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. AWS NEWS
CRWT: A new benchmark for the evaluation of resistance welding personnel
AWS
The Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) exam covers various resistance welding fundamentals and concepts. To ensure the most comprehensive training, AWS provides study options candidates can leverage to prepare for the exam. Click below to explore upcoming training sessions.
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Join an AWS Technical Committee
AWS
Volunteers on AWS Technical Committees provide the knowledge to develop standards and other technical publications to serve the ever-changing welding industry. With more than 1,500 volunteers and 200 AWS technical committees, subcommittees, and task groups dedicated to developing consensus standards, there is an opportunity for everyone to contribute.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
New equipment for the resistance welder
AWS Welding Digest
After 137 years, resistance welding continues to be a tried-and-true process. Thanks to advancements and new equipment, such as the ones included here, resistance welding continues to be at the forefront of many industries.
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Gullco
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SciAps, Inc.
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April is National Welding Month — be sure to thank a welder
The Welder
At one point or another, it’s natural for all of us to take a step back and reflect on where we are in life and our career. Maybe it’s my age, the pandemic, international unrest, or a combination of all three, but I’ve found myself getting a little reflective as of late.
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How welding can produce unique home decor
Fine Homes and Living
When it comes to home decor, there are many options out there. But what about welders? They're unique options when it comes to home decorating, and that's why we love their work. Welding is a process that uses heat and pressure to create beautiful pieces of furniture, art, and other objects.
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Do you sometimes have employees tack welding without a helmet? This is not safe for your employees and can be damaging to your company. The Tack Shield can fix all of this. Get everyone safely tacking without a helmet, in a great productive way!
Learn more at TheTackShield.com, and for bulk purchases contact us at support@thetackshield.com
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Employers added 431,000 jobs in March, slightly below estimates
U.S. News & World Report
The job market cooled slightly in March as employers added 431,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported. That is down from February’s 678,000 and also below expectations for around 470,00. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, ticked down to 3.6% from last month’s 3.8% and is now hovering close to its pre-pandemic record level of 3.5%
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Leveler offers quick ROI, opens new markets for custom fabricator
The Fabricator
Engineered Mechanical Systems (EMS), Chattanooga, Tenn., is a one-stop shop for custom fabrication projects, processing materials from aluminum to steel in all shapes and sizes and on a large scale—up to 20 tons of parts a day. Companies in the food, power/energy, and automotive industries have found success in Chattanooga, with its strategic location that allows one-day shipping to nearly a third of the U.S. consumer market, so it’s no coincidence that EMS’s initial customers hailed from these industries.
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Rex-Cut Abrasives’ Sigma Z blends rapid stock removal and operator control for improved productivity. Sigma Z is a high-performance wheel for stainless steel, carbon steel, mild steel, galvanized, and alloys.
Grinds up to 15% more stainless steel vs. other leading wheels
Long wheel life
Noticeably smooth and quiet grinding
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Initiative to help students learn welding and construction skills, meet employers
UpNorthLive
Northwest Michigan Works! is receiving more than $280,000 for a project called "The Young Professionals Initiative." It starts this summer and helps graduating students gain job experience in the welding and construction field. "And when we enroll them in our program, we can help cover the cost of the next step," said Diane Culver, a service center manager for Northwest Michigan Works!
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- Weldsale Platens, Stands, Tools & Clamps
- VERY Heavy Duty!
- Can handle practically anything thrown at them
- Lifespan: Unknown
- Metalworkers Infrastructure for over 100 years (but we have only been making them for 59 years)
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Tallahassee Community College helps fill in welding shortage gap
WTXL-TV
Tallahassee Community College hosted a ceremony displaying their newer and larger welding lab. This new lab will allow the class to double in size taking it from a class of 15 to 30. This new space was funded by the Department of Commerce and took less than a year to build. This course is a little over a year long. Students can gain 6 industry recognized certifications, including their American Welding Society certification.
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TCC doubles welding program capacity amid nationwide need
WCTV-TV
Tallahassee Community College unveiled a new Welding Technologies Laboratory. TCC offers an introductory welding course, as well as a longer welding program. The lab provides a realistic workplace environment for students. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 50% of US products require welding, and there are currently more than 2,000 available welding jobs in Florida.
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A dramatic shift in business focus for precision metal fabricator
The Fabricator
Makeovers are popular features on daytime talk shows because people get to reinvent themselves with the help of beauty experts and stylists. Makeovers in the business world are more complicated but still can end with a smile on everyone’s face. It just takes more work to get to that satisfied ending.
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Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
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How It Works Small amount of air is drawn into the helmet.
Streams of air flow inside the helmet.
Face stream prevents lenses from fogging.
Air cools helmet and expels carbon dioxide.
Air dams block fumes from entering helmet.
No Cords or air hoses to deal with. Lightweight device reduces fatigue.
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Watch a master fabricator whip up a perfect battery holder for a BMW R100
RideApart
There’s nothing quite like a good workshop video to inspire and get your creative juices flowing, is there? Now, obviously not all of us are skilled metal fabricators that have shops outfitted with all the specialized equipment we could want or need to make our visions of beautiful, one-of-a-kind parts come to life. That’s why it’s so much fun to take a peek at what BMW specialist 46Works — and its incredibly talented owner, Shiroh Nakajima — are doing.
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Selectrode Industries is your source for the Highest Quality, U.S. Manufactured Welding consumables in the following categories:
Aluminum , Brazing, Soldering, Flux, Cast Iron, Chemicals, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Metal Working,
Nickels and Nickel Alloys , Overlays and Tool Steels,
Steel, Stainless Steel, Flux Coated Tig , Spray Torches and Powders, and Wear Plates.
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Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
Connect with Highly Defined Buyers and Maximize Your Brand Exposure
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.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS
If you're looking to broaden your skill sets and keep pace with advancements in your field, there's no better way than with our Professional Development Webinars. They're the perfect way to learn more about different welding topics while also earning Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
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How to Improve Your Facility's Productivity
May 2-3, 2022
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6-8 pm ET
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Introduction to ASME Section IX
May 17-19, 2022
Tuesday-Thursday, 6-8 pm ET
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Aluminum Welding for Fabricators, Inspectors & Engineers
May 17-26, 2022
Tuesday-Thursday, 1-2 pm ET
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