Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building
MasterFormat Division 5: Metals
Today we refresh our understanding of action in the catalogs of the following standards developers in the metalwork domain:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX Welding
ASTM International
A proposed standard will guide the process of electrical conductivity tests for verification of heat treatment of #aluminum alloys. https://t.co/BQ88vG9paN pic.twitter.com/Jt7CvDLhoP
— ASTM International (@ASTMIntl) September 20, 2023
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Human-centered augmented reality manual arc welding active safety design
International Code Council
International Building Code Chapter 22 Steel
International Fire Code Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work
International Electrotechnical Commission TC 26
International Standardization Organization TC/44
National Fire Protection Association
National Electrical Code Article 630 Electric Welders
Install 50 Amp welder outlet circuit in workshop for 220/240 VAC MIG welder
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors
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The troubled history of vocational education
Welding technology has evolved over centuries, and it’s difficult to credit a single person with advancing it because they each played a role in the “gales of innovation” described by Joseph Schumpeter. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829): Davy, an English chemist and inventor, is often credited with the discovery of the electric arc, a critical development in welding technology. His work laid the foundation for many modern welding processes.
- Elihu Thomson (1853-1937): Thomson, an American engineer and inventor, made substantial contributions to electric welding technology. He improved the design of welding machines and was a pioneer in developing the resistance welding process.
- Nikolay Benardos (1842-1905): A Russian inventor and engineer, Benardos is often credited with patenting one of the first arc welding methods using carbon electrodes. His work helped popularize arc welding as a practical joining method.
- C.L. Coffin (1877-1959): Coffin, an American engineer, played a crucial role in the development of the submerged arc welding process. This method is still widely used in heavy industry for its high deposition rates.
- Charles Picard and Auguste De Meritens: These two inventors are credited with developing the first successful welding process using a consumable electrode, known as metal-arc welding. Their work laid the foundation for modern stick welding.
- Carl Wilhelm Siemens (1823-1883): Siemens, a German engineer, made significant contributions to the development of gas welding. His work with gas flames laid the groundwork for the oxyfuel welding and cutting processes that became essential in industry.
- Percy Spencer (1894-1970): Spencer, an American engineer, accidentally discovered microwave heating while working with radar equipment during World War II. His discovery indirectly contributed to the development of microwave welding techniques.
These individuals are the first names that collectively advanced welding technology.
