WSCC Opens Welding Lab to Address Growing Need for Welders
The new state-of-the-art welding lab compliments the school’s new welding certificate curriculum, which is modeled after American Welding Society (AWS) programs.
Victor Technologies Announces Welding Contest for Auto/Collision Students
Victor Technologies will award more than $30,000 in equipment and cash prizes as part of its 2014 “A Cut Above” student contest. The contest is open to students in cutting, welding and related programs (e.g., Ag Mechanics) at secondary and post-secondary schools. Three beginner students will each win $250 by submitting a 500-word essay that
Tool Rules: Welding on the Spot
Due to the misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding squeeze-type resistance spot welding and its equipment, we conducted a welding machine challenge — a test that would simulate working on a vehicle and help school instructors, shop owners and collision techs make better decisions when purchasing a machine.
ARC WELDING SAFETY
Arc welding is a safe occupation when sufficient measures are taken to protect the welder from potential hazards. When these measures are overlooked or ignored, however, welders can encounter such dangers as electric shock, overexposure to fumes and gases, arc radiation, and fire and explosion; which may result in serious, or even fatal injuries.
This bulletin is written with the arc welding operator in mind, containing both mandatory safety practices and those based on shop experience.
Safety Quick-Guide For Arc Welding and Cutting the Safe Way!
This 16-page black & white guide provides tips on Arc Welding Hazards, Engine Hazards, Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards and Trailer Safety. Also included in this document are tips on Special Situations & Equipment, Principal Safety Standards, a Lens Shade Selector Guide and a Weld Cable Selector Guide.
Creating a Bond with Welding Equipment
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop
Meet Nick Hummel, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate
NIck Hummel, at Beachwood, OH’s Matrix Trade Institute Is our next B’laster Instructor of the Year candidate.
CRC-Sponsored GTO Goes to Auction to Support the Trades
The CRC sponsored 2006 GTO will be auctioned by MECUM on May 15, 2024, in cooperation with TechForce.
SMP Announces New Oil Filter Housing Kits
The kits feature multiple design improvements to prevent leaks, according to SMP.
TechForce Announces Winners of Techs Rock Awards
Misael Rodriguez and Dustin Thomas are the grand-prize winners.
