laser Cutting
- Laser Welding
- Machining
- Manufacturing Software
- Materials Handling
- Metals/Materials
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Plasma Cutting
- Power Tools
- Punching and Other Holemaking
- Roll Forming
- Safety
- Sawing
- Shearing
- Shop Management
- Testing and Measuring
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Waterjet Cutting
Industry Directory
Webcasts
Podcasts
FAB 40
Advertise
Subscribe
Account Login
Search
The Welder - Articles - Page 3
Consumables Corner: Roadmap to success for a welding supervisor
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Aug 22, 2023
- Consumables
- Article
The Certified Welding Supervisor certification and material will help welders learn more about deposition rates, efficiencies, and output.
- From The Fabricator
Using laser scanning to inspect part cleanliness
- By Alexander Blätterman
- Aug 21, 2023
- Finishing
- Article
Stand-alone and inline laser scanners perform the crucial job of assessing part cleanliness before certain manufacturing processes.
Aluminum Etc.: The future looks bright for aluminum in manufacturing
- By Gina Cutts
- Aug 19, 2023
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Gina Cutts says the future of aluminum in manufacturing looks promising as manufacturers rally around the positives rather than the negatives associated with aluminum products.
Tips for welding wire drum storage, handling, and setup
- By Lewis Nerone
- Aug 16, 2023
- Consumables
- Article
Proper storage, handling, and setup of welding wire drums will help shops reduce consumables costs, production interruptions, damage, and product waste.
The Last Pass: How welders can build their professional network
- By Greg Siepert
- Aug 15, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding instructor and The Last Pass columnist Greg Siepert continues his conversation on the most valuable pieces of advice he’s received, this time focusing on networking and its relationship with joining professional organizations.
How have welders influenced welding helmet design?
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Aug 15, 2023
- Safety
- Article
Welders past and present have helped pave the way for how welding helmets look and feel and which features they include.
Advice on small business ownership and becoming a certified welding inspector
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Aug 12, 2023
- Shop Management
- Article
It’s been one step at a time for Jeremy Condrey, whose path in the welding industry includes experience as a welder, CWI, and small business owner.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricators without indoor air control in shop could catch heat
As OSHA takes the first steps toward establishing new heat standards for U.S. workers, companies need to address stifling indoor work environments.
Consumables Corner: Troubleshooting lack of fusion and porosity in submerged arc welding applications
- By David Meyer and Rob Koltz
- Jul 5, 2023
- Consumables
- Article
The Consumables Corner duo address a reader’s struggles with lack of fusion and porosity on complete joint penetration welds, a common issue with submerged arc welding.
Technology advancements in multiprocess welding machines
- By Kodi Welch
- Jun 21, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Advancements in multiprocess welding machines have helped shops increase productivity and flexibility, saving time and money by simplifying all processes for their welders, including SMAW.
The Last Pass: Should welders join a professional organization?
- By Greg Siepert
- Jun 15, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Greg Siepert says three pieces of advice have proved beneficial to him in his welding career. The first piece of advice he discusses is the value of joining a professional organization.
What gas should welders use for manual plasma cutting?
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 14, 2023
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Compressed air typically is used for manual metal plasma cutting in a fab shop. But oxygen, nitrogen, or other gas blends give fabricators ample reasons to use them instead.
Playing With Fire: Judging Michigan’s first SkillsUSA welding sculpture competition
- By Josh Welton
- Jun 12, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Josh Welton was one of the judges for the inaugural SkillsUSA Michigan welding sculpture competition. He reviews the competition, the competitors and their ambitious sculptures, and calls on all welders and metal artists to help grow this niche competition.
Addressing 8 common misconceptions about welding metal-cored wire
- By Tre’ Heflin-King
- Jun 10, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
It’s important for metal fabricators and welders to understand the capabilities and limitations of metal-cored wire before switching from other wire types for arc welding operations.
User-friendly software lessens the learning curve for high-tech welding, cutting equipment
- By Rafael Guerrero
- Jun 8, 2023
- Arc Welding
- Article
Three equipment manufacturers share how user-friendly software and interfaces make new technology easier for fab shops to use, thus removing the barrier to entry for less tech-savvy fabricators and improving productivity.
subscribe now
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.
start your free subscription- Stay connected from anywhere
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Fabricator.
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Welder.
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Tube and Pipe Journal.
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Fabricator en Español.
- Stay connected from anywhere
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Fabricator.
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Welder.
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Tube and Pipe Journal.
Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of The Fabricator en Español.
- Trending Articles
The role of flux in submerged arc welding performance
Aluminum MIG wires offer smooth feeding, reduced tangling
Building a successful welding program from the ground up
Connecticut students compete in Maritime Welding Competition
Welding power source’s modes designed to help optimize performance
- Industry Events
Laser Welding Certificate Course
- May 7 - August 6, 2024
- Farmington Hills, IL
World-Class Roll Forming Workshop
- June 5 - 6, 2024
- Louisville, KY
Advanced Laser Application Workshop
- June 25 - 27, 2024
- Novi, MI
Precision Press Brake Certificate Course
- July 31 - August 1, 2024
- Elgin,