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October 2024
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Aluminum Q&A
I have put together another quiz that provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of aluminum and aluminum welding technology. All respondents with the correct answers will be entered in a drawing to select five prize winners.
see moreUnderstanding the Ins and Outs of GMAW Consumables
Often considered the entry point into the profession, gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is typically seen as a very user-friendly welding process to learn and one of the most versatile processes. It can be administered across a wide range of metals, applications, and industries, making it effective and efficient.
see more25 Hardfacing Tips: A Best Weld Overlay Practice
Hardfacing improves the service life and efficiency of metal parts that are subject to wear. Simply choosing the right product will not guarantee a good result. The base metal, wear mechanism, welding process, and application details are all equally important factors.
see moreEducation 411
Stephen F. Austin (SFA) State University’s Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI), Nacogdoches, Tex., partnered with IPC International, a global association supporting the electronics industry, and IPC Education Foundation to address a problem engineering students face after graduation: lack of practical industry knowledge and experiences needed to succeed in an engineering career.
see moreBlazing a Trail in the Brazing Community
The best thing that happened to my career was that I didn’t find a job right after college. This started me on the journey to join one of the best, lesser-known communities in manufacturing.
see moreVacuum Soldering Benefits Synchrotron Light Source
Sirius is one of the first fourth-generation synchrotron light sources, currently in operation by the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory. One of the subsystems composing the synchrotron light source is the vacuum chamber system, defining the environment in which the electron beam travels under the influence of electromagnetic fields.
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see moreNews of the Industry
The 77th IIW (International Institute of Welding) Annual Assembly and International Conference took place from July 7 to 12 in Rhodes, Greece. Experts from around the world convened at the Rhodos Palace Hotel and Convention Center to discuss the latest developments and research in welding and joining.
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