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Top 10 Things to Teach Novice Welders

Learning to weld is no easy task. It takes patience, practice and a solid foundation of knowledge. For companies who find themselves faced with the challenge of training novice welders, it is important to instill good habits early on in the training process. Doing so helps ensure that these individuals are well prepared not only to create quality welds, but also to contribute positively to the overall welding operation. It can also help the welders gain the confidence they need to become increasingly proficient. Following are 10 important things to teach novice welders, to help them improve their skills and stay safe in the process.

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“Pause for Safety” On-Site Training

Central Welding Supply has a team of Safety Training experts who support the products we sell from every Division. Whether it’s welding and cutting safety, or PPE training, we are prepared and ready to pause from selling, for the most fundamental intention – the safe way to work with the products we provide in inventory.

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The ONLY ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Lab in the PNW!

We're pleased to announce the Central Welding Supply's analytical lab is now Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

The ONLY ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Lab in the PNW, producing and delivering Ultra-pure Specialty Gas Mixtures up to 99.9999%.

The new Specialty Gas Lab, configured, engineered, and installed under the direction of Gary Emerson, Lead Manager for all Central Welding Supply Fill Plant operations, represents expanded capacity for production. ISO Accreditation was Gary's logical next step. The ISO Accreditation process begun Summer 2020, received the news of accreditation, January 19, 2021.

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Bulk Installation: Laser Application

Among our most recent bulk installations in service for operation, July 2019, is this 6000 gallon liquid nitrogen system. The system will supply gases for laser fabrication applications for uninterrupted gas supply. Shown next to the bulk vessel is a Chart Trifecta (pressure building) system, as well as our 7600 gallon Liquid Nitrogen transport… completing the first fill! Our Cryogenics team is capable to engineer bulk gas delivery systems to support a broad range of applications and gas needs.

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