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INTRODUCTION The Lincoln Electric Company The Welding Experts Welding is everywhere, and Lincoln Electric has been there since the beginning. Lincoln Electric has always been a leader and innovator in the design and production of arc welding equipment and consumables. Headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, we are also a worldwide leader in robotic arc welding systems as well as plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. The catalog you hold in your hands contains some of the best performing, most well made and tested Welders and Consumables on the market today. We are committed to your success. At Lincoln Electric, we have a global team of professionally trained Technical Sales Representatives, Application Engineers, and Customer Service Representatives ready to help you improve quality and productivity, while reducing costs. And with more than 2,000 Authorized Distributor partners, no other company is better able to serve your welding and cutting needs. Who We Are The people of the Lincoln Electric Company strive to meet the goals set forth by our founders John and James Lincoln. Make a product you can take pride in, so the customer can too. Listen to the people that use your products, and always look for ways to make it better. Lead by design and innovation, and never accept that it can t be improved. Be The Best. We re proud to say that for 115 years, people have chosen Lincoln Electric products. No matter where you work; from a coal mine to a skyscraper, an oil derrick to your garage, there s a Lincoln Electric welder and consumable that can help you make it the best. Thank you for Choosing Lincoln Electric! 2

Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Arc Welding Safety - Materials and Products........................................................ 4 Full Line of Welding Products...................................................................... 5 The Lincoln Electric Welding School Overview of Welding School................................................................... 6 Welding School Class Schedule............................................................... 7-8 Standard Courses Introduction to Welding.........................................................................9 Basic Plate and Sheet Metal.................................................................. 10 Pipe Welding............................................................................. 11-12 Plasma, Oxyfuel, Alloy and Hardfacing.......................................................... 13 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.................................................................... 14 Gas Metal Arc Welding - Semiautomatic........................................................ 15 Flux Cored Arc Welding - Semiautomatic........................................................ 16 Comprehensive Program...................................................................... 17 Advanced Courses Motorsports - Basic Materials Program......................................................... 18 Motorsports - Advanced Materials Program..................................................... 19 Basic Submerged Arc Welding................................................................. 20 Advanced Submerged Arc Welding.............................................................21 Advanced API Pipe Welding...................................................................22 GTAW (TIG) Pipe.............................................................................23 CWI Prep Course, Seminar and Exam........................................................... 24 Qualification and Certification Training......................................................... 25 Technical Training Programs Overview of Technical Training................................................................ 26 Professional Seminars Blodgett s Welding Design Seminar............................................................ 27 Welding Educator s Workshop................................................................. 28 Regional Programs........................................................................... 29 Distributor Training Programs International Distributor Training............................................................... 30 Field Service Shop Training................................................................... 31 Automation School Training.................................................................... 32 Robotics Training Programs Basic Robotic Programming................................................................... 33 Advanced Robotic Programming............................................................... 34 Robotic Service Training...................................................................... 35 WeldPro - Offline Robot Programming........................................................ 36 CRAW Prep Course and Exam................................................................. 37 Registration Information Online Course Registration.................................................................... 38 2011 Enrollment Agreement and Welding School Information................................... 39-40 2011 Continuing Education Agreement and Welding School Information.......................... 41-42 General Information.......................................................................... 43 Hotel and Contact Information................................................................. 44 Educational Materials Arc Welding Process Training Materials........................................................ 45 James F. Lincoln Foundation and The Arc Welding Bookshelf................................... 46-48 3

ARC WELDING SAFETY Arc Welding Safety Materials and Products Lincoln Electric Safety Materials Lincoln Electric offers a variety of free training materials on arc welding safety. Access the following information online: Arc Welding Safety brochure (E205) Arc Welding Safety poster (E201) Welding Safely - the Way the Pros Do It (DVD) Arc Welding Safety Power Point TM presentation with script (included on every Arc Welding Process Training Materials CD) OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Standards (MC06-211) MSDS Sheets ANSI Z49.1 Safety Document The American Welding Society is offering a FREE download of the American National Standard Institute s Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes document (ANSI Z49.1:2005). This is the welding industry s comprehensive reference on safety. This document is a must for every welding school, fabricator and home hobbyist. Get your free copy today at www.aws.org/technical/facts. Arc Welding Safety Guide for Safe Arc Welding Environmental Systems for Welding Schools Some welding applications (welding school booths, welding in confined spaces, etc.) may warrant additional safety precautions from welding fumes, such as using fume extraction equipment. Lincoln Electric offers a full line of environmental systems for schools and welding shops. Product solutions vary from single or dual arm units to multi-arm centralized fume extraction systems. Some of the advantages of a system by Lincoln Electric are: Expert technical assistance available from one company on all your welding products equipment, consumables & fume extraction. Follow OSHA and AWS guidelines. Reduce energy costs by indoor recirculation vs. exhausting to outside. Provide source capture using lightweight user-friendly arms. Offer working lamp and arc sensor technology options. Variable speed fans increase or decrease based on demand. Sound-absorbing boxes and in-line duct silencer lesson noise. Custom central systems designed to your specific application. For More Information, Contact: The Lincoln Electric Company Automation Division Phone: 800-833-9353 (WELD) or 216-383-2667 Email: automation@lincolnelectric.com 4

Full Line of Equipment, Consumables and Accessories Table of Contents FULL LINE OF WELDING PRODUCTS Welding Products Lincoln Electric is the world leading manufacturer of arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for stick, TIG, MIG, flux cored and submerged arc welding, as well as oxyfuel and plasma cutting. We manufacture a full line of products for welding schools, light to heavy duty metal fabricators, maintenance shops, home use, etc. Lincoln Electric s product line includes: Welding equipment Welding consumables Accessory equipment and parts Gas apparatus by Harris Products Group Environmental systems Educational Discounts Lincoln Electric offers a large discount to welding educational institutions on our complete line of products. The Lincoln Educational Discount is applied through sales to schools by our network of welding distributors. Contact your local Lincoln Sales Office, listed on the inside back cover, for more details. Where to Get More Details For complete details on all Lincoln Electric welding products, see our website at and/or request a copy of our Product Catalog (E1.10). Or contact your local Lincoln Technical Sales Representative to discuss the most appropriate Lincoln products for your particular school or other welding applications. 5

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Overview of Welding School School Offering Lincoln Electric has one of the oldest and most prestigious welding schools in the United States. Founded in 1917, the school has taught over 100,000 students from around the world. On staff are seven full time, professional instructors with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Many of them also teach courses off-site, as well as provide track side welding support at the top motorsports racing events in the U.S., including Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, etc. Lincoln Electric s Welding School offers a variety of classes, from a 6 week Basic course to an advanced 16 week Comprehensive course, as well as 1 week classes on specific welding processes, certification or customized programs. Classes run from 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. daily, 5 days per week and 50 weeks per year. Students spend about 20% of their time in the classroom and 80% in the booth learning to weld. Instructor to student ratio is kept small to provide plenty of individual help. A large supply of steel plate is provided so students spend all their time learning to weld, not cutting and preparing practice coupons. Benefits of Attending Learn and practice welding in a safe working environment. Receive a Lincoln Electric Welding School graduation certificate upon successful completion of the course. Combine your new welding skills with Lincoln s excellent reputation in the industry for producing quality students to help improve your chances of landing a great welding job. Enjoy a variety of temporary living options close to the school in safe, secure neighborhoods. Network with other students in the welding industry. Welding Instructors Joe Kolasa, Manager Welding School Alex Tocco Lyle Binns Karl Hoes Adam Webb Chris Myers Bill Miller Branden Muehlbrandt, Southeast Regional Training Specialist, Mobile, AL Office 6

Table of Contents THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Class Date Basic Pipe Alloy TIG MIG Flux Cored Basic Motorsports Advanced Motorsports Basic Submerged Arc Advanced Submerged Arc Advanced API Pipe Welding GTAW (TIG) Pipe Introduction Welding Certification CWI 2011 Lincoln Electric Welding School Schedule January February March April May June 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 Comprehensive Program 16 Weeks 7

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Class Date Basic Pipe Alloy TIG MIG Flux Cored Basic Motorsports Advanced Motorsports Basic Submerged Arc Advanced Submerged Arc Advanced API Pipe Welding GTAW (TIG) Pipe Introduction Welding Certification CWI July August September October November December Tues. 5 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 2011 Lincoln Electric Welding School Schedule Tues. 6 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 Comprehensive Program 16 Weeks 8

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Introduction to Welding Course Description Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and welding techniques utilizing various processes like Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and basic oxyfuel cutting (OFC) and plasma cutting. Course Content Day 1 Introduction to welding safety and the Fill Freeze and Fast Fill groups of electrodes. One half of the stick lecture will be today. Weld with 6013 flat and horizontal sheet metal. Weld with 7024-1 flat and horizontal 3/8 to 1/2 inch plate, single pass and three pass. Day 2 Second half of stick lecture. Cover Fast Freeze (6010 and 6011), and low hydrogen groups of electrodes. Weld flat and vertical up with both groups of electrodes. Day 3 Basic MIG lecture. Weld short arc, globular, spray, pulse spray and aluminum. Day 4 Basic TIG lecture. Weld on steel and stainless steel. Day 5 Aluminum TIG welding. Basic oxyfuel cutting and plasma cutting. Course starting time is 8:00am - 2:30pm, Monday thru Friday. Course Fee: $450.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 17-21 Apr 11-15 May 16-20 Sept 12-16 Oct 31 - Nov 4 9

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Basic Plate and Sheet Metal Course Description Designed to instruct welders in arc welding safety and the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW - Stick). The course lasts 6 weeks, involving approximately 180 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Course Content Week 1 Introduction to welding safety and electrodes: types, selection, classification and qualification. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 25, Class - 5 Week 2 Discussion of power source: types, selection and duty cycle as well as cable sizing, arc blow and welding symbols. Week 2 Welding Test 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 26, Class - 4 Week 3 Discussion of electrodes: advantages, limitations, and vertical-up vs. vertical down in addition to certification and qualification test training. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 27, Class - 3 Week 4 Discussion of non-destructive testing, fillet gauge use and weld size determination as well as a review of low hydrogen electrode procedures and techniques. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 Week 5 Practicing all of the manipulative arc welding techniques learned during the prior four weeks. Week 5 Welding Test. Final Exam and Evaluation. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 29, Class - 1 Week 6 Introduction to oxyfuel safety and oxyfuel processes: cutting and welding. Welding done on bevel plates with E7018; stringers vs. weave. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 29, Class - 1 Course Fee: $1,425.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 3 - Feb 11 Feb 14 - Mar 25 Mar 28 - May 6 May 9 - June 17 June 20 - July 29 Aug 1 - Sept 9 Sept 12 - Oct 21 Oct 24 - Dec 2 10

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Pipe Welding Course Description Designed to instruct welders in arc welding safety and the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW - Stick) of welding pipe either to meet ASME (vertical up) or API (vertical down) welding code. The course lasts 4 weeks, involving approximately 120 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Prerequisites Students who have not passed the Lincoln Electric Welding School s Basic Plate and Sheet Metal welding course will be required to weld a sample test plate consisting of vertical and overhead welds with E6010 and E7018 electrodes, which will be evaluated by the instructor before being permitted to start the course. Students must also specify either ASME or API before the start of the Pipe Course. Must have thourough knowledge of 6010/7018 welding electrodes to weld in pipe class. Course Content ASME Week 1 Learn fundamentals of ASME pipe welding, which includes 2G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking, and electrode selection in vertical up welding. Additionally, comparative techniques like whip vs. drag root pass are discussed along with testing procedures and grading. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 ASME Week 2 Review 5G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical up welding. Review techniques used in the vertical up position. Review test procedures. Prepare final test. Week 2 Welding Test 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 ASME Week 3 Review 5G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection, in vertical up welding. Working with 6010 and 7018 electrodes in 5G position. Final test at end of week. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 ASME Week 4 Discuss 6G and weld troubleshooting, which includes DC- for less burnthrough and land vs. gap. In addition, AWS, ASME, and API code are explained. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 29, Class - 1 Course Fee: $1,600.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 3 - Feb 7 Feb 14 - Mar 11 Mar 28 - Apr 22 May 9 - June 3 June 20 - July 15 Aug 1 - Aug 26 Sept 12 - Oct 7 Oct 24 - Nov 18 Please Note: Students must pass welding test to receive diploma. 11

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Pipe Welding (Con't.) API Week 1 Learn fundamentals of API pipe welding, which includes 2G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 API Week 2 Review 5G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding. Review test procedures. Prepare final test. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 API Week 3 Review 5G, proper fit-up, joint preparation, tacking and electrode selection in vertical down welding using cellulose elctrode for root. Vertical up hot, fill and cap with low hydrogen electrodes. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 API Week 4 Discuss 6G and troubleshooting, which includes DC- for less burnthrough, and land vs. gap. In addition, AWS, ASME, and API code are explained as well as pipe welding joints positioned at a 45 angle using vertical down techniques. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 29, Class - 1 12

Plasma, Oxyfuel, Alloy and Hardfacing Course Description Designed to instruct welders in welding safety, plasma cutting and gouging, the oxyfuel process, alloy theory and applications, and hardfacing. Additionally, various welding processes and techniques will be discussed as it relates to these topics. The course lasts 3 weeks, involving approximately 90 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Course Content Week 1 Learn fundamentals of oxy-fuel brazing (OFB) and oxyfuel welding (OFW). Discuss the use of welding vs. brazing vs. soldering. Learn general theory and use of preheating along with hands-on experience utilizing Tempil sticks. Learn the AWS numbering system, selection of proper brazing rods and fluxes, and troubleshooting of the oxyfuel process. In addition to a comparison between carbon arc gouging vs. plasma arc gouging, discuss the operation of plasma cutting along with standard troubleshooting and operational techniques. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 25, Class - 5 THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Week 2 Learn fundamentals of metal identification including the AISI & ASTM designations as well as steel trade names. Discuss low carbon, medium carbon, high carbon and alloy steel chemistry according to AWS D1.1 welding code. Determine preheat and discuss carbon equivalent, heat input (Joules) and heat-treating including tempering, annealing, normalizing and stress relieving. Learn fundamentals of hardfacing and 6 basic types of wear while using different welding processes: SMAW, FCAW, SAW and OFW. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 25, Class - 5 Week 3 Learn fundamentals of cast iron including types of cast iron and repair procedures utilizing nickel and steel based electrodes as well as oxyfuel brazing (OFB) for cast iron repair. Learn fundamentals of stainless steel including the AISI numbering system, AWS classification system of electrodes, and carbide control. Use -15, -16, and -17 stainless stick electrodes to perform welds on stainless steel in all positions. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 25, Class - 5 Course Fee: $1,000.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 3 - Jan 21 Feb 14 - Mar 4 Mar 14 - Apr 1 Apr 25 - May 13 June 6 - June 24 July 18 - Aug 5 Aug 29 - Sept 16 Oct 10 - Oct 28 Nov 21 - Dec 9 13

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Course Description Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GTAW - TIG). The course lasts 1 week, involving approximately 30 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Course Content Learn fundamentals of GTAW (TIG) for steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Welding procedures are taught on aluminum, carbon and stainless steels. Welding consists of edge, corner, lap and fillet welds in all positions. Welding is limited to regular thin flat material, which does not include thick plate, pipe or other irregular shapes. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 26, Class - 4 Please Note: If a student desires to practice on different types of welds, and/or materials other than those offered, material must be provided by student. Course Fee: $450.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 3-7 Jan 24-28 Feb 21-25 Mar 7-11 Mar 14-18 Apr 4-8 Apr 18-22 May 2-6 May 16-20 May 30 - June 3 June 27 - July 1 July 11-15 Aug 8-12 Tues. Sept 6-9 Sept 19-23 Sept 26-30 Oct 31 - Nov 4 Nov 14-19 Dec 5-9 Dec 12-16 14

Gas Metal Arc Welding - Semiautomatic Course Description Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and the Gas Metal Arc Welding process (GMAW - MIG). The course lasts 1 week, involving approximately 30 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Course Content Learn fundamentals of GMAW (MIG). Instruction on the metal arc transfers of short circuiting, globular, spray arc, pulsed spray arc, Power Mode and Surface Tension Transfer. How various shielding gases affect gas metal arc welding. Individual booth time will be dedicated to welding on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum in all welding positions. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 26, Class - 4 THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Please Note: If a student desires to practice on different types of welds, and/or materials other than those offered, material must be provided by student. Course Fee: $425.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 10-14 Jan 31 - Feb 4 Mar 14-18 Mar 28 - Apr 1 Apr 11-15 Apr 25-29 May 9-13 May 23-27 June 6-10 June 20-24 July 5-8 Aug 1-5 Aug 15-19 Sept 26-30 Oct 3-7 Oct 24-28 Nov 7-11 Dec 5-9 Dec 12-16 15

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Flux Cored Arc Welding - Semiautomatic Course Description Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and the Flux Cored Arc Welding process (FCAW) for both self-shielded (Innershield ) and gas-shielded (Outershield and UltraCore ) methods. The course lasts 1 week, involving approximately 30 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Course Content Learn fundamentals of FCAW Self-Shielded (Innershield ). Learns fundamentals of FCAW Gas-Shielded (Outershield ). Weld on 10 gauge through 1 inch thick material in all positions. Use a variety of electrodes, wire feeders and power sources. Typical joint designs used in construction and shipbuilding are welded, which consist of fillet, lap, groove and butt welds. Final weld tests are on 1 inch bevel plate vertical up with and without a backin bar. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 26, Class - 4 Please Note: If a student desires to practice on different types of welds, and/or materials other than those offered, material must be provided by student. Course Fee: $425.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 3-7 Jan 24-28 Feb 7-11 Mar 7-11 Mar 21-25 Apr 4-8 Apr 18-22 May 2-6 May 30 - June 3 Jun 27 - July 1 July 11-15 Aug 22-26 Sept 12-16 Oct 3-7 Oct 17-21 Oct 31 - Nov 4 Nov 14-18 16

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Comprehensive Program Course Description Designed to instruct welders in arc welding safety and all of the common welding processes. The course lasts 16 weeks and involves more than 480 hours of hands-on instruction. Course Content Basic Plate and Sheet Metal (6 weeks) Pipe-Stick (ASME or API) (4 weeks) Plasma, Oxy-fuel, Alloy and Hardfacing (3 weeks) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (1 week) Gas Metal Arc Welding - Semiautomatic (1 week) Flux Cored Arc Welding - Semiautomatic (1 week) Please Note: If a student desires to practice on different types of welds, and/or materials other than those offered, material must be provided by student. Course Fee: $5,325.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 3 - Apr 22 Feb 14 - June 3 Mar 28 - July 15 May 9 - Aug 26 June 20 - Oct 7 Aug 1 - Nov 11 Sept 12 - Jan 13, 2012 Oct 24 - Mar 9, 2012 17

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Motorsports - Basic Materials Program What Is It? Five day technical program limited to 15 attendees that is approximately 30% classroom and 70% hands-on. The primary focus of this course is on basic motorsports materials and applications (GMAW, GTAW, Oxyfuel, and Plasma Cutting) including aluminum and stainless steel. In addition to these concepts, new technologies will be introduced, which include Waveform Control Technology and Precision TIG technology. Purpose To enhance your knowledge of current thinking in arc welding safety, processes, instruction, concepts, equipment and consumables as well as your welding skills. Course Content Day 1 - Safety and Gas Tungston Arc Welding (TIG) Day 2 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Day 3 - Alloy (metallurgy, identification, classification, preheating) Day 4 - Alloy (aluminum and stainless steel) Day 5 - Oxyfuel, plasma cutting, open lab and plant tour, and TIG kit with gas lens parts. 32 Clock Hours: Lab - 27, Class - 5 Course Fee: Member: $575.00 Non-Member: $755.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 10-14 Feb 21-25 Apr 18-22 May 9-13 June 6-10 Aug 29 - Sept 2 Sept 19-23 Oct 3-7 Nov 7-11 Nov 28 - Dec 2 18

What Is It? Five day technical program limited to 15 attendees that is approximately 30% classroom and 70% hands-on. The primary focus is on advanced motorsports materials and applications utilizing the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process including materials like chrome-moly, inconel, magnesium and titanium. In addition to these concepts, new technologies will be introduced, which include Waveform Control Technology and Precision TIG technology. Purpose To enhance your knowledge of current thinking in arc welding safety, processes, instruction, concepts, equipment and consumables as well as your welding skills. Course Content Day 1 - Safety, GTAW (TIG) chrome-moly THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Motorsports - Advanced Materials Program Day 2 - GTAW (TIG) titanium Day 3 - GTAW (TIG) inconel Day 4 - GTAW (TIG) magnesium Day 5 - New products, open lab and plant tour 32 Clock Hours: Lab - 27, Class - 5 Course Fee: Member: $800.00 Non-Member: $980.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 17-21 Feb 28 - Mar 4 Apr 25-29 May 16-20 June 13-17 Sept 26-30 Oct 10-14 Nov 14-18 Dec 5-9 19

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Basic Submerged Arc Welding Course Description Designed to instruct welding personnel in arc welding safety and the submerged arc welding process (SAW). This course lasts 1 week, involving approximately 30 hours of booth instruction, lecture and practice. Class size is limited to 7 students. Course Content Arc welding safety for SAW process. Learn fundamentals of SAW. Conventional SAW systems will be used, including the NA-3, NA-5, LT-7, DC-600 and DC-1000. Weld with single and twin wire equipment systems. Wire and flux applications, polarity and troubleshooting of weld defects are discussed. Please Note: Specialists will be made available to discuss your particular needs from equipment and consumables to design. Course Fee: $500.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 17-21 Mar 21-25 May 23-27 Oct 31 - Nov 4 20

Advanced Submerged Arc Welding Course Description Designed to instruct welding personnel in arc welding safety and the submerged arc welding process (SAW) using Lincoln Electric Power Wave AC/DC advanced submerged arc systems. This course lasts 3 days, involving approximately 18 hours of lecture, booth welding and practice. Class size is limited to 6 students. Classes start at 8:00 am until 2:30 pm. All classes start on Monday and end on Wednesday at 2:30 pm unless stated otherwise. Course Content Arc welding safety. Learn to weld with the Power Wave AC/DC system a state-ofthe-art Waveform Control Technology 1000 amp inverter welding machine. Also covered is the Power Feed 10A Controller. Experience firsthand how the Power Wave AC/DC system and Nextweld technology can help you gain significant increases in productivity and quality over conventional SAW technology. Wire and flux applications, polarity and troubleshooting of weld defects are discussed. Please Note: Specialists will be made available to discuss your particular needs from equipment and consumables to design. THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Course Fee: $300.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 24-26 Feb 14-16 Mar 28-30 May 30 - June 1 Tues. July 5-7 Aug 22-24 Sept 19-21 Oct 24-26 Nov 21-23 21

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Advanced API Pipe Welding Course Description - Week 1 Designed to instruct welding personnel in arc welding safety and API vertical down pipe welding. This class specifically relates to butt joints as well as reinforcement sleeves using cellulosic and low hydrogen electrodes in accordance with API 1104 code. Student must supply sleeve. Student will be working with schedule 40 12 inch pipe. Course Description - Week 2 Designed to instruct welding personnel in arc welding safety and API vertical down pipe welding. This class specifically relates to Brach T joints using cellulosic and low hydrogen electrodes in accordance with API 1104 code. The pipe you will be working with is schedule 40 12 inch. Prerequisites Students must have passed the Lincoln Electric Welding School s 4 week API course or must show proof of welding experience or take an API weld test in 5G which will be evaluated by an instructor before being permitted to start the course. Must have thorough knowledge of 6010 and 7018 welding electrodes to participate in this class. Class is two weeks long, Monday thru Friday, 6 hours per day. 30 hours per week. 60 Clock Hours: Lab - 58, Class - 2 Course Fee: $450.00 Per Week 2011 Course Dates: Jan 31 - Feb 11 Mar 14-25 Apr 25 - May 6 June 6-17 July 18-29 Aug 29 - Sept 9 Oct 10-21 Nov 21 - Dec 2 22

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL GTAW (TIG) Pipe Course Description - Week 1 Designed to instruct welding personnel in arc welding safety and the welding of the root and hot pass done with the GTAW (TIG) process. Fill and cap passes done with low hydrogen (Excalibur ) stick electrodes or as student s ability dictates. GTAW (TIG) all the way out (root, hot, fill and cap) with carbon steel or stainless steel filler metal on carbon steel pipe. The material use for week one will be 6 inch schedule 40 and schedule 80 pipes. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 Course Description - Week 2 Designed to instruct welding personnel in arc welding safety and the welding of the root pass and hot pass done wit the GTAW (TIG) process. Then fill and cap passes done with low hydrogen (Excalibur ) stick electrodes or as student s ability dictates. GTAW (TIG) all the way out (root, hot, fill and cap) with carbon steel or stainless steel filler metal on carbon steel pipe. The material used for week two will be 2 inch extra strong pipe. 30 Clock Hours: Lab - 28, Class - 2 Course Fee: $450.00 Per Week 2011 Course Dates: Jan 31 - Feb 11 Mar 14-25 Apr 25 - May 6 June 6-17 July 18-29 Aug 29 - Sept 9 Oct 10-21 Nov 21 - Dec 2 Prerequisites Students who have not passed the Lincoln Electric Welding School s Basic Plate and Sheet Metal Course will be required to weld a sample test plate consisting of 3 pass vertical up and overhead welds with 6010 and 7018 electrodes which will be evaluated by an instructor before being permitted to start course. A basic understanding of TIG welding is helpful. Class is two weeks long, Monday thru Friday, 6 hours per day. 30 hours per week. 23

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL CWI Prep Course, Seminar and Exam Lincoln Electric CWI Prep Course This is a course taught by the Lincoln Electric Welding School to give you an extra week of low cost preparation for the AWS CWI Seminar and Exam. Included in the program are demonstrations/discussions of the various welding processes, including but not limited to metallurgy, discontinuities, preheat, welding symbols, etc. It is offered the week before the AWS CWI Seminar. Register for the CWI Prep Course through the Lincoln Electric Welding School. Course Fee: $200.00 2011 Course Dates: July 18-22 Oct 17-21 (Monday through Friday) AWS CWI Seminar and Exam Lincoln Electric is a host site for the American Welding Society s (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) seminar and examination. In the seminar you will be taught by an AWS instructor how to reference AWS code, examine welds and prepare for the CWI exam on that following Saturday (proctored by AWS). Seminar starts at 1:00 pm on Sunday. Please register for the seminar and exam through AWS. Note: You must register 8 weeks prior to CWI exam date in order to reserve your spot. Requirements Contact Lincoln Electric Welding School and download CWI packet from http://www.aws.org/certification/cwi or call AWS at 800-443-9353 ext. 273 to register for exam. Seminar and Exam Fee: $2,000.00 2011 Seminar and Exam Dates: July 24-30 Oct 23-29 (Sunday through Saturday) For Information Contact: The Lincoln Electric Welding School 216-383-2259 216-383-8088 (fax) weldschool@lincolnelectric.com Note: 5 year detailed work history must be completed before testing. Not a Résumé. 24

Qualification and Certification Training Qualification Test Training Shielded Metal Arc Welding Additional training is available to graduates of the Lincoln Basic Plate and Sheet Metal Welding who wish to take an operator qualification test for AWS structural code work, and to graduates of the Lincoln Pipe Welding Course who wish to take similar tests for ASME (vertical-up) or API (vertical down) code work. Welders with equivalent experience may also qualify for this training. THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING SCHOOL Flux Cored Arc Welding Self Shielded / Gas Shielded Classes are available to companies and/or individuals who want to practice welding techniques for passing an operator qualification test or procedure qualification test. This course is also designed to give the proper application skills to an instructor for in-plant training of FCAW-S (Innershield ) and/or FCAW-G (UltraCore ). Qualification Test Training AWS Test Semiautomatic Flux Cored Arc Welding Self Shielded 3/8 AWS Fillet Test Shielded Metal Arc Welding AWS Test Shielded Metal Arc Welding ASME Test Shielded Metal Arc Welding ASME / API Pipe Welding Low Hydrogen Pipe API Butt/Branch/Sleeve Please Note for Qualification Courses One week is usually sufficient for anyone with welding experience in the process being tested. Customers must furnish plate of the type to be used in practicing for the qualification tests. The cost of testing ranges from $150.00 to $300.00 for AWS, ASME or API codes and is paid directly to an independent testing laboratory where the test sample is taken. Actual test costs vary throughout the country depending upon the facility. Training / Certification The Lincoln Electric Welding School can meet your needs for customized training and/or certification at Lincoln Electric Corporate in Cleveland, Ohio or at your particular location. Please Note: Actual testing done by an independent testing facility. Course Fees: AWS Test Semiautomatic FCAW $400.00 3/8 AWS Fillet Test-SMAW (stick) $300.00 AWS/ASME Test-SMAW (stick) $300.00 ASME or API Pipe Welding Test $450.00 Low Hydrogen Pipe Welding Test $450.00 (certification fee extra) TIG, MIG, FCAW $400.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 24-28 Feb 21-25 Feb 28 - Mar 4 Mar 7-11 Apr 4-8 Apr 11-15 May 16-20 May 23-27 June 20-24 June 27 - July 1 Tues July 5-8 July 11-15 Aug 8-12 Aug 15-19 Sept 19-23 Sept 26-30 Nov 7-11 Nov 14-18 Dec 5-9 Dec 12-16 25 25

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Overview of Technical Training Training Offering Lincoln Electric has a long history of providing customers with expert training on our various products, as well as general arc welding fundamentals. Our technical trainers have many years of experience in the welding industry and a very comprehensive knowledge of Lincoln Electric products and welding processes. They also have backgrounds in technical sales and/or technical support. Lincoln Electric s Technical Training group offers a variety of seminars and workshops, ranging from basic welding fundamentals training to high level programs on welding design issues, Nextweld Technologies, etc. We conduct various train the trainer seminars for welding educators. We also provide training for our authorized distributors who are at all levels of experience. Programs are held at both our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and in the field. Students spend about 50% classroom time and 50% hands-on lab time. Also included are tours of Lincoln Electric s manufacturing and R&D facilities. The Technical Training group also produces state-of-the-art training curriculums and materials for teaching arc welding. Many of this is available at a no charge basis for welding instructors, including our No Teacher Left Behind educational support program. Technical Trainers Carl Peters, Director of Training Dan Klingman Jason Schmidt Joe Murlin Vicki Wilson, Registration Branden Muehlbrandt, Southeast Regional Training Specialist, Mobile, AL Office 26

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Blodgett s Welding Design Blodgett Seminars For over 50 years, more than 15,000 engineers have attended the Blodgett seminars. This program is for those responsible for reducing costs, improving productivity/quality through the efficient design of steel weldments for metal product applications including machine tools, transportation, material handling, agricultural and construction equipment, structural steel, etc. What s on the Agenda? Intensive 3-1/2 day program conducted by welding/design experts on topics essential to steel weldment design for structure and manufactured products, including: Course Fee: $595.00 2011 Course Dates: Apr 5-8 June 14-17 Oct 11-14 Basics of Welded Connections Welding Metallurgy and Cracking How to Determine Weld Size Distortion Causes and Cures Details of Welded Connections Case Studies Principle of Connection Design Nondestructive Testing of Welds Design for Torsional Loading Cost Reduction Ideas Design for Shock Loading AWS and AISC Codes Design for Fatigue Loading Welding Processes Introduction to Fracture Mechanics Welding Demonstrations How to Obtain Ductile Behavior Tour of Lincoln s Machine Division Seminar Leader Duane K. Miller, Sc.D., P.E. Manager, Engineering Services and Welding Design Consultant Duane Miller is currently Chair of AWS D1 Structural Welding Code Committee. He is a former chair of the Seismic Welding Subcommittee and former co-chair of AASHTO-AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code Committee. He has lectured and conducted seminars around the world and has received numerous awards for his accomplishments. He has authored many papers and magazine articles, as well as two handbooks, on various aspects of welding technology. Guest Appearance by: Omer W. Blodgett, Sc.D., P.E. Senior Design Consultant Omer Blodgett s knowledge of welded design, added to his ability to communicate and illustrate it, is recognized throughout the world. For over forty years he has conducted global seminars. His background includes civil, mechanical and metallurgical engineering. Dr. Blodgett is well known as the author of the classic texts Design of Weldments and Design of Welded Structures, which have been continuously in print for more than three decades. 27

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Welding Educator s Workshop Who s It For? This course is geared for welding instructors. It is also open to end users and distributors who want a comprehensive overview of the main arc welding processes and update of the latest technologies in each. What Is It? A four and a half day seminar limited to 24 attendees that is approximately 60% classroom and 40% hands-on. The course focuses on welding safety and the four basic welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, & FCAW) The objectives are to improve attendees process knowledge and skills both in the classroom and in the lab, as well as an update on the latest welding technologies for each process. Emphasis will be placed on Lincoln Electric s Nextweld advanced technologies. Other topics include the oxyfuel process, plasma arc cutting, basic metallurgy, and welding of aluminum and stainless steel. A breakout session will also be held for all instructors in the class on why have your own high technology welding training program and on Lincoln s No Teacher Left Behind educational support program (including no charge training curriculums, teaching aids, technical support and product discounts). What s Included? Morning snack and lunch daily. Group dinner one night. Manufacturing plant and R&D laboratories tour. Hand-out materials including The Procedure Handbook. All welding consumables and coupons. Certificate and souvenir. Course Fee: $200.00 2011 Course Dates: July 11-15 Specialists will be made available to discuss your institution s particular needs from equipment and consumables to fume containment/extraction to course materials/design. Please Note: Participants are encouraged to bring their own welding equipment for best hands-on welding experience. 28

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Regional Programs Regional Programs Lincoln Electric conducts several training seminars at various locations around North America that have been arranged by our local District Sales offices. Courses vary in length from 1/2 day to one week. These programs cover various topics, including, but not limited to, State Welding Educator Workshops, Nextweld technology seminars, Power Wave AC/DC 1000 seminars, Distributor Training programs and Service School programs. Requirements Depending upon the course, there may be minimum attendance and/or fee requirements. For more information on course dates and type(s) of training being provided locally, please contact your Lincoln Electric District Sales office. Regional Programs Contact the Lincoln Electric District Sales office nearest you. See back of this brochure for a complete office listing with locations and phone numbers. 29

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS International Distributor Training What Is It? A four week comprehensive distributor training program covering general process information for the five main arc welding processes; stick, TIG, MIG, flux cored and submerged arc. Also includes extensive product knowledge training for the Lincoln Electric products related to each of these processes. In addition, there is considerable practice time for participants to improve their arc welding skills with each process. The program is 50% classroom instruction and 50% hands-on product set-up and welding or tours. Who s It For? This course is geared for Lincoln Electric s international distributors of all experience levels. Other topics include arc welding safety, basic electricity and welder components, plasma arc cutting, basic metallurgy for welding of common low alloy and high alloy materials (aluminum, stainless steel, hardfacing and cast iron), fume extraction and machine troubleshooting. In addition, there will be tours of Lincoln Electric s plant facilities. Also covered will be Lincoln s international sales and service support What is Included? Included in the registration fee: Coffee and Danishes and Lunch Daily One Night s Dinner and Entertainment per Week Hand-out Training Materials All Welding Consumables and Coupons Certificate and Souvenir 2011 Course Dates: August 1-12 Basic Distributor Training August 15-26 Advanced Distributor and Customer Training For Reservations Contact: Dajana Talan International Sales Department Phone: 216-383-2673 email: dajana_talan@lincolnelectric.com What is the Daily Schedule? Week One Orientation to Lincoln Electricand U.S. Welding safety Plant Tours Basic Electricity - Types of Power Sources Basic Welding Processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW) and Equipment for Each Process Hands-on Welding with Each Process Fume Extraction Products Week Two Basic Welding Processes and Equipment Continued Plasma Cutting Process and Equipment Basic Troubleshooting Sales and Service Support for International Distributors Lincoln Electric Website Overview Week Three Metallurgy Nextweld Technologies Advanced Equipment and Consumables Subarc Systems (Single and Mulitple Arc) Flux Recovery Systems Applications - Pressure Vessels - LNG Tanks - Pipe Week Four Pipelines Alloy Products/Hardfacing Weld Quality and Testing Consumables Quality System and Certification Final Exam - Product Sales Presentation by each class participant to instructors and classmates. 30

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Field Service Shop Training What Is It? Lincoln Electric offers a variety of training courses for our network of authorized field service shops. The courses vary from three to five days and cover detailed instruction on how to troubleshoot and repair various Lincoln Electric welding equipment. They also include discussions on basic electricity and welder components, basic circuitry and theory of operation. In addition there are instructions on using Lincoln Electric s Service Navigator software and completing warranty repair claims. The classes are approximately 50% classroom instruction and 50% hands-on demonstrations and practice in the repair lab. The courses are offered at both our world headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and at various District Sales Office locations throughout North America. For Complete Information Go To: or www.mylincolnelectric.com Go To: Quick Links; Select: Service & Warranty. View or order the 2010 Service School Schedule (SD-95) Instructors Who s It For? These course are intended for the service and repair personnel at all authorized field service locations. Courses vary from standard training for newer, less experienced technicians, to advanced training on high technology products and robotics for veteran technicians. New product courses are also offered to keep your shop updated on the latest Lincoln Electric equipment. Dave Hall Charlie McArthur Standard Jan. 11-14 Cleveland, OH Tue. Fri. (4 Days) April 5-8 Cleveland, OH Tue. Fri. Aug. 23-26 Cleveland, OH Tue. Fri. Oct. 25-28 Cleveland, OH Tue. Fri. Advanced Jan. 17-20 Cleveland, OH Mon. Thur. (4 Days) April 11-14 Cleveland, OH Mon. Thur. Aug. 29 Sept. 1 Cleveland, OH Mon. Thur. Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 Cleveland, OH Mon. Thur. Robotics April 4-8 Cleveland, OH Mon. Fri. (5 Days) Aug. 22-26 Cleveland, OH Mon. Fri. Power Wave Mar. 30-Apr. 1 Cleveland, OH Wed. Fri. Technology Aug. 17-19 Cleveland, OH Wed. Fri. (3 Days) 2011 COURSE DATES Course Training Class Course Training Class Name Date Location Days Name Date Location Days Standard (4 Days)...$225.00 Advanced (4 Days)...$225.00 Robotics (5 Days)...Visit Website* LASF Product Update (3 Days) Cleveland...$200.00 LASF Product Update (3 Days) All Other Cities...$250.00 Power Wave Technology (3 Days)...$200.00 *http://mylincolnelectric.com/leextranet/automation/automationservicetrainingau2.pdf All Registration For Lincoln Electric Service School is Online. Go To: or www.mylincolnelectric.com Go To: Quick Links; Select: Service & Warranty; Click: Online Registration. Feb. 1-3 Atlanta, GA Tue. Thur. Mar. 1-3 Tulsa, OK Tue. Thur. Mar. 15-17 Cleveland, OH Tue. Thur. LASF Mar. 22-24 Houston, TX Tue. Thur. PRODUCT May 24-26 Philadelphia, PA Tue. Thur. UPDATE June 7-9 Portland, OR Tue. Thur. (3 Days) June 21-23 Toronto, CAN Tue. Thur. July 12-14 Cleveland, OH Tue. Thur. July 19-21 Denver, CO Tue. Thur. Sept. 13-15 Minneapolis, MN Tue. Thur. Oct. 11-13 Los Angeles, CA Tue. Thur. Dec. 6-8 Cleveland, OH Tue. Thur. Any Questions? Contact our Service School Coordinator at: (216) 383-2310 or (888) 935-3877 31

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Automation School Training Course Offerings/Prerequisites All courses are conducted in a lecture-lab format. Since seating capacity is limited, early registration is advised. Students attending any Advanced Robotic Programming Course are expected to have successfully completed the Basic Robotic Programming Course. Transportation will be furnished to and from Lincoln each day only to the Lincoln authorized hotel (Cleveland schools only). If you are staying in another location you will be responsible for your own transportation. If you are attending our Power Wave or Robotic Service Shop Courses, we suggest that you take the Entry Level Standard Course Exam found at the Lincoln Electric website. This exam will evaluate your electrical skill level necessary to pass the course. Go to: and select Service & Warranty in the Quick Links drop-down list. Under the Service Schools heading click Take Entry Level Standard Course Exam. 2011 COURSE DATES Course Training Class Name Dates Location Days Prerequisite Basic Robotic Programming * Weekly (Non-Holiday) Cleveland, Ohio Monday - Wednesday None Advanced Robotic Jan 31 - Feb 4 Cleveland, Ohio Monday - Wednesday Basic Programming May 2 - May 6 Sept 19 - Sept 23 Nov 7 - Nov 11 Robotic Service Training April 4 - April 8 Cleveland, Ohio Monday - Friday Basic Aug 22 - Aug 26 CRAW Seminar and Exam Feb 28 - March 4 Cleveland, Ohio Monday - Friday Basic Oct 24 - Oct 28 WeldPro Training Per Specific Customer Quote Cleveland, Ohio TBD Basic/Advanced Basic Robotic Programming (3 days)... $1,200.00 Each additional day... $400.00 Advanced Robotic Programming... $2,500.00 Robotic Service Training... $1,500.00 CRAW Seminar and Exam... $2,000.00 WeldPro Training... $1,800.00 Note - * Additional options training will be covered on Thursday and Friday of the training week. Check Availability of Basic Training Program During Holiday Weeks (Typically no class). Any Questions? Contact our Automation School Coordinator at: (888) 935-3878 All Registration For Lincoln Electric Automation School Training Is Via Phone At 1-888-935-3878 A confirmation email will be sent once registration is complete. Please note that classes fill up quickly. Register at least 6 weeks in advance of the course start date in order to assure the best chance of getting into the class of your choice. Registration will be closed 4 days prior to the start date. Courses will be held if three or more students enroll. All cancellations must be done via email at least 10 days prior to the class start date. Any cancellations with less than one week notice from the course start date will be charged the course fee. 32

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Basic Robotic Programming Course Duration The duration is 3 days. Frequency of course offering Weekly Monday-Wednesday If you have purchased additional options such as positioning equipment, Touch Sensing, and Thru-Arc-Seam-Tracking, you will be scheduled for 1-2 additional days for these options. Robotic Programming Training Course Prerequisites The robotic programming training course is conducted on a combination lecture-laboratory basis. Typically, students are grouped (2) per robot and work as a team in performing the hands-on exercises. The course is intensive. Students attending are expected to have some experience in one or more of the following: Welding, Electrical, Computer, C.N.C Prior robot programming experience is a plus. Assignments are made which require some evening study. The proper selection of the employees to be trained and their interest in being trained are critical success factors in any robot installation. Students should have experience in GMAW and welding processes. The basic robot programming class is geared towards programmers responsible for maintaining their systems. Course Objectives Participants will be able to: Safety precautions while programming and operating the robot system. Fundamental of teach pendant and arc tool programming language. Structured programming language techniques and edit commands. Instructional commands and menu structure. Operator controls and indicators on the teach pendant and operator panel. Correct positioning of the robot using the teach pendant and various motion types. Welding program structure and operation including straight line, circles, and weaving fundamentals. Proper editing procedures and programs commands and functions. Basic error recovery. Torch and wrist alignment checks. How to setup a Tool Center Point. Home program, Zero program. Backing up programs to a memory card. Setting up a jog frame. Wait and timer instructions. Program copy, delete, comment and write protect. Torch cleaning program (option). Password protect (option). Turntable (option). Course Fee: $1,200.00 ($400.00 for each additional day) Any Questions? Contact our Automation School Coordinator at: (888) 935-3878 33

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Advanced Robotic Programming Course Duration The duration is 5 days. Frequency of course offering 4 times per year Course Description A 5-day training program covering advanced tasks and procedures that an operator, technician, engineer or programmer needs to maximize productivity and quality with a Lincoln /Fanuc-RJ-Series Robotic Welding System. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Course Prerequisites The person attending must have completed the Lincoln Automation Basic Robotic Programming Course. Course Objectives Edit programs while another is running. Make temporary adjustments to weld points to compensate for batch runs. Make On-The-Fly changes to weld procedures. Copy / Shift programs to new locations to reduce programming time. Add explanatory text to programs including Custom alarm messages. Full controller memory backup and restore. Use tool offset utility to minimize programming when changing to new style of torch. Use Find, Replace, Copy and Paste commands. Setup the Reference Position Utility to establish a safe position for the robot. Change weld procedures in the middle of weld. Monitor weld command and feedback signals. Use Test Cycle to speed up the programming testing process. Use logic instructions to simplify programming of parts with multiple, similar weld joints. Setup/incorporate a User Frame into programming. Fast Start. Course Fee: $2,500.00 2011 Course Dates: Jan 31 - Feb 4 May 2-6 Sept 19-23 Nov 7-11 Any Questions? Contact our Automation School Coordinator at: (888) 935-3878 Main Topics: Technologies Waveform Control Technology Digital Communications Synergic Adaptive Loop Modes of Metal Transfer Short-Arc Transfer Globular Transfer Axial Spray Transfer Pulsed Spray Metal Transfer Surface Tension Transfer (STT ) Power Mode RapidArc Pulse-on-Pulse Tandem MIG Synchronized Tandem MIG Effects of Variables Torch angles Various shielding gases Current Density Electrode Efficiency Deposition Rate Electrode Extension and Contact To Work Distance (CTWD) Recognition and Recovery from Common Weld Discontinuities Porosity Spatter Undercut Incomplete Fusion / Inadequate Penetration Incorrect weld shape and size Basic System Maintenance 34

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Robotic Service Training Course Duration The duration is 5 days Frequency of course offering 2 times per year. Course Description An intensive training program covering schematic level theory, disassembly and reassembly, as well as electrical troubleshooting on a Fanuc robot and controller. This course is intended for persons who must perform electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting as well as performing preventative maintenance. Prerequisites Students should have previous training with electrical/electronics, previous training/or experience in related field involving mechanical disassembly, repair and assembly. Daily Schedule Day 1 Registration and Welcome Robotic Safety Considerations Basic Programming Lab Motion Fundamentals Program Editing Weld Programming Preventative Maintenance Using a Memory Card to Download/Upload Programs Day 2 Tool Frame Setup Setup and Operation of Torchmate Option Power Wave Setup Operator Stand / Safety Equipment Setup and Operation Home Program Zero Program Day 3 Overview of Robot Controller and Mechanical Arm Unit Block Diagram-Level Theory of Operation Schematic-Level Theory of Operation Disassemble and Detail of Robot Controller Fault Assessment / Troubleshooting Day 4 Mastering / Calibration of Robot Arm Full Controller Memory Backup and Restore Installing Software Replacing Motors and Encoders Day 5 Auxiliary Axis Local Stop Circuit Review Course Fee: $1,500.00 2011 Course Dates: Apr 4 - Apr 8 Aug 22 - Aug 26 Any Questions? Contact our Automation School Coordinator at: (888) 935-3878 35

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS WeldPro Offline Robot Programming Course Duration The duration is 2 days Frequency of course taught on an as-requested basis Course Description WeldPro is FANUC Robotics plug-in to the RoboGuide off-line programming tool, allowing users to simulate a robotic arc welding process in 3-D space. Driven exclusively by a FANUC Robotics Virtual Robot Controller, WeldPro is empowered with the most accurate program teaching tools and cycle time information available in any simulation package. A user can easily navigate through WeldPro to create complete workcells by importing actual tooling and workpiece CAD files. Anyone familiar with programming a FANUC robot will be able to easily create new weld paths with proper torch angles and process parameters. All programs and settings from the virtual workcell can be transferred to the real robot to decrease installation time. Prerequisites The person attending must have completed the Lincoln Automation Basic Robotic Programming and System Training Course. Main Topics Software Introduction - Getting started with WeldPro RoboGuide Features Creating Workcells Using the Workcell Creation Wizard The Cell Browser End of Arm Tooling Using the Navigation Zooming, Panning and rotating the view Jogging the Robot Using the Move to Quick bar Move To Retry Function Adding Objects using the Cell Browser Selecting Objects Using the Objects Property Page Working with Fixtures Working With Parts Creating a Robot Program Automatic Path Generation (CAD to Path) Using Features and Segments Running a Program Using the Virtual Teach Pendant Workcell Calibration Building a Positioner Building an Aux Axis Programming a Positioner Defining Coordinated Pairs Procedure to Use Actual Robot Data Using the FANUC License Manager Setting Weld Angles Programming Circles Any Questions? Contact our Automation School Coordinator at: (888) 935-3878 36

TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS CRAW Prep Course and Exam The Lincoln Electric Company is pleased to offer Certification for Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) program for Operators and Technicians. This certification allows welding personnel employed in various welding sectors to measure themselves against standards for their occupation. It also signifies that the CRAW Operator or Technician has demonstrated the capability of working with various codes, standards, and specifications. Since proof of active practice or re-examination is required every three years, certification also signifies that the CRAW Operator or Technician is current with the welding industry. AWS CRAW Exam Lincoln Electric is a host site for the American Welding Society s (AWS) Certified Robotic Arc Welder (CRAW) seminar and examination. In the seminar you will be taught by a certified instructor how to reference AWS code and prepare for the CRAW exam. (Proctored by an AWS Certified Weld Inspector). Seminar is limited to 8 attendees. You can register for the seminar and exam through Lincoln Electric Automation Division. Requirements Contact Lincoln Electric Automation Division and download CRAW packet from http://www.aws.org/certification/craw. Please Note: Detailed work history must be completed before testing. Not a Résumé. Course Fee: $2,000.00 2011 Course Dates: Feb 28 - Mar 4 Oct 24 - Oct 28 Any Questions? Contact our Automation School Coordinator at: (888) 935-3878 Lincoln Electric CRAW Prep Course This course offered by the Lincoln Electric Automation Division gives you an extra 2 days of low cost preparation for the AWS CRAW exam. Included in the program are demonstrations/discussions of the various welding processes, a discussion and review of AWS D16.1-4, and an overview of practice questions. It is offered the day before the exam. Register for the CRAW Prep Course through the Lincoln Electric Welding School. 37

REGISTRATION Online Course Registration Registration Information Register online for all Lincoln Electric training courses, including Professional Seminars, Distributor Training Programs, Service School Courses, Robotic Training Courses, and Welding School Courses. Register for welding school online or with registration form in this brochure. How To Register Register for all courses with a few simple steps: Go to the Lincoln Electric website at. 1. Click on KNOWLEDGE/TRAINING from the home page. 2. In the drop down box under TRAINING, click on the program in which you are interested. 3. Select ONLINE REGISTRATION. 4. Complete the registration information for a particular course. Any Questions? Contact Vicki Wilson Phone: (216) 383-2240 email: vicki_wilson@lincolnelectric.com Service School Questions? Contact Jennifer Howell Phone: (216) 383-8325 email: jennifer_howell@lincolnelectric.com Automation School Questions? Phone: (888) 935-3878 Exception! International Distributor Training Program Contact the Lincoln Electric International Department to register for this program. Dajana Talan - International Sales Department Phone: (216) 383-2673 Fax: (216) 486-1363 email: dajana_talan@lincolnelectric.com 1 3 4 2 38

REGISTRATION 2011 Enrollment Agreement Please select one of the following courses: For course selection and/or more than one course selection, please make a copy of this page and indicate your choice. Classes are in session from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Courses Basic Plate and Sheet Metal 6 weeks-180 Hrs Total $1,425.00 Advanced Arc Welding Pipe Choose One ASME API 4 weeks-120 Hrs Total $1,600.00 Plasma, Oxyfuel, Alloy and Hardfacing 3 weeks-90 Hrs Total $1,000.00 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW-TIG) 1 week-30 Hrs Total $450.00 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-MIG) 1 week-30 Hrs Total $425.00 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 1 week-30 Hrs Total $425.00 Comprehensive Program 16 weeks-480 Hrs Total $5,325.00 Includes all above courses. Course 1st Choice: Date (Mo/D/Yr): Course 2nd Choice: Date (Mo/D/Yr): Personal Information Name: Date of Birth (Mo/D/Yr): Address: City: State/Zip: Telephone: ( ) email: Vehicle Information Name: Date of Birth (Mo/D/Yr): Employer Information Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Telephone: ( ) Fax: $100.00 registration fee enclosed. To be applied towards the price of course. Return this form with method of payment or copy of purchase order to: The Lincoln Electric Welding School 22801 Saint Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 Telephone: (216) 383-2259 Fax: (216) 383-8088 email: weldschool@lincolnelectric.com Method of Payment Cash Order-Payable To: The Lincoln Electric Company Credit Order Check Money Order (U.S. Fund Only) Visa MasterCard Purchase Order (U.S. fund only) Student Signature: Registrar Signature: date: date: Card Holder Information Name: / / (As printed on card) Signature: Account #: Expiration Date (Mo/Yr): 39

REGISTRATION Enrollment Agreement Welding School Information The following additional information applies to the Lincoln Electric Welding School attendees. Age All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Cafeteria The cafeteria is available to students between the hours of 7:30 to 8:00 am and between 10:50 and 11:20 am. Welding No welding or grinding will be allowed when the blowers are OFF. Welding is restricted to the welding arm in the booth. Do NOT weld on the tabletops! Legal Holidays The Welding School is open 51 weeks a year. Closed days are: Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year s Day. Attendance Policy Students must be in attendance for at least 80% of each program attempted to successfully complete that program. Passing Requirements During and at the end of each program, written tests and welding samples will be tested to determine the student s ability to successfully complete and pass each program. Weld samples are tested to AWS, ASME and API welding codes. Written tests are graded on the following scale: 100 90% = A 80 89% = B 70 79% = C 60 69% = D 59% or < = F and will NOT pass the school s standards. To File A Grievance To file a grievance, all students should personally submit a written complaint to the Manager of Training and schedule an appointment to discuss the complaint. If a student is not satisfied with the results of the discussion, he or she has the right to file a formal complaint with the Ohio State Board at: The State Board of Career Colleges and Schools 35 East Gay Street, Suite 403 Columbus, OH 43215-3183 Phone: (614) 466-2752 Fax: (614) 466-2219 Toll Free: 1-877-275-4219 Lincoln School Number: 71-02-0059T Spare Time Activities There are many interesting things to do in Cleveland during your free time. Cleveland is home to three professional sports teams. You can enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Cleveland Art Museum and Gardens. Water sports, live theater and other entertainment are also available to enjoy. If you would like to receive a complete directory of things to see and do in Cleveland, call the Ohio Tourism and Travel Bureau at 1-800-BUCKEYE. You can also find information on the internet at www.cleveland.com. Refund Policy A registered student who withdraws before the first class will not receive a refund of the $100 registration fee. For students who attend part of a class then withdraw, refunds shall be made per the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools policy for clock hour programs in accordance with the following procedures: 1. A student who starts class and withdraws before it is 15% completed will be obligated for 25% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee. 2. A student who starts class and withdraws after it is 15% complete but before it is 25% completed will be obligated for 50% of the tuittion and refundable fees plus the registration fee. 3. A student who starts class and withdraws after it is 25% complete but before it is 40% completed will be obligated for 75% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee. 4. A student who starts class and withdraws after it is 40% completed will not be entitle to a refund of the tuition fees. A student s withdrawl date used to calculate refunds shall be the student s last date of attendance in the class. Your Diploma - A Source of Pride and Accomplishment Ask any of the graduates of the Lincoln Welding School about their training. They will tell you Lincoln trained people have practical training as well as theory. Lincoln graduates have made a tremendous reputation for the school and the diploma you will receive will be proof of your accomplishments. 40

REGISTRATION 2011 Continuing Education Please select one of the following courses: For course selection and/or more than one course selection, please make a copy of this page and indicate your choice. Classes are in session from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Advanced Courses Basic Motorsports 1 week Member Total $575.00 Non-Member Total $755.00 Advanced Motorsports 1 week Member Total $800.00 Non-Member Total $980.00 Basic Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) 1 week Total $500.00 Advanced Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) 3 days Total $300.00 Advanced API Pipe Welding 2 weeks Total $450.00 per week GTAW (TIG) Pipe 2 weeks Total $450.00 per week Introduction to Welding 1 week Total $450.00 Lincoln s CWI Prep Course 1 week Total $200.00 AWS s CWI Prep Seminar and Exam 1 week + Saturday Total $2,000.00 Qualification Test Training AWS Test Semiautomatic - FCAW-S 1 week Total $400.00 3/8 AWS Fillet Test - SMAW (stick) 1 week Total $300.00 AWS/ASME Test - SMAW (stick) 1 week Total $300.00 ASME or API Pipe Welding Test Training 1 week Total $450.00 Low Hydrogen Pipe Welding Test Training 1 week Total $450.00 Course 1st Choice: Personal Information Name: Date of Birth (Mo/D/Yr): Address: City: State/Zip: Telephone: ( ) email: Vehicle Information Name: Date of Birth (Mo/D/Yr): Employer Information Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Telephone: ( ) Fax: Method of Payment Cash Order-Payable To: The Lincoln Electric Company Date (Mo/D/Yr): Course 2nd Choice: Credit Order Check Money Order (U.S. Fund Only) Date (Mo/D/Yr): $100.00 registration fee enclosed. To be applied towards the price of course. Return this form with method of payment or copy of purchase order to: The Lincoln Electric Welding School 22801 Saint Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 Visa MasterCard Purchase Order (U.S. fund only) Card Holder Information Name: / / (As printed on card) Signature: Account #: Expiration Date (Mo/Yr): Telephone: (216) 383-2259 Fax: (216) 383-8088 email: weldschool@lincolnelectric.com Student Signature: date: Registrar Signature: date: 41

REGISTRATION Continuing Education Welding School Information The following additional information applies to the Lincoln Electric Welding School attendees. Age All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Cafeteria The cafeteria is available to students between the hours of 7:30 to 8:00 am and between 10:50 and 11:20 am. Welding No welding or grinding will be allowed when the blowers are OFF. Welding is restricted to the welding arm in the booth. Do NOT weld on the tabletops! Legal Holidays The Welding School is open 51 weeks a year. Closed days are: Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year s Day. Attendance Policy Students must be in attendance for at least 80% of each program attempted to successfully complete that program. Passing Requirements During and at the end of each program, written tests and welding samples will be tested to determine the student s ability to successfully complete and pass each program. Weld samples are tested to AWS, ASME and API welding codes. Written tests are graded on the following scale: 100 90% = A 80 89% = B 70 79% = C 60 69% = D 59% or < = F and will NOT pass the school s standards. To File A Grievance To file a grievance, all students should personally submit a written complaint to the Manager of Training and schedule an appointment to discuss the complaint. Spare Time Activities There are many interesting things to do in Cleveland during your free time. Cleveland is home to three professional sports teams. You can enjoy the Cleveland Orchestra, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Cleveland Art Museum and Gardens. Water sports, live theater and other entertainment are also available to enjoy. If you would like to receive a complete directory of things to see and do in Cleveland, call the Ohio Tourism and Travel Bureau at 1-800-BUCKEYE. You can also find information on the internet at www.cleveland.com. Refund Policy A registered student who withdraws before the first class will not receive a refund of the $100 registration fee. For students who attend part of a class then withdraw, refunds shall be made per the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools policy for clock hour programs in accordance with the following procedures: 1. A student who starts class and withdraws before it is 15% completed will be obligated for 25% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee. 2. A student who starts class and withdraws after it is 15% complete but before it is 25% completed will be obligated for 50% of the tuittion and refundable fees plus the registration fee. 3. A student who starts class and withdraws after it is 25% complete but before it is 40% completed will be obligated for 75% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee. 4. A student who starts class and withdraws after it is 40% completed will not be entitle to a refund of the tuition fees. A student s withdrawl date used to calculate refunds shall be the student s last date of attendance in the class. Your Diploma - A Source of Pride and Accomplishment Ask any of the graduates of the Lincoln Welding School about their training. They will tell you Lincoln trained people have practical training as well as theory. Lincoln graduates have made a tremendous reputation for the school and the diploma you will receive will be proof of your accomplishments. 42

REGISTRATION General Information Where / When The Welding School classes and Technical Training programs are conducted at the Lincoln Electric Company Global Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Hours are: Welding School 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Technical Training 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Safety All participants will be required to wear safety footwear and safety glasses with side-shields. Welding School Ankle High Leather Shoes w/ Safety Toes Required. If Wearing Glasses, They Must Be the Safety Type. Technical Training Programs We will provide safety gear as needed. Please Note Lincoln Electric has an Emergency Plan in place, which will be explained to you at the start of the program in the event that an evacuation of the facility is necessary. Equipment - Welding School Locks and lockers are furnished. All other equipment is the responsibility of the student. Students should furnish any personal items such as a flashlight, channel locks and/or helmet. Items such as helmets, lenses, gloves, leathers and caps are available in the school at special student prices. If equipment is purchased at the school, the cost will range from $25.00 to $250.00, depending upon the number and the type of article purchased. Please Note The school is not responsible for articles left in lockers. Equipment - Technical Training Programs Welding accessories like jackets, helmets and gloves will be provided but you may wish to bring your own. Included in Course Fee - Welding School Price of classes includes: training handouts, welding consumables, steel practice coupons (also stainless steel and aluminum when applicable) and certificate. Included in Course Fee - Technical Training Programs Price of seminar includes: lunch daily, snack at breaks, technical books, training handouts, tours, a group dinner (typically first night of program) and any incidentals. Parking Participants may use the Lincoln Electric parking lot, but must observe our same employee rules: Do NOT Park in Areas that are Reserved Do NOT Park in Areas Painted Red Travel Please do NOT make any travel arrangements until your reservation for class has been confirmed. The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport serves the Cleveland area. No Smoking The Lincoln Electric Company strictly prohibits smoking on company premises, including the Lincoln Electric Welding School and training lab facilities and the parking lot. (Ask instructor for designated smoking area) Restricted Areas Unless accompanied by an instructor, ALL areas of the plant are off limits. Furthermore, the Lincoln Electric Welding School or training labs should not be occupied unless accompanied by an instructor. Personal Conduct All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectable manner at all times. Misconduct such as fighting, use of illegal drugs or alcohol, or carrying of weapons will not be tolerated. Deliberate damage, theft or any vandalism to tools, equipment or facilities will not be tolerated. During class, cellular phones and pagers are asked to be turned off. Appropriate time will be allotted throughout the course for conducting personal business. Personal Business Lincoln phones are for company business and therefore should not be used for personal calls. Make all personal calls on the pay phones provided throughout the building. Cancellation Policy - Technical Training Programs An enrollment agreement may be cancelled within five calendar days of signing, provided the school is notified of the cancellation in writing. The school shall promptly refund in full all tuition and fees paid pursuant to the enrollment egreement. This provision does not apply when the student has already started classes. 43

HOTEL AND CONTACT INFORMATION For Welding School Attendees For students staying long term, several residents near the Lincoln Electric Welding School have rooms for rent. Prices range from $40 to $100 per week room only, no board. Contact the Lincoln Electric Welding School for a list of homes. Make arrangements in advance of your arrival in Cleveland. Meals are available at nearby restaurants. Lincoln Electric s cafeteria serves noon meals at a very reasonable price. For Technical Training Program Attendees A block of rooms is reserved at one of the following hotels for each seminar. After registering online, you must contact the hotel directly to make your specific room reservations. Lincoln Electric has negotiated a discounted rate for you. Radisson - Eastlake 35000 Curtis Boulevard Eastlake, OH 44095 Phone: (440) 953-8000 Fax: (440) 953-1706 Website: www.radisson.com/eastlakeoh Shuttle service available Approximately 8 miles from Lincoln Electric Ramada Plaza - Wickliffe 28600 Ridgehills Drive Wickliffe, OH 44092 Phone: (440) 585-0600 Fax: (440) 585-1911 Website: www.ramada.com Shuttle service available Approximately 5 miles from Lincoln Electric Red Roof Inn I-90 at SR 306 (Exit 193) 4166 State Route 306 Willoughby, OH 44094 Phone: (440) 946-9872 Website: www.redroof.com Approximately 9 miles from Lincoln Electric Ask for Lincoln Electric Rate Wyndham Playhouse Square 1260 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: (216) 615-7500 Fax: (216) 615-3355 Shuttle service available Approximately 10 miles from Lincoln Electric Crowne Plaza - Downtown Cleveland 777 St. Clair Avenue N.E. Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: (216) 771-7600 or 800-321-1090 Fax: (216) 771-5129 Website: www.clevelanddowntownhotel.com Shuttle service available Approximately 10 miles from Lincoln Electric MEMORIAL SHOREWAY 9A 9 6 90 480 E. 222ND ST. FREEWAY INTERCHANGE U.S. OR STATE HWY. HOTELS 2 90 LAKE ERIE 10 CLEVELAND HOPKINS AIRPORT I-X CENTER 80 2 ST. CLAIR AVE. 237 EUCLID AVE. 10 BABBITT RD. 71 SNOW RD. OHIO TURNPIKE BURKE LAKEFRONT AIRPORT 71 77 77 THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY 22801 ST. CLAIR AVE. CLEVELAND, OH 44117-1199 216/481-8100 CLEVELAND 21 11 90 2 422 480 ROCKSIDE RD. EUCLID AVE. CHAGRIN BLVD. 8 CUYAHOGA COUNTY AIRPORT 322 422 271 271 480 12 80 2 20 90 6 422 13 The Lincoln Electric Company 22801 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44117-1199 The Lincoln Electric Welding School Phone: (216) 383-2259 Fax: (216) 383-8088 email: weldschool@lincolnelectric.com The Lincoln Electric Company Technical Training Department Phone: (216) 383-2240 Toll Free: (886) 635-4709 Fax: (216) 383-8025 email: training_seminars@lincolnelectric.com email: schoolinfo@lincolnelectric.com DIRECT LIMOUSINE BETWEEN AIRPORT & DESIGNATED HOTELS 44

Arc Welding Process Training Materials EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS The Lincoln Electric Company is dedicated to the advancement, training and safe practice of the art and science of arc welding. One of the main initiatives in this effort is the production and distribution of some of the most effective training materials in the industry. These materials are made available for little or no cost to welding instructors and include; Arc Welding Safety Materials and Products Arc Welding Safety Guide for Safe Arc Welding No Teacher Left Behind CD s Comprehensive curriculum in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and Oxyfuel. AWS EG2.0-95 S.E.N.S.E. Program compatible. Modular format for easy customization. Includes MS PowerPoint presentations, additional talking points, safety information, troubleshooting, video clips, glossary, sample tests and additional materials in PDF format. Welding Connects Your World online curriculum Developed in conjunction with Team AgEd and the FFA. Includes an e-learning course, PowerPoint presentations, facilitator guides, SAE welding project ideas and educational resources. Website designed for individual student or classroom use. Technical Literature and Posters How To/Procedure Guides on many arc welding topics. Order Welding Instructor s Educational Resources Handbook (BK-259) for samples of all free literature. Posters include Careers in Welding, Process Selection Chart, Welding Positions, Weld Defects, and more. Order individually or as the Educators Poster Pack (BK-296). For more information, to register or to order visit; http:///community/safety/ /teachers www.agedlearning.com http:///products/litrequest/ http://www.jflf.org/ 45

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS James F. Lincoln Foundation JFLF Overview The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation is a non-profit, welding education organization founded in 1936 to promote welding as a better method of joining metals and to promote welding as a career choice. Today numerous low cost welding educational textbooks, videos, DVDs, teaching aids and no cost periodicals and technical papers are available through the Foundation. In addition, the JFLF awards over $45,000 in cash and prizes each year to the winners of its welding design project contests, as well as the state and national SkillsUSA welding competition winners. See their website, www.jflf.org for details on specific contest rules, regulations and application forms. The Arc Welding Bookshelf The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation was created through a deed of trust to encourage and stimulate scientific interest in and scientific study, research and education in respect of the development of the arc welding industry through advance in the knowledge and design and practical application of the arc welding process. As a contribution to scientific progress and to promote industrial progress through education, the Foundation produces and publishes books and other educational materials as a non-profit service to the industry. 46

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS James F. Lincoln Foundation Arc Welding Bookshelf A Few of the Popular Textbooks and Videos The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding (PH) $25 14th Edition Published by The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation With over 500,000 copies of previous editions published since 1933, the Procedure Handbook is considered by many to be the Bible of the arc welding industry. The hardbound book contains over 750 pages of welding information, techniques, procedures, photographs, drawings and charts. Much of this material has never been included in any other book. A must for all welders, supervisors, engineers and designers. Many welding instructors will want to use the book as a reference for all students. Metals and How to Weld Them (MHW) 2nd Edition $10 by T.B. JEFFERSON and GORHAM WOODS This book describes the internal structure of metals and its relation to mechanical and physical properties and weld ability. This dual purpose textbook and reference manual is written in non-technical language so students, welders, supervisors, engineers and educators will easily understand all data. The 400 page book is 6"x9" with gold embossed hard cover. Arc Welded Projects IV (AP-IV) $10 Published by The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation The projects described in this 200 page book represent the range of entries submitted in the James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation Award Programs both as to the type and size of the project, and the nature of the descriptive information included. Each project is detailed, including prints and bills of material, so the do-it yourself person can understand and build these helpful projects. It also provides great ideas for welding school class projects. Arc Welding Projects II and III also available. Welding Videos and DVDs Learn To Weld The Lincoln Way: An excellent visual guide for shielded metal arc welding. This tape concentrates on the fundamental techniques of horizontal, vertical up, and overhead welding. Safety section and technical welding guides included. Running Time: 18 minutes ED201 DVD........................................... $10.00 Welding Making It Happen: An excellent video portraying how welding affects our daily lives. Great for teachers and career counselors with students, parents, and the general public. Produced by N.E.M.A. Running Time: 16 minutes ED204 DVD........................................... $10.00 Welding Safely The Way the Pros Do It: Thorough presentation on general shop safety, hazards in the workplace, and information on the subject of welding safely. Produced by N.E.M.A. Running Time: 35 minutes ED209 DVD............................. Pay $5.00 S. & H. only Introduction to Semiautomatic Wire Welding: Provides the fundamental expertise necessary to successfully apply both gas-shielded and flux-cored welding wire. Running Time: 41 minutes ED221 DVD........................................... $10.00 Basic Electricity for Arc Welding: Introduces the beginning welder to basic component parts and terminology of arc welding. Running Time: 9 minutes ED222 DVD........................................... $10.00 Introduction to Inverter Technology: Inverters reflect the trend in industry for greater efficiency and higher quality welding machinery with inverters being designed to satisfy that demand. Running Time: 28 minutes ED223 DVD........................................... $10.00 Modern Marvels - The History Channel: The DVD covers the science and art of welding. EDHC DVD............................................ $9.98 47

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS James F. Lincoln Foundation Arc Welding Bookshelf Order Form ORDER FROM: Educational Resources Division, The Lincoln Electric Company, P.O. Box 17188, Cleveland, OH 44117 FAX NO. 1-440-354-0453 or 1-800-959-2727 OR www.jflf.org To check on your order, call Book Division 216-383-2211. Please print or type your name and address in the space below. Enclose check or money order with your order, do not send cash through the mail. Name DATE OF ORDER Address (Cannot deliver to PO Box) Telephone City State Zip Fax No. Method of Payment: (Sorry, No C.O.D. Orders) CHECK ONE: Cash Order Check or Money Order Enclosed, U.S. Funds only. Make checks payable to: The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation Credit Card Exp. Date: Account No. y ] MONTH Signature as it Appears on Card: The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation and Lincoln Electric Company produce textbooks and teaching aids devoted to furthering knowledge of the arc welding process, engineering design information, procedural data and skill development techniques are illustrated and explained in detail. This publishing effort is provided as a non-profit service to industry and education. Books are priced accordingly. (Caution Purchasing Agents: Purchase Orders must be Check with Order including UPS charge from chart above.) Credit card charge, cash, check or money order MUST accompany all orders. Any orders received without payment will be returned. CODE/TITLES PRICE COPIES COST PH Procedure Handbook $25.00 AP-II Arc Welded Projects, Vol. II 10.00 AP-III Arc Welded Projects, Vol. III 10.00 AP-IV Arc Welded Projects, Vol. IV 10.00 FEG Fabricators & Erectors 7.00 MHW Metals and How To Weld Them 10.00 DWS Design of Welded Structures 22.00 DW Design of Weldments 15.00 PI Principles of Industrial Welding 15.00 D417 Weight of Weld Metal Tables 2.00 TS Tubular Steel Struct., Theory & Design 24.00 SBL Weld Steel Bridges 6.00 TIG Gas Tungsten Arc Weld. Guide Book 5.00 C4.200 GMAW Welding Guide 5.00 L New Lessons in Arc Welding 10.00 H How to Read Shop Drawings 10.00 IM Incentive Management 5.00 NA A New Approach to Ind. Economics 5.00 AC The Am. Century of John C. Lincoln 5.00 LEH-S Lincoln Electric - A History, Paper 8.50 D810.17 Solutions to Design of Weldments 3.50 EDUCATIONAL & DESIGN AIDS WC-8 Welding Preheat Calculator 5.00 WC-332 TIG Calculator Tri Lingual 3.50 LTW1 Learning to Weld 10 for 5.00 C2.410 Welding Guide 4 for 5.00 YEAR Shipping Policy: 1. Continental U.S. Shipping Policy UPS Shipping 1. All prepaid orders by check use chart below for UPS charge. 2. Order will ship within 7 days from receipt of order. Shipping/Handling Order Value Per Order $ 0-35.99 $ 7.00 $ 36.00-69.99 $12.00 $ 70.00-99.99 $15.00 $100.00-149.99 $20.00 $150.00-Over Consult Book Division at www.jflf.org 2. Outside Continental U.S. Shipping Policy Payment must be prepaid in U.S. Funds on all orders. Please add $15.00 per book for air parcel post shipment. COPIES COST DVDS ED-201 DVD Learn to Weld - The Lincoln Way 10.00 ED-204 DVD Welding - Making It Happen 10.00 ED-209 DVD Welding Safely Pay S&H only 5.00 ED-221 DVD Intro. to Semiautomatic Wire Welding 10.00 ED-222 DVD Basic Electricity for Arc Welding 10.00 ED-223 DVD Intro. to Inverter Technology 10.00 ED-HC DVD Modern Marvels The History Channel 9.98 All orders outside of Continental U.S. must be prepaid in U.S. FUNDS ONLY. Please email for Shipping/Handling Charges. MERCHANDISE TOTAL SUB TOTAL SHIPPING/HANDLING $0-35.99/$7 $36-69.99/$12 $70-99.99/$15 $100-149.99/$20 $150-Over/Consult Book Division SUB TOTAL TAX Ohio Residents Pay.0775% Tax Must pay OH tax on handling charges TOTAL AMOUNT JFLF 040404 2009 Edition Make checks payable to: The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation 48

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