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June 2025
Feature Articles
The Impact of National Guideline Standards for Welding Apprenticeships
The welding workforce is at a tipping point. Shops are desperate for hands that can produce a quality bead to strict codes and standards, and never mind new technology like robots, collaborative applications, and lasers thrown into the mix.
see moreAluminum Q&A
Q: Can aluminum be welded with resistance welding processes, such as resistance spot welding? I have used resistance spot welding on steel very successfully; can I use it for aluminum?
see moreWhere the Jobs Are - Part 1
Welding careers span coast to coast, with each region offering unique opportunities — from high-tech aerospace welding in California to union-driven construction projects in the Northeast and infrastructure work in the South.
see morePortable Bevelers Offer a Smart Solution for Surface Preparation
You’ve probably heard the saying, “The better the preparation, the better the finished product.” It rings true across countless scenarios, whether you’re gardening, painting, or working in manufacturing. And it’s especially relevant in welding. The more critical the weld, the more essential proper surface preparation becomes.
see moreThe Real Cost of Cutting Wheels
Abrasive cutting wheels provide a quick and accurate way to cut through steel and other materials, such as aluminum, titanium, and Inconel, when preparing many parts for industrial and manufacturing operations.
see moreNew Undercut Tolerances and Treatments in the 2025 D1.5, Bridge Welding Code
The 2025 edition of AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5, Bridge Welding Code, features new undercut tolerances and treatments for addressing nonconforming undercut. The code also clarifies how to apply the undercut tolerances. This article describes the code changes and compares the provisions of the updated code with those of the 2020 edition.
see moreNews and Updates
News of the Industry
The 20th edition of SteelFab was held earlier this year at the Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
see moreEducation 411
AWS, Miami, Fla., and Seabery Augmented Technology, Huelva, Spain, have unveiled their Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum, an interactive training program that combines AWS’s curriculum with Seabery’s augmented reality simulation technology.
see moreSociety News
Explore AWS news, Tech Topics, Membership activities, and much more.
see morePublication Archive
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