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RESISTANCE: THE UNKNOWN WELDING VARIABLE
When unintended resistance is introduced into the welding circuit, it can lead to equipment failure, poor weld quality, porosity, the inability to weld to specification and the frustration of trying to diagnose an intermittent problem. Here?s how to prevent it from happening.
Safety in Gas Welding & Cutting – Using Caution with Gases Can Save Lives
Gas welding, cutting and heating apparatus are extremely useful tools for a variety of work and hobby applications. But Paul Mercuri of ESAB explains why any procedure that uses oxygen or other flammable gases in the presence of flame carries significant risks. He warns that every worker, from beginner to seasoned professional, needs to be constantly mindful of safety precautions.
Six Business Lessons from this Recession
Recession Education: People are rightfully paying so much attention to the struggling economy that they risk failing to realize what they can learn from the experience. Here are six clarifying lessons we can learn from the state of the economy.
WHO MOVED OUR CHEESE?
Mike Riley revisits a business fable that answers this question by examining some concrete steps we all must take to survive this troubled economy ? and to be prepared when it returns.
UNSEEN GREEN
Environmental Disconnect: Is our planet really ?going green?? Take a drive through your town and count the number of solar panels or wind turbines actually being used. Mike Riley explains how the education portion of the stimulus package could really be effective.
PICTURE OF HEALTH
The Doctor Is In: Mike Riley conducts an examination of the medical side of Obamanomics that reveals why universal healthcare is not good for manufacturing.
CAN METAL-CORED WIRE IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY’
Part Two: Tim Hensley of Hobart Brothers shows how to determine if your welding operation is a good candidate and, if so, how to make the change.
CAN METAL-CORED WIRE IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY’
Can Metal-Cored Wire Improve Your Productivity? To open this two-part article, Tim Hensley of Hobart Brothers explains the fundamental technology and its impact on the welding operation.
A TOAST
Commentary from Mike Riley: A salute to no more cone tops, no more crowntainers, no more church keys, and – with all due respect to Jimmy Buffet – no more pop tops.
DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO
A crumbling economy … over two million taxpayers out of work … millions more have lost their homes … demand for CEOs to work for free … let’s give ourselves a raise! Commentary from Mike Riley.
THE INDUSTRY & OBAMANOMICS
What’s hot, what’s not. Critical issues and solutions. potential trends and disruptive technologies. Mike Riley explores all of this and some thoughts on the new administration, too. Who could ask for anything more?
SHOW STOPPER: THE DEMISE OF THE DOLLAR
Part Two: What’s the end game? Is there a new kid in town? Not yet. But get ready, it’s coming. Mike Riley answers the question no one wants to ask.
