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January 2026
Feature Articles
Stainless Q&A
Q: How can stainless steel pipe have markings identifying that it meets both 304 and 304L? Is it acceptable to weld this when a contract requires 304L?
see moreEducation 411
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), Branchburg, N.J., officially opened its expanded $9.8-million Workforce Training Center.
see moreMaking the Case for Metal Cored Wire in Submerged Arc Welding
Productivity is important in many manufacturing and industrial welding applications, but maximizing throughput without sacrificing quality requires careful selection of the process, equipment, and consumables.
see moreGetting a Grip on Handheld Laser Safety
A handheld laser welding system can be a powerful tool when speed, precision, and productivity are critical to your project or operation. The welding industry is experiencing a surge in interest in this new technology, but many remain unfamiliar with its potential hazards.
see moreMaking the Case for Metal Cored Wire in Submerged Arc Welding
Productivity is important in many manufacturing and industrial welding applications, but maximizing throughput without sacrificing quality requires careful selection of the process, equipment, and consumables.
see moreA Chair’s Reflections: Looking Back, Moving Ahead
Greetings one and all. Welcome to the refreshed RWMA Spotlight column, coming to you six times annually as of 2026. Thanks to the generosity of AWS, this column will continue offering our longstanding Q&A content.
see moreMastering Your Shield: Best Practices for Welding Gas Safety and Selection
Safety is paramount in any welding operation, from small fabrication shops to large manufacturing plants. While welders are aware of the health hazards of fumes and radiation, as well as the safety hazards of burns and eye damage, compressed gases present their own unique risks.
see moreA Welding Success Story: How AWS Shaped My Career
As I stood before the audience at AWS’s Opening Ceremony at FABTECH, I felt a deep sense of gratitude and pride. Being named the incoming president of AWS is an honor that reflects not only my personal journey but also the collective support and opportunities this organization has provided me over the years. I want to share that journey, not as a personal biography but as a testament to the transformative power of AWS.
see moreN.Y. School’s Welding Program Forges Community Through Craft
At the Mount Academy, Esopus, N.Y., welding isn’t just a technical skill; it’s a way to contribute to the community. Unlike many vocational programs where projects end up as practice pieces or scrap metal, every item crafted in the Mount Academy welding shop serves a real purpose within the wider community.
see moreFlame-Resistant Apparel: The Science Behind the Fabric and Five Myths Busted
Most people roll out of bed and put on the first shirt they see without a second thought. However, for welders, that shirt can be the difference between walking away from an incident or sustaining major burns.
see moreNews and Updates
News of the Industry
The Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo, presented by F.W. Webb Co., took place on October 25 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
see moreSociety News
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