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THE WORLD OF WELDING http://www.welding.org

CONTENTS Fall 2011

Pass and Maintain D1.1 and D1.5 Weld Certifications by André Odermatt ...............................................................3
Welding to Create Sculpture by Marty Baker .............................................................................................................5
Job Fair Exhibits Gradual Economic Recovery ..........................................................................................................6
Instructors Share Ideas During Summer Conference by Neil Mansfield ....................................................................7
Hobart Gallery of Welding History Provides Setting for AWS Dayton Section Meeting ..........................................8
Welding Spans Generations and Technologies by Marty Baker .................................................................................9
Surface Preparation for 6061-T6 Aluminum by Elmer Swank, Jr. ...........................................................................10
Dragpatch® Side Reinforcement ..............................................................................................................................12
Welding Career Provides Stability for Families .......................................................................................................13
Students from Northern Ontario Earn Dual Welding Credits ...................................................................................14
FABTECH Shifts Show Dates to November 14-17 ..................................................................................................15
Ask the Recruiter: Job Hunt Tips by Anne Kutscher ................................................................................................16
Off to a Good Start by Janet Piechocki.....................................................................................................................17
In Memoriam: Justin Robinson, Brett Lovins, Gary Kirkland .................................................................................18
EWI Releases Report: Strengthening Manufacturing Competitiveness ...................................................................20
Crown Equipment Corporation Believes in Hobart Training ...................................................................................21
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence in 2011 ......................................................................................................22
Order Your Free Poster Today! ................................................................................................................................ 23
Hobart Institute Announces 2012 Dates for AWS CWI/CWE/CWS Exam Preparation ..........................................24
Looking Back: Forty Years Ago................................................................................................................................25
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .................................................................................................................26
Letters to the Editor ..................................................................................................................................................29
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute .............................................................................................................31

Front Cover: Stephen Randles strives for the perfect weld on six-inch pipe during the filming of the
Shielded Metal Arc Welding 6-inch Pipe course DVD. Hobart Institute training materials are continuously being
updated and are available for sale through the bookstore (937) 332-5433 and website at www.welding.org.
Articles submitted to The World of Welding by outside sources do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hobart Institute. The Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology does not endorse or promote products which may be described in the magazine other than services or products offered by the Institute. Information
about new products or developments in the welding industry are often press releases issued by the companies offering the products and are published based
on their education and news value. Such information is published for informational purposes only and the accuracy thereof is not warranted. Purchasers of
products featured in this magazine should investigate the product as to its quality, features, and appropriateness for purchase.

MISSION OF THE
HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a nonprofit institution dedicated to welding training and education excellence.
The Institute educates and trains individuals in the use and application of welding technologies; develops and disseminates welding training
and educational material; and conducts certification research and qualifications for the welding industry.
Based in North America, The Institute continues to enhance its reputation worldwide through affiliations with
leading international training organizations, assuring continued growth and self-sufficiency.
The long-range mission of the Institute is to be the premier welding institute worldwide.
The World of Welding ISSN 1545-9691
A quarterly publication of the
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
400 Trade Square East; Troy, OH 45373 U.S.A.
Phone: (800) 332-9448 or (937) 332-5000 Fax: (937) 332-5200
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HIWT@welding .org
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration No. CR70-12-0064HT
Andre Odermatt, President Marty Baker, Editor
Published by Post Printing Company, Minster, Ohio.

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