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Practical Welding Today January/February 2004
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.
Metallurgy Matters: The science of welding metallurgy
- By Bob Capudean
- Mar 9, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
It’s time to narrow our focus and look at the science of welding metallurgy, a branch of metallurgy that addresses the behavior of a metal during welding and, just as important, the effects of welding on a metal’s properties. Think about what happens when you weld together two pieces of...
Aluminum Workshop: What is cast and helix?
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 5, 2015
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
What are cast and helix? Find out how cast and helix are two separate attributes of spooled wires intended for gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and more.
Three optional techniques for beveling
- By Gary Sheridan
- Feb 26, 2004
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Many fabricators use standard plasma cutters and abrasives to create beveled edges. Along with these traditional methods, welders also have the option of using three alternative beveling techniques: punch and nibble, peeling and shearing, and milling and routing. Each has advantages and drawbacks.
Documenting welds from an orbital welding power supply
- By Barbara K. Henon, Ph.D
- Feb 12, 2004
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Weld inspection, weld logging, and weld recordkeeping always have been a part of quality assurance (QA) procedures for certain industries, particularly aerospace, nuclear power, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical.
Respirator selection as a business decision
- By Clifford Frey
- Jan 29, 2004
- Safety
- Article
Several technical articles have addressed respiratory diseases associated with welding activities and when a respirator should be used to help prevent these diseases. Once an employer concludes that respiratory protection is the appropriate option for a particular application, the next step is selecting the right respirator.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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