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One of the instructors being a Navy veteran may have played a
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After spending most of the morning there, I made my way inside. incredible detail of the
The first thing you realize when entering the hall is that this is going welding arc!
to take more than an afternoon to complete. Aisle after aisle held
welders, torches, and as many weld processes and applications as
you can imagine were displayed. Getting my bearings I headed to
the HIWT booth to introduce myself to those attending this year and
see some of the friends I have made while attending their facility.
Since I have students attending the combination structural and pipe
program, I like to keep current with the instructors and make sure
my students are well prepared for the course. Using their curriculum
one can customize a course for any group, and being properly
prepared provides a solid foundation, assuring the student success
while attending HIWT. I have taken many courses with them and
find each to be an excellent value for the services provided.
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Continuing my visit I saw the latest and greatest in welding and learning experience!
fabrication. I observed narrow groove semi-automatic processes
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Society. I was amazed at the number of people who were becoming
lifetime members having volunteered years of time and effort to advantage of numerous opportunities offered daily to attend various
the organization. Some were student chapter advisors who guide events that are geared toward education.
students toward the trade on their own time giving the student
insight to our trade and encouraging them to continue their All in all, I found the work done by the students and their
education. The American Welding Society sections around the involvement with the AWS weld competition to be the highlight of
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All in all the show was a great experience
and I would encourage any person involved
in the welding trade to make plans to
attend. Students, especially those who are
currently enrolled in welding programs,
will see the opportunities available to
them by continuing their weld training.
Becoming student members and being
involved with their sections assist in
making them qualified for many scholarship
opportunities. Instructors should plan
on attending FABTECH in the future as
it is a great way to stay current with the
latest welding technology, and to receive
materials to incorporate into the classroom.
Safety posters, school information, and
some incredible examples of metal forming
are available to take back and show to
the students. While there, one can take

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