Cameron Dekker
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Cameron grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a once-proud steel town on the Lehigh River, where he got a taste of TIG welding in his high school shop class. He holds certificates for Certified WeldingEducator (CWE) and Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) from the American Welding Institute. His interests include scuba diving, sculpture, and kayaking.
Aluminum is a relatively soft metal in its pure form, with a good strength-to-weight ratio. This metal has ubiquitous applications in the engineering sector because of its many advantages, such as conductivity and corrosion resistance. However, it requires the addition of alloys to increase its strength. It is challenging to join metal components by melting […]
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Whether you are a welding hobbyist or a welding guru, a welding helmet will enhance your safety and productivity. However, regular usage exposes the helmet to welding debris and weather elements, hindering a welder’s visibility. Talk of dirt, smoke, fumes, and other welding debris piling up on a helmet’s surface and lenses, compromising its functionality. […]
Continue reading We all should avoid looking at the sun directly. Besides being a painful experience, it can cause partial blindness or even irreversible vision impairment. But can you look at the sun via welding helmets? According to information released by NASA, you can only look at the sun via a welding helmet if the helmet is compliant with […]
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Many professionals are looking for a job that offers the opportunity to climb the success ladder while earning good salaries. One such career is that of a welding technician, but how much is the salary per se? Read on to learn more. Welding technicians are the heart and soul of a company. But as they […]
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MIG welding is a versatile welding method. MIG welding machines allow easier welding than shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). They use gas as filler instead of flux for the filler material. Before you get started with any MIG welding jobs, there are several crucial factors that you must consider, welding gas pressure being one. This […]
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Do you need a squat rack for your home gym but don’t have the cash to spend on an expensive commercial model? If yes, consider assembling your own. Squatting is the best exercise, whether you’re a bodybuilder or just looking to lose some weight. If you want to get the most out of your squats, […]
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If you’re looking for a career that offers steady employment while growing in demand, welding is a good fit. Welding apprentices earn good wages even though their experience levels range widely. But, how much is this, to be precise? That’s what we’re here to discuss today. We have put together this guide to give you […]
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A car frame keeps the car aligned, making it a principal part of your car. You may find yourself in an accident with the car damaged to a point the radiator is pushed to the engine, and the fenders are all bent up. It will be a blessing to come out of it unscratched, but […]
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One of the main concerns of car owners is achieving stability and good traction on the road. Whether you drive off-road, drag, or road race, you can achieve maximum traction by ensuring that the car differential is just right. Your car’s transmission may be able to send power to the wheels, but it needs assistance […]
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Have you tried hooking up a fan to blow welding fumes away? That’s an easy first step, but it might not be the solution you’re looking for. The best way to extract fumes when working on a welding project is using fume extractors. Today, we have a list of DIY welding fume extractor plans that […]
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