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August 2024
Feature Articles
Shipbuilding Influences Welding Developments
Several shipyards, some domestic and some foreign, claim to have built the first all-welded ship. I retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding, which claims to have built the first all-welded ship.
see moreA Guide to Great Aluminum Welds
Aluminum, once the most expensive metal in the world, is now commonplace. Finding aluminum was easy, but learning to refine it challenged some of the greatest minds of the 1800s. Just as it was tricky to refine, it is also tricky to weld, but once you learn, it becomes a regular part of welding life.
see moreA Shipyard and College Welding Program Embark on a Joint Venture
In 1995, Vigor owner Frank Foti purchased an ailing ship repair company operating in the Port of Portland shipyard, Portland, Ore. He envisioned a yard that could repair the largest seagoing vessels and attract the most skilled workforce in the region.
see moreAluminum Welding Unlocked
When it comes to welding aluminum joints, root fusion is vital for strong, lasting welds. But it can be elusive. Root fusion in fillet welds is achieved when weld metal completely melts the base metal down to the joint root.
see moreThe Welder's Guide to Proper Torch Brazing
I have been teaching torch brazing for more than 50 years. During that time, many welders have told me that because they were experts at using a torch in their welding, they were confident they could also teach torch brazing, as they believed the processes and techniques were so similar.
see moreHunting Ducks? That Boat Needs an Upgrade
While we can’t impart the hunting skills of the Duck Dynasty cast, we can help you convert a flat-bottomed boat into a duck-hunting boat by adding flotation pods for stability and safety — because only a dog should go into the water during a retrieve!
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FABTECH Canada, the premier event for Canada’s metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing industry, took place June 11–13 at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The event brought together suppliers, industry experts, and nearly 7000 attendees, providing them with opportunities to connect, learn, and explore new products and technologies.
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