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Practical Welding Today September / October 2015
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.
Qualified versus certified welder: Main differences
- By Paul Cameron
- Sep 28, 2015
- Arc Welding
- Article
Paul Cameron breaks down the differences between qualified and certified welders.
Consumables Corner: Welding medium-carbon to high-strength steel
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Sep 28, 2015
- Consumables
- Article
Q: We need to weld a 1-in.-thick AISI 1050 carbon steel plate to a 2-in.-dia. A514 steel shaft. The AISI 1050 has a yield and tensile strength of 95 KSI and 115 KSI, respectively. We know we should preheat, but we're unsure of what temperatures to use or what filler metal to select. Could you...
Closing the skills gap
- By Timm Boettcher
- Sep 28, 2015
- Shop Management
- Article
A collaborative approach between industry and education brings purpose to a student’s learning experience, gives them a realistic road map to help them develop future plans, all while helping meet local and regional workforce needs.
Shielding gas blends for carbon steel GMAW
- By Samantha Noland
- Sep 28, 2015
- Consumables
- Article
Argon and CO2 are the most commonly used gases in gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Alone, each has pronounced advantages. Together they combine to neutralize each other’s weaknesses and capitalize on each other’s strengths, all while providing you with your desired weld requirements.
Creating a safe welding environment
- By Stephanie Lowney
- Sep 28, 2015
- Safety
- Article
Implementing safety measures in the welding environment doesn’t need to be a top-down activity. Involving employees and encouraging them to provide insight can go far in establishing a safe welding operation and maintaining it. Choosing dependable safety equipment is also important. More durable products last longer, which reduces costs. Safety products that fit well and are easy to use also reduce downtime and increase worker acceptance.
Aluminum Workshop: Defining porosity in aluminum welds
- By Frank Armao
- Sep 28, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
What is porosity in aluminum welds? Find out what causes it and what you can do to minimize the porosity when you are welding aluminum.
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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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