November 2009 WJ
 WELDING JOURNAL - November 2009 - Volume 88, Number 10
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Using Tandem Gas Metal Arc Welding to Create Heavy Weldments
The welding parameters for tandem gas metal arc welding are fine tuned for joining heavy sections
M. Purslow et al.

Transitioning from 'We Protect' to 'We Build' America
A special UA program for American veterans gets them back into the workforce with welding skills
N. Borchert and A. A. St. Eloi.

Metallurgical Characterizaion of Nitronic-60 to Ph 15-5 Stainless Steel Inertia Welds
Inertia welding is shown to be a process that produces full-strength welds, is highly repeatable, and has rapid processing time
T. P. Savas

Take the Path to Become a Certified Welding Fabricator
The benefits and requirements of becoming an AWS Certified Welding Fabricator are Explained
S. T. Snyder


Women Discover Career Choices in Welding
Women welders compete for the Skills USA national title
E. Shelton



SUPPLEMENTS

Al-to-Mg Friction Stir Welding: Effect of Positions of Al and Mg with Respect to the Welding Tool
An investigaion was conducted into the correlation of joint strength to workpiece position relative to the tool in friction stir welding
V. Firouzdor and S. Kou

Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Friction Stir Butt Joint Welded 63% Cu-37% An Brass Plate
The applicability of using friction stir welding to join 3-mm brass plate is evaluated
G. Çam et al.
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