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Responsibilities of a Structural Welder

As a structural welder you must be proficient with the welding tools used in the trade, as well as be able to effectively read blueprints and translate them into specific orders. While there is no specific educational requirements you need to be a structural welder because you will receive extensive on-the-job training, experience and certifications are extremely helpful. This article will discuss the responsibilities of a structural welder.

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Century Plate Shear Machine Safety Tips

Safety should always be the number one priority when operating Century Plate Shear Machines because one mistake can lead to disastrous results. Here is a few basic safety tips to help prevent any accidents from occurring while operating this machine.

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CNC Lathe Machines

What is a CNC Lathe Machine?

Firstly, CNC is shore for Computer Numerical Control. This machine consists of the mini computer that acts as a controller unit. It feeds the program of instructions directly into the computer through a small board similar to a traditional keyboard. The program is stored in the computer memory.

The codes can be easily written and edited by the programmer. This machine has greater flexibility and computational capability. Simply by reprogramming the unit new systems can be incorporated into the machine. These programs can be used for other parts so they don’t have to be repeated again.

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Waterjet Cutting Technology

When it comes to metal cutting, waterjet cutting is a cut above traditional machining processes. Using high-pressure water flowing through a pump and out a cutting head, an abrasive waterjet cutting machine can cut a variety of applications with exceptional accuracy and total ease.

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ATTENTION! MACHINIST APPLICANTS WANTED!

Machinists Needed

We are seeking a dependable machinist. A minimum of 5 years experience running a manual lathe and manual mill in a job shop environment. Competitive wages, paid holiday, paid vacation, uniforms, health insurance and 401K.

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ATTENTION! WELDER / FITTER APPLICANTS WANTED!

Welder/Fitters, Welders Needed

Proficient with FCAW and GMAW, able to read prints, Proficient with Structural layout. All positions must have own tools, proficient in spoken and written English. Hours are Mon thru Sat as workload requires. Established company with excellent benefits.

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Welding Safety: Eye Injury Prevention

Eye injuries represent one-quarter of all welding injuries, making them by a wide margin the most common recognized injury for welders. Those most at danger for welding-related eye injuries are workers in industries that produce industrial and commercial machinery, computer equipment, and fabricated metal products. This article covers the basics of eye injury prevention and welding safety.

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Cobalt Drill Bits: 7 Tips

Cobalt drill bits were constructed and designed to be able to drill particularly hard exteriors such as cast irons, titanium or treated stainless steels. Cobalt drill bits were made from a solid composition of steel and cobalt. It is made to withstand high speeds and is designed to last long. There are two grades available for cobalt drill bits, these grades mirror the amount of cobalt contained within the high-speed steel drill bit. For example, an M42 grade cobalt drill bit contains 95% high-speed steel and 5% cobalt, if the concentration of cobalt is too high then the cobalt drill bit will become brittle and will not be able to withstand high-speeds. Keep in mind that the harder the drill bit, the more brittle it is. A cobalt drill bit is heat-treated to change its color from steel blue to a shiny gold, this helps distinguish it from other standard drill bits.

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Common Questions: Keyseating

Keyseating is a machining process in which internal shapes and forms are machined using a reciprocating, single-point cutting application – similar to the shaping process. This Keyseating cutter is clamped right into a holder; and together with a feed bar, is able to move vertically inside a tool guide. The tool guide ensures that the cutting tool is not deflected, and runs true, in accordance with the table on the keyseating appliance. Keyseating machines, also called keyseaters, are widely-used primarily to cut internal keyways, as well as other straight-sided shapes and forms inside non-production parts.

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Milling Machine Safety

Milling machines are widely used in fabrication plants, using rotary cutters to remove material from a workpiece, it can become quite a dangerous tool if not used correctly. In this article we at BWM Services are going to cover with you the importance of safety while using milling machines, because without safe practice there should be no practice.

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