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

CONTENTS Fall 2012

Financially Speaking by Andre Odermatt ............................................................................................................ 3
Editorial: A Welder In Just Four Weeks? by Marty Baker ................................................................................... 4
AWS Revises Standard for Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes.....................................................4
The Image of Welding by Biazzio Giordano, Jr. .................................................................................................. 5
New Hobart Institute Website Launched ............................................................................................................. 6
Hobart Institute Was There! ................................................................................................................................. 8
Cover Story: Turning Sheet Metal Into Art: JR Lodico ....................................................................................... 9
Aspiring Welder Killed in Afghanistan .............................................................................................................. 11

New Benefits for Unemployed Veterans ............................................................................................................ 12
Letters to the Editor ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Intermingling the Art of Welding: McKinley Frost ........................................................................................... 14
R U Ready Reward Presented to Josh Willford .................................................................................................. 15
Assabet Valley Welding Students Bring Joy to Homeless Veterans by Neil Mansfi eld ..................................... 16
Become a Certifi ed Welding Supervisor ............................................................................................................ 18
Ask the Recruiter: Tips for Your Next Interview by Ann Kutscher ................................................................... 19
Motorcycle Frame Welding by Elmer Swank, Jr. ............................................................................................... 21
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence in 2012 ............................................................................................... 22
Need for Welders Headlines the News............................................................................................................... 23
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .......................................................................................................... 24
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ...................................................................................................... 31

Front Cover: A gate at a private residence in St. Petersburg, Florida, is enhanced by the addition of a peacock, the
work of artist and sculptor, JR Lodico. Story on page 9.

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 affi liations with
leading international training organizations, assuring continued growth and self-suffi ciency.
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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