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Practical Welding Today November / December 2014
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: Understanding heat input and its limitations
- By Nino Mascalco, Rob Koltz, and Steve Sigler
- Nov 21, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
Q: We manufacture structures for the utility industry and primarily weld A36, A572-Gr. 50 and A871-Gr. 65. Recently we converted some of our welding processes to higher-deposition submerged-arc welding (SAW) but are concerned about the amount of heat we are adding from welding. What is the...
Arc Welding 101: Those dang CVN requirements
- By Paul Cameron
- Nov 21, 2014
- Arc Welding
- Article
Q: Table 4.6 of AWS D1.1: 2010 is a list of supplementary essential variable changes that would require weld procedure specification (WPS) requalification due to Charpy V-notch (CVN) testing requirements. Under base metal (item 2) it indicates: Minimum thickness qualified is T or 5/8 inch...
Aluminum Workshop: Aluminum MIG welding fumes
- By Frank Armao
- Nov 21, 2014
- Aluminum Welding
- Article
Is welding aluminum toxic? Find out if the welding fumes in aluminum MIG are dangerous and if there are other issues with fumes to be aware of.
The case for consumables
- By Ross Fleischmann
- Nov 21, 2014
- Consumables
- Article
New-generation GMAW consumables reduce the number of components, eliminate threads in the electrical path, and feature gas ported contact tips that run cooler and can accommodate more wire in a single tip.
Using power tools effectively
- By David Jescovitch
- Nov 10, 2014
- Power Tools
- Article
Following basic safety practices when using power tools contributes to safer conditions for the machine or tool operator and provides cost savings for the fabrication shop through improved productivity and extended consumable life
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- 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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