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Practical Welding Today July/August 2017
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: How shielding gases affect the welding arc, weld bead
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Aug 1, 2017
- Consumables
- Article
Is rework necessary if shielding gas blends are occasionally shared between GMAW and FCAW? The experts tackle this question and provide insights as to what argon and CO2 bring to the weld.
Determining weave bead width
- By Paul Cameron
- Jul 31, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Dive into our blog on determining weave bead width.
Aluminum Workshop: What Temperature Does Aluminum Melt?
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 31, 2017
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
At what temperature does aluminum melt? Our experts answer this question as well as what filler is right for the job. Learn about aluminum melting temps here.
Detailing DeepTIG
- By Dr. Ian Harris, Dr. Yehuda Baskin, and Philip A. Baskin
- Jul 28, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
EWI DeepTIG uses specialized metal oxides to increase weld penetration in GTAW. The patented process uses proprietary oxide formulations which, when applied to the surface of the workpieces to be joined, increases weld penetration and consequently enhances process productivity. It has been shown to increase weld penetration in GTAW by up to 300 percent.
Don’t get stuck on stick
- By Philip Brown
- Jul 27, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
The foundational principles that will help beginners become good stick welders include choosing the correct electrode, properly setting up their power source, and mastering both a consistent work angle and a consistent travel speed.
Going mechanized with plasma
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 27, 2017
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
A mechanized plasma table with state-of-the-art software opened a new realm of possibilities for a traditional structural steel fabricator based in Aurora, Ill.
Transforming a welding program from zero to hero
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 25, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Seventeen years ago, Harper College, located in northwest Chicago suburb of Palatine, Ill., had no welding program to speak of. Today it’s more than 500 students strong during fall and spring terms with an array of programs, including basic welding, maintenance welding, pipe welding, CNC machining, and most recently metal fabricating. The transformation is remarkable, and a lot of the credit goes to the man who, before taking the job, never even knew he wanted to teach. That’s why Kurt Billsten is the 2017 PWTeacher of the Year.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/14/2024
- Running Time:
- 62:12
Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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