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Practical Welding Today January / February 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: Finding a flux/wire combination to match A572, weld through rust
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Jan 30, 2017
- Consumables
- Article
An overhead crane manufacturer solicits the Consumables crew for help choosing a flux/wire combination that closely matches A572.
WPS and PQR defined
- By Paul Cameron
- Jan 30, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Paul Cameron explains the important elements of developing a WPS or PQR for weld inspecting.
Aluminum Workshop: Choosing a filler to repair 356.0-T6 casting
- By Frank Armao
- Jan 30, 2017
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
A reader wanting to make a repair to a 356.0-T6 aluminum cylinder gets Frank's advice on what filler metal to use.
Are you lax on your PPE? It could cost you
- By Shannon DeCamp
- Jan 23, 2017
- Safety
- Article
OSHA handed out $11 million in fines to metal fabricators in 2015, and PPE citations comprised 10 percent of that. This number does not include medical cost, increased workers' compensation, property damage, and replacement personnel costs. Are you prepared for an OSHA inspection? If not, here's what you can expect should the agency come calling.
GMAW for beginners
- By Adam Urbano and Rhonda Zatezalo
- Jan 20, 2017
- Arc Welding
- Article
Even though GMAW is relatively simple process to execute in comparison to other welding processes, there are a lot of moving parts that will either make or break your weld. New welders have a lot to consider, including understanding the base metal, the type of weld necessary, how to set up the machine, and how the best to lay the bead. Knowing which is best for the application is often part of the challenge.
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Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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