Q&A

Brazing Q&A

Q: We’ve been brazing 304L stainless steel using BNi-1a filler metal at 2130°F (about 1170°C) in our vacuum furnace. This process has worked well historically, but recently, we’ve encountered problems.

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Editorial

Why You Should Join Us in Chicago for FABTECH 2025

FABTECH returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place this year from September 8 to 11 with a full slate of exhibits, education sessions, and networking opportunities. More than just a trade show, FABTECH 2025 serves as a catalyst for industry innovation, a launchpad for careers, and a unique opportunity to experience Chicago, one of the world’s greatest cities.

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Features

Chicago Welds Ahead

The winds of change have swept across Chicago’s manufacturing corridors many times. Around the turn of the 20th century, the city’s economy was shaped by large steel companies that dominated its industrial landscape.

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Features

Welding of Seismic Connections is a Team Effort

AWS D1.8/D1.8M:2025, Structural Welding Code — Seismic Supplement, addresses welded joints designed in conformance with ANSI/AISC 341, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. The AISC 341 standard addresses specific requirements for design, fabrication, quality control, and quality assurance for the members and connections that handle seismic loading.

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Q&A

Welder Q&A

Q: What are the key differences in technique and preparation when welding high-pressure pipe vs. structural tubing? Also, how do I ensure code compliance while welding high-pressure pipe?

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Features

Trade Schools Play a Pivotal Role in Supporting the Gen Z Workforce

The U.S. skilled labor market is facing record-high pressure, with demand for skilled workers increasing, an aging population, and too few younger people entering the trades. Generation Z (Gen Z), loosely defined as people born around 1997 to 2012, will soon be the country’s largest manpower group. 

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Education

Education 411

More than 600 high school students across Los Angeles County are earning wages and industry credentials in construction, welding, and other skilled trades this summer through the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools’ L.A. County Skilled Trades Summers program.

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Society News

Society News

Explore AWS news, Tech Topics, Membership activities, and much more.

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News of the Industry

News of the Industry

AWS, Miami, Fla., has received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for its Welding Automation Specialist National Guideline Standard (NGS), establishing a nationally recognized apprenticeship framework for training skilled professionals in automated welding.

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