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The article offers information on how the maple dining table was constructed with the use of routing jigs. It mentions that the table's leg assembly is composed of three parts including the inner, outer and straight part located at the top. It states that the rod could be used to accomplish an accurate line up between the angles of the curved and straight surfaces of the jig. Moreover, it offers the step by step instructions for trimming the wood surfaces and constructing the maple dining table.

The article offers brief information on several glass art equipment including Brass Earwires and Beads from Fire Mountain Gems, Twisted Cane from Ed Hoy's International Inc., and Load-n-Go Bead Annealing Process from Evenheat Kiln Inc.

The article focuses on the wire and rod finishing and how they go to the cold header. Topics include the two general categories of wire processors, the three significant issues to be considered in the finishing process in hot rolling mills such as size variation, surface condition, and mechanical performance, and the processing conditions, storage, and handling of wire and rod materials.

The article focuses on pros and cons concerning the welding of steel before or after the application of the hot-dip galvanization of the steel relevant as of September 1, 2014. Topics include corrosion protection properties of the hot-dip galvanized steel, weld rod chemistry, and design considerations that can be achieved when steel is heated to galvanizing temperatures.

The article presents questions and answers related to welding industry including what appropriate aluminum filler metal for welding following aluminum base metals, such as aluminum test fixture frame, aluminum bracket, and joint penetration groove-weld procedure.

The article presents two examples of inspections of the resistance spot welding process. The first example focuses on the study concerning the feasibility of automating weld quality assessment during the spot weld teardown inspection using the weld fracture appearance classification system from AWS D8.1 steel performance standard. On the other hand, the second example contrasts the feasibility of determining the quality of electrode dressing operations using the different optical sensors.

Highlights some of the trends in aluminum resistance spot welding for the automobile industry. Strategies for improving electrode life; Information on electrode erosion and wear; Emergence of electrode dressing.

In this article, the author offers suggestions for welding including improving weld strength and appearance. He suggests using metal inert gas (MIG) welders indoors or behind a wind shield as even a slight breeze can disrupt the layer of shielding gas. He also suggests storing welding rods properly as moisture can degrade its shielding ability. He further suggests setting the welder correctly as crystallized metal produce large amount of heat while welding. INSET: Cool Tool.

The article discusses the strategies adopted by cold welding dies and machines maker Pressure Welding Machines (PWM) for using the cold welding process to bond round wire and rod by using its EP500 rod welder.

The article reports on products available for use in the metalcasting industry, including the Equator programmable gaging system by Renishaw, Birchwood Casey's metal finishing system, and the Sif Super Silicon No9 welding rod by Weldability-Sif.

The article focuses on the two-in-one easy-open wrench for iodine barrel caps. It mentions that the wrench is particularly designed for opening the iodine barrel caps through a notch on the pattern of the cap that is in a piece of scrap steel. It notes that the wrench is welded to a ¾ inch rod that has a 90 ° bend. It mentions that the other side of the wrench suits the smaller caps on the barrel in which its edge fits with the slots.

Reports on the American Welding Society's specifications for titanium and titanium-alloy welding electrodes and rods for the shielded metal arc welding process. Requirements for chemical compositions; Testing procedures; Classification of electrodes.

Provides tips in making miniature airplanes. Type of rod to be use to install a nut; Technique in hiding the antenna; Power capacity of cordless drill battery.

Features implements and other ideas for the farm that were conceived by readers of `Successful Farming' periodical. Worn-out tractor tire made into cattle feeder; Bent welding rod as a paint mixer; Cart made from scrap metals around the farm. INSET: IDEA OF THE MONTH..

The article focuses on a welding requirement under the Structural Welding Code: Steel of the American Welding Society (AWS) concerning the temperature of filler metals or seismic demand-critical welds. The code requires that filler metals for such welds to have a Charpy V-notch (CVN) impact minimum value of 20 feet (ft)-pounds (lbs) at 0°F. The code also offers information regarding low and high heat input testing for the connections to create a heat input working envelope.

The article offers brief information on the shaped wire and rod products from PX Précimet SA.

The article offers tips on how to properly execute the exothermic process in cutting with the use of torch and rod. It states that exothermic cutting allows cutting, piercing, and gouging on ferrous or nonferrous materials and is used for plant maintenance, building renovation or demolition and scrap cleanup. Exothermic cutting needs to maintain proper travel speed by keeping the rod in contact with the workpiece to obtain smooth motion to complement the cut and release the oxygen in control.

The article discusses considerations when selecting the right stick electrode for use in stick welding. It notes that the factors that should be considered when choosing a stick electrode include base metal type, joint fit-up and welding positions. Moreover, it provides tips on how to assess the base metal, how to match the minimum tensile strength of the electrode to the tensile strength of the base metal, and how to determine base metal thickness.

The article focuses on the advantages of using the pushing technique over the pulling one in welding. In the pulling technique, the rod or the electrode is pointing in the direction of the place one has already been. Pushing allows one to see how deep his weld is penetrating which is important in butt and seam welds. It is also important to choose the correct electrode, arc length and travel angle.

Several letters to the editor in response to articles in previous issues including "Constraints-Based Modeling Enables Successful Development of a Welding Electrode Specification for Critical Navy Applications," in the August 2005 issue and "How to Cup Walk," in the June 2005 issue are presented.

The article presents a question and answer advisory on the substitution of Type 330 stainless steel with 312-filler metal to solve the for the fabrication of heat treatment baskets. The type 312-filler is not an appropriate filler metal for welding Type 330 because the root pass weld will not solidify as primary ferrite. The alternative with suitable properties is the RA330-04 type filler metals and the N08334 bare wire. To make a visible lump, try to weld with no preheat and minimize interpass temperature.

The article offers brief information on the EP500 and P1000 rod welders for economical welding from Pressure Welding Machines (PWM) Ltd.

A preview of the welding rods, composed of brazing aluminum flux and filler metal powder mixture, developed by Aubagne, France-based F. P. Soudage Co. is presented.

The article profiles ESAB Welding & Cutting Product, a manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment and welding filler metals founded by Oscar Kjellberg in 1904. It notes that the company has successfully manufactured consumables and equipment for every welding and cutting process and application. ESAB's product range includes small gantry shape-cutting machines, and large gantry cutting systems in oxyfuel, plasma, laser and waterjet.

The article features the "Hardfacing Product Guide," by Hobart Brothers Co. In the guide, there is a one-page hardfacing electrode comparison chart which lists American Welding Society (AWS) classifications with the products manufactured by Hobart Brothers, McKay, ESAB, Lincoln Electric, and Murex. The guide is also suitable for hanging on the shop wall.

The article presents a workbook on gas metal arc welding (GMAW) electrodes. It is noted that the consumables in GMAW are composed of electrodes and shielding gases. Several factors that influence the selection of the shielding gas and the welding electrode are presented. The electrodes for GMAW are specified by various American Welding Society filler metal specifications.

The article relates the benefit of the "Hobart Pocket Welding Guide" to the welding career of the author. It contains information on the type of rod to be used for a particular metal. He believes that the guide has all the basic information he needs to give his students. It has been an invaluable tool for the author, from his personal education to his current job as an instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.

The article introduces the OK Autorod 13.20SC welding electrodes designed and developed by ESAB Welding and Cutting Products in Florence, South Carolina.

The article focuses on the orientation of welding electrode in relation to the weld joint affecting the weld bead shape and penetration. Such process is represented by the relationship of the electrode axis to the direction of travel and by the angle between the electrode axis and the adjacent workpiece surface. Maximum penetration is obtained in the flat position with the backhand technique at a drag angle from the perpendicular.

Describes the flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process. Continuous filler metal electrode used in the process; Process of choice for field welding; Advantages of FCAW; Comparison with the shielded metal arc process.