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ArcSmart
Welding Resources for Educators
September 4, 2008
In this Issue
School Spotlight
Certifying Students
Teaching Aids
SkillsUSA Championships
5 Tips for Stick Welding
Idea Center
Project Idea Gallery
Classroom Resources
Video: Hot Careers in Welding
Safety First
Welding Safety Tips
Outfitting Your Lab
For easy selection, Miller recommends the best Stick welders for use in classrooms and training facilities throughout the nation. Learn more about Miller’s recommended Stick welding packages.
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Instructor's Choice in Multiprocess
For Stick, TIG and MIG welding in the lab, you may want to consider a multiprocess machine like the Shopmate™ 300 DX that offers exceptional arc performance in all processes.
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MillerWelds Connection
Miller offers a variety of Stick welding tips for the classroom. Check out benefits, amperage, technique, selecting electrodes, troubleshooting and more. Learn More »
View Miller's free online Stick welding calculator or purchase this handy reference for your classroom. Learn More »
Instructor Resources
Did you know Miller offers logo merchandise for your classroom and students? Visit the Company Store to outfit your classroom in blue.
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Visit Miller's Instructor's site for more classroom assistance and Stick welding resources. Learn More »
Student Resources
Offer your students free access to welding employment opportunities. Learn More »
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For free access to fast news on welding products and applications, consider Power Click™ as recommended reading for your students!
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Education News
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April 28, 2008
School Spotlight
Practice, Practice, Practice
Miller proudly introduces Alpine High School, Alpine, Texas.
At Alpine High School, 20 students are enrolled in a welding program that is growing rapidly, to say the least. James Burnett, instructor at Alpine, estimates that his class enrollment has increased 70 percent this year due to some major changes in the program. For the first time, students had the opportunity to become certified welders. Eight students qualified in all four welding positions and received certification cards in May. To prepare for certification, students took on several projects, such as porch rails, dune buggies and barbeque pits. Burnett believes it's all about practice.
"You can never practice enough in the welding booth," says Burnett "Keep burning rods and wire and you will perfect your skills.
In the welding lab, students practice on a variety of welding equipment, including XMT® 350 multiprocess inverters and Dimension™ 302 multiprocess welding machines. View multiprocess classroom packages.
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Teaching Aids
SkillsUSA: Bringing Out the Best in Everyone
The Skills USA Championships, held recently in Kansas City, Mo., consists of over 90 skilled, health occupation and leadership contests. Hear what welding students, their parents and instructors, sponsors, members and supporters had to say about growing a strong, skilled workforce. Read More »
5 Tips to Improve Stick Welding
Shellfish can make your students better welders. Simply introduce them to CLAMS: Current setting, Length of arc, Angle of electrode, Manipulation of the electrode and Speed of travel. If they're just learning the Stick process, remembering these five points will improve their welding technique. Read More »
Idea Center
"Students, Start Your Projects!"
Inspire your students to aim high! Have them visit Miller's Project Idea Gallery, now with over 500 projects to view, comment on, or even try in the classroom. And don't forget to check out our latest project plan for welding a campfire grill stand.
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Classroom Resources
Welding Career Video
Are your students hungry to learn more about welding careers? Check out Miller's Hot Careers in Welding video. From dragsters to sculptures to offshore welding, the video covers exciting welding opportunities, as well as pay and benefits.
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Safety First
12 Tips for Improving Welding Safety
Welding exposes everyone to similar hazards, including students in the welding lab. Here are 12 tips for improving welding safety in your classroom, including advice for implementing safety programs. Learn More »
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