July 2007 Welding Journal Contents
 WELDING JOURNAL - July 2007, Volume 86, Number 7
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July 2007
Features

How to Choose Electrodes for Joining High-Strength Steels
Chemical composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties relevant to selecting the right consumable for high-strength steel applications are examined
K. Sampath

Energy Saving Tips for Ducted Weld Fume Systems
Operational efficiency and cost savings can be realized when fume extraction systems incorporate the right design elements
E. Ravert

Selecting and Caring for Flux Cored Wire
The versatility and variety of flux cored electrodes make them the choice for many different applications
K. Packard

Design Considerations for Robotic Welding Cell Safety
A variety of options are provided for safeguarding a robotic welding system
R. Wood

Sorting out Certifications for Welding Consumables
Electrode certifications by manufacturers are explained
H. Sadler

Welding Research Supplements

Comparison of Friction Stir Weldments and Submerged Arc Weldments in HSLA-65 Steel
Experimental trials indicated friction stir welding is a technically feasible process to join high-strength steel
P. J. Konkol et al.

Variable AC Polarity GTAW Fusion Behavior in 5083 Aluminum
Penetration and bead width were shown to increase with the percentage of electrode positive polarity during unbalanced square wave AC welding
M. A. R. Yarmuch et al.

Thermal Stresses in Butt-Jointed Thick Plates from Different Materials
The slope of the material's connection plane with respect to the normal plane of the plate was studied for its effect on stress distribution
Z. Abdulaliyev et al.

Examining the Bimetallic Joint of Orthorhombic Titanium Aluminide and Titanium Alloy (Diffusion Welding)
Phase and structural transformations of diffusion welds were examined for factors responsible for joint quality
V. V. Rybin et al.
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