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A demonstration showing welding students how to safely manipulate a 600-lb weldment using a welding positioner.

Safety First: Best Practices for Handling Heavy Weldments

For new welders and welding students, the transition from learning how to run a straight bead to performing fit-up and fabrication work introduces a whole new set of challenges. Heavy weldments and oversized components require additional considerations before welding begins.

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