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Weldability of Metals

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Here are some statements made on the course evaluation form: And there are always those who do not understand the value
of education:
“This course provided a wide variety of welding related
information that I feel will prepare us greatly for introduction “I am not a scientist or engineer, so this class is pointless to
to the workforce.” me. I didn’t understand 90% of what was talked about.”
“Long – made me sleepy.”
“The course was very informative and I learned a lot of things
that I thought would make me a better welder after the class We receive many more positive than negative remarks from
just knowing how each metal reacts differently to heat input.” participants. The famous business thinker Peter Ferdinand
Drucker (1909 – 2005) coined the term Knowledge Worker
“It was a really detailed class with a lot of very good in 1959. A competent weIder must have an understanding of
THIS IS A LOW RESOLUTION
OKAY TO RUN:
information for use in your later job career. The ‘Properties the material being welded, be able to select the best process
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and Uses of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals’ is an excellent and procedure to produce the strongest and toughest weldment
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book to read and get good information from too.” possible and be able to recognize the need for special attention
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Date 6/22/12 Designer initials: RR when welding certain types of metals. The intent of the
“I thought it was better than everyone said. Not as boring as weldability course is to provide information to help the student
I expected.” to accomplish that. I would like to humbly borrow from Dr.
Drucker and call HIWT graduates “Knowledge Welders.”

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