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September 2023

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Fig. 1 — To choose the right grinding wheel, it’s important to consider the needs and requirements of the application.

Tips for Optimizing Productivity with Grinding Wheels

Metal grinding is a demanding job. But it can be made easier by choosing the right product and the right tool for the specific application and using them properly. 

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Editorial

Editorial

Are You Focused on Being Agile, Lean, or Both?

Manufacturers are being faced with numerous regulatory compliances. Recently, 131 manufacturing organizations wrote to the White House requesting that the administration curb the federal regulations.

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Lean Solutions Yield BIG RESULTS

How one manufacturer reduced waste and simplified welding operations

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CWI Gets a Lead on Metal Forensics

Learn about Kyle Morehead’s journey toward a niche welding field

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SkillsUSA

Congratulations to the Medalists of the 2023 Annual SkillsUSA Championships!

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Q&A

Stainless Q&A

Q: Our project requires welding ASTM A36 Carbon Steel to ASTM A240 Type 304 Stainless Steel.

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Preventing the Skills Canyon

By mentoring, using digital platforms, and paying it forward, we can help the future of the industry

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Fact Sheet

The Unforeseen Costs of Welding and Cutting

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Lean Manufacturing: Simple Principles To Improve Your Business

The 5S principle will improve workflow and reduce waste in shops and production facilities

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COBOTS Take Weld Grinding from Good to Great

Advanced technology performs quick, precise, and safe grinding and finishing of welds

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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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