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June 2023

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Choosing the Right Welding Screen or Curtain

Welders must use personal protective equipment — such as welding helmets, gloves, goggles, and respirators

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Editorial

Editorial

Rising to the Challenge

In 2022, the post-pandemic financial recovery continued to face major head winds, as illustrated by several economic measurements. 

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News and Updates

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Pictured (holding scissors) at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony are Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson and Schmalz Managing Director and Shareholder Dr. Kurt Schmalz.
News of the Industry

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The Saint Louis Zoo has partnered with Parc Ivoloina in Madagascar to provide the zoo and zookeepers with proper tools, equipment, and education.
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Saint Louis Zoo Seeks Tool Donations for Madagascar Park Conservation Project

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LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHAPTER — Contest participants gathered for a group photo. 
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The C3 Committee on Brazing and Soldering came together for a meeting held April 20 and 21 at AWS World Headquarters, Miami, Fla. Attendees of the meeting included Shawn Lindsey, Robin Gourley, Hui Zhao, Alex Shapiro, Ray McKinney, Gary DeVries, Scott McAllister, Joel Gutierrez, Dharmendra Chalasani, Jason Krywicki, James Bush, Peter Fassman, Jonathan Longabucco, Michael Disabb-Miller, and Nathan Kult.
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Feature Articles

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Features

Welding Radiation Protection

Welders can be exposed to a variety of hazards, including heat, noise, vibration, falls, electrical shock, sparks, metal fumes, and radiation from the arc. The potential for exposure to hazardous radiation exists each time they weld and must be adequately controlled. 

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A fume extraction gun offers welding fume extraction built into the welding gun.
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Picking the Best Option for Manual Welding Fume Collection

The right choice depends on your production volume and methods

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Creating a Safe Environment While Gas Metal Arc Welding

Following safety procedures in the workplace can improve the productivity and well-being of employees

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How to Craft an All-Terrain Welding Cart

Repurpose your old dolly with this easy DIY project

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Welding Journal Research Supplement

Impact of Electrode Rotation on Aluminum GMAW Bead Shape

Impact of Electrode Rotation on Aluminum GMAW

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The Horizontal Sonocapillary Effect in Ultrasonic-Assisted Soldering

The Horizontal Sonocapillary Effect in Ultrasonic-Assited Soldering

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Welding Journal Research Supplement Archive

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Relevant research papers by the world’s foremost scientists, engineers, scholars and industry professionals, are published monthly in the Welding Journal and are also available for download in PDF format. Browse current peer-reviewed reports of research on welding procedures, metallurgy, equipment, processes, testing and quality control.

Research papers must be submitted through Editorial Manager, where you will find more information on submission guidelines and author responsibilities. The Welding Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for 2022 is 2.2. Please email wjrs@aws.org if you have any questions.

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