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CONTENTS Summer 2012

A Postal Gallery of Welding Art by Andre Odermatt ........................................................................................... 3
SkillsUSA Competition Held at HIWT ................................................................................................................ 6
Honors Graduates Choose Union Career..............................................................................................................7
Schuette Metals: Developing Better Welders Unison Hobart Institute Training Materials ................................. 8
Letters to the Editor ........................................................................................................................................... 11
New Faces at Hobart Institute ............................................................................................................................ 12
Bidding Farewell ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Welding in the West Indies ................................................................................................................................ 13
In Memoriam: Kyle Moore and Benjamin Ford ................................................................................................ 14
New England Scouts One of First in the Country to Earn Boy Scout Welding Badge...................................... 15
Hobart Institute Helps Preserve 9/11 Artifact by Marty Baker .......................................................................... 17
Ask the Recruiter: Selecting A Career Path by Ann Kutscher............................................................................ 19
Steel Market Development Institute Addresses Vital Role of Steel in Future Automotive Applications .......... 20
Settings for Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Uphill by Elmer Swank, Jr. ...................................................... 22
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence in 2012 ............................................................................................... 23
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .......................................................................................................... 24
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ...................................................................................................... 31

Front Cover: Steel beam artifact from the 911 World Trade Center mounted at the base of the Twin Towers sculpture,
constructed by Hobart Institute. Story on page 17.

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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Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration No. CR70-12-0064HT
Andre Odermatt, President Marty Baker, Editor
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