Welding Journal

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October 2024

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Q&A

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.

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Features

Understanding 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.

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Features

25 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.

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Education

Education 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.

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Editorial

Blazing 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.

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Features

Vacuum 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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News and Updates

Section News

Section News

Discover what AWS Sections across our 22 Districts have been doing.

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News of the Industry

News 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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