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CONTENTS Fall 2014

Transition Time for Hobart Institute .................................................................................................................... 3
Honoring the Memory of HIWT Graduate .......................................................................................................... 3
2nd Annual Welding Rodeo ................................................................................................................................. 4
Learning to Weld with the New Technology by Biazzio Giordano, Jr ................................................................ 6
Design Builder Hires Hobart Grads ..................................................................................................................... 8
Springfield, Ohio Sailor Serves Overseas with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 ................................ 10
Perfect Attendance X 3: Hightower Brothers .................................................................................................... 11
Cover Story: Hobart Institute Adopts Willie Weldmore .................................................................................... 12
From Throwing Strikes to Striking Arcs by Janet Piechocki............................................................................. 13
U.S. Navy at Work ............................................................................................................................................. 14
The Back-Bone of a Welder’s Skill Set by Neil Mansfield ................................................................................ 17
Lindsey Magee Joins Hobart Institute ............................................................................................................... 18
HIWT Grad Enjoys Building Ships ................................................................................................................... 19
2014 Collaborate to Educate A Success! by Lindsey Magee ............................................................................ 20
The Golden Nugget by Joanna Cohen ............................................................................................................... 21
Hobart Institute Opens New Training Area ....................................................................................................... 22
The 2014 AWS Welding Education , Skills and Certification Conference by Kevin Trick ................................ 23
American Welding Society Unveils New Logo and Tagline ............................................................................. 23
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence ............................................................................................................ 24
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .......................................................................................................... 25
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ...................................................................................................... 35

Front Cover: Willie Weldmore. Story page 12.
Photo by Kevin Trick. Cover design by Wilma Simon, Post Printing Co.

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) 332-9500 Fax: (937) 332-9550
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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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