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The Welder July/August 2019
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.
Constructive criticism, high expectations are a form of love
- By Josh Welton
- Jul 31, 2019
- Arc Welding
- Article
In metal fabrication and manufacturing there is no such thing as standing still. We need to stop fearing change at its face, and stop quietly taking whatever our politicians, law officials, and bosses deem good enough. We should loudly fight to shape the change to our liking.
Finishing stainless steel
- By Michael Radaelli
- Jul 27, 2019
- Finishing
- Article
Stainless steel has several common finishes. It’s important to know what these common finishes are and why they are important. Recent innovations in abrasives technology can reduce process steps to deliver the desired finish, including that sought-after surface shine.
What makes stainless steel stainless?
- By Frank Babish
- Jul 26, 2019
- Arc Welding
- Article
The foundation for conquering many stainless steel welding challenges starts with remembering that the material acquires its stainless property by forming a layer of chromium oxide.
A primer for welding stainless steel
- By Rhonda Zatezalo and Terrence Norris
- Jul 25, 2019
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding stainless steel isn’t easy. Here are five challenges all welders should be aware of.
A guide to shielding gases for GMAW
- By Jerome Parker and Seth Perrin
- Jul 24, 2019
- Arc Welding
- Article
Shielding gases protect the weld pool from outside contamination, so it’s critical to use the right one. Learn how to choose the right shielding gas for GMAW here.
Tackling precision stainless steel TIG welding as a team
- By Amanda Carlson and Corey Stulce
- Jul 23, 2019
- Arc Welding
- Article
Three welders from New Hampshire tackle precision stainless steel TIG welding together.
Jim’s Cover Pass: Will there ever be a standard welding instructional curriculum?
- By Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE
- Jul 20, 2019
- Arc Welding
- Article
A welding instructor asks Jim Mosman if there will ever be a standard welding curriculum; Jim explains why there isn't ... yet.
Consumables Corner: Achieving toughness in the HAZ of weld joints
- By Nino Mascalco and Rob Koltz
- Jul 19, 2019
- Consumables
- Article
Do high preheat, high interpass temperatures, and high heat input affect HAZ performance?
Aluminum Workshop: Macroetching and cleaning aluminum
- By Frank Armao
- Jul 18, 2019
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Frank Armao provides options for macroetching and cleaning aluminum when using ammonium hydroxide isn't an option. Learn more on macroetching here.
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- 05/07/2024
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- 67:38
Patrick Brunken, VP of Addison Machine Engineering, joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about the tube and pipe...
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