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Arc Junkies

Arc Junkies

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Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons. Développement personnel Réussite personnelle
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  • Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS| Resistance Welding Demystified with Don DeCorte — The Process Hiding in Plain Sight

    Weld Wednesdays w/ AWS| Resistance Welding Demystified with Don DeCorte — The Process Hiding in Plain Sight
    May 13 2026

    Don DeCorte spent 46 years in resistance welding, including 31 at Roman Manufacturing, and now teaches the AWS Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) certification through his consulting company DTS Technical Services. He sits down with Jason to pull the curtain back on the welding process most arc guys never think about — but interact with constantly. From the 1,300+ resistance-welded products hiding inside your local Home Depot, to the flash welds on every commercial jet's front landing gear, to the butt-welded steel wheels under every 18-wheeler and state trooper car, Don makes the case that resistance welding is everywhere — you just can't see it. We cover the four core processes (spot, seam, projection, upset), the physics behind Force, Current, and Time, why aluminum welding took off thanks to chromate treatments and Elon Musk, the codes and standards that govern it (C1.1, D8, D17.2, J1, J6), and what it takes to earn your CRWT. Don also shares the story of how an $8 roast beef dinner in Detroit in 1980 turned into a lifetime with AWS — and a friendship with Amos Winsan that changed his career.
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    1 h et 25 min
  • 401. Data Centers, Nuclear, and the Steel Boom Coming for Welders w/ Stephanie Hoffman

    401. Data Centers, Nuclear, and the Steel Boom Coming for Welders w/ Stephanie Hoffman
    May 5 2026
    Stephanie Hoffman is back on the show, this time as the new Director of Industry Development and Engagement at Miller Electric. Jason and Stephanie catch up on her time away from the industry, what pulled her back, and the work she is now leading across education, business development, national accounts, customer experience centers, and process training for one of the biggest names in the trade. The conversation covers Miller's Instructor Conference happening this July at the Appleton, Wisconsin headquarters in partnership with Fox Valley Technical College, and why Miller is approaching CTE programs as true partners instead of just placing blue boxes in the corner of the shop. Stephanie also breaks down the data center boom that is about to reshape welding, the shift away from wind energy, the role of small modular nuclear reactors in powering AI, the real difference between renewable and clean energy, what tariffs are doing to American steel, and why the next ten to fifteen years are going to make this industry almost unrecognizable. Stephanie also opens up about being the first female to graduate from her welding program in New Jersey, the realities of a trade still under ten percent female, the mental health toll of being a national spokesperson, and what it took for her to step back, regroup, and come back stronger than ever. 🔥 Support the Arc Junkies Podcast Sponsors The Arc Junkies Podcast is made possible by the companies below. If you enjoy the show, please support the brands that support the welding community. Supporting these sponsors helps keep the Arc Junkies Podcast free and independent. 🎙️ Arc Junkies Podcast Website: https://arcjunkies.com Instagram: @ArcJunkiesPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn (Jason Becker): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72 🧢 Arc Junkies Merch:https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home 🏭 Underground Metal Works Hands-on welding education for hobbyists, makers, and professionals Website: https://www.underground-metalworks.com 🤝 Friends of the Show & Sponsors 🧰 BattlBox Premium outdoor, EDC, and survival gear delivered monthly Website: https://alnk.to/90Chh6D Instagram: @BattlBox Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Save up to 30% off your first BattlBox 🏛️ American Welding Society — Conferences Stay current on inspection, code updates, and industry leadership AWS Inspection Expo & Conference Event Info: https://www.aws.org/community-and-events/conferences-and-events/welding-automation-expo-and-conference/ Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free gift at the event 🧤 Outlaw Leather LLC Handcrafted welding hoods and leather PPE built to last Website: https://outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: 15% off all in-stock leather goods ⚡ Everlast Welders High-performance welding machines without the high price tag Website: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free Nova Foot Pedal + TIG Torch with qualifying machine purchases 🎧 ISOtunes Certified hearing protection designed for jobsite communication Website: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10 Instagram: @isotunesaudio Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES10 Offer: Save $10 on your purchase
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    1 h et 25 min
  • 400. "World's Strongest Welding Table"… Prove It w/ Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool

    400. "World's Strongest Welding Table"… Prove It w/ Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool
    Apr 28 2026
    Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool returns for our annual conversation — and he's not pulling punches. We dig into the public feud between Fireball, Sigmund, and Quantum Machinery over fixture table claims, why "world's strongest welding table" needs data to back it up, and Jason's push to standardize testing across the industry. He also walks us through the grinding disc performance guide his shop spent months producing, the surprising winners (the $2.50 Steel Savage, the new 3M Cubitron 3), and why pressure — not RPM — is what most welders are getting wrong. Plus a preview of what Fireball is rolling out at FabTech Vegas, including a 1,800-pound blacksmith vise, theft-proof service truck vises, and the new Mystic Square. Show Notes A wide-ranging conversation with Jason Marburger, founder of Fireball Tool, covering fixture table testing, the abrasives industry, tool design philosophy, and what it takes to back up your marketing claims with real data. Topics covered in this episode: The Sigmund / Quantum / Fireball Instagram beef and why "world's strongest welding table" needs proofHow Jason tests fixture tables — flex, deflection, three-leg sag — and why every table company should publish numbers3D printing scale models of fixture tables so customers can flex-test before they buyWhy BuildPro set the bar for value and how Fireball's Pro Kit table competes at $500-$600The made-in-USA vs. overseas manufacturing struggle for tool companiesFireball's new 1,800-pound blacksmith vise — 30-inch throat, $7K-$8K, built to last 100 yearsDrilling 800 holes in a Fireball vise to handicap it against a Wilton (and why marketing is the hardest part of the job)The Ultimate Grinding Performance Guide — 65 flap discs tested, charted, and rankedWhy the cheap Steel Savage discs outperform mid-tier name brands at $2.50 a pieceCubitron 3 first-look: 3M's 50% claim is realThe 4-to-8-pound pressure sweet spot every grinder operator should knowThe myth of slowing the grinder down to save the discMill scale removal — Walter strip discs vs. 3M's new offeringHow to deglaze a flap disc with a propane torch (do this when the boss isn't looking)Gloves around rotating equipment: the case for situational awareness over blanket rulesA pitch for a head-to-head welding glove comparison seriesFabTech Vegas preview: new sawhorses, the Mystic Square, theft-proof service truck vises, and the blacksmith vise on the load cell Find Jason at fireballtool.com and on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @fireballtool. 🔥 Support the Arc Junkies Podcast Sponsors The Arc Junkies Podcast is made possible by the companies below. If you enjoy the show, please support the brands that support the welding community. Supporting these sponsors helps keep the Arc Junkies Podcast free and independent. 🎙️ Arc Junkies Podcast Website: https://arcjunkies.com Instagram: @ArcJunkiesPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn (Jason Becker): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72 🧢 Arc Junkies Merch:https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home 🏭 Underground Metal Works Hands-on welding education for hobbyists, makers, and professionals Website: https://www.underground-metalworks.com 🤝 Friends of the Show & Sponsors 🧰 BattlBox Premium outdoor, EDC, and survival gear delivered monthly Website: https://alnk.to/90Chh6D Instagram: @BattlBox Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Save up to 30% off your first BattlBox 🏛️ American Welding Society — Conferences Stay current on inspection, code updates, and industry leadership AWS Inspection Expo & Conference Event Info: https://www.aws.org/community-and-events/conferences-and-events/welding-automation-expo-and-conference/ Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free gift at the event 🧤 Outlaw Leather LLC Handcrafted welding hoods and leather PPE built to last Website: https://outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: 15% off all in-stock leather goods ⚡ Everlast Welders High-performance welding machines without the high price tag Website: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free Nova Foot Pedal + TIG Torch with qualifying machine purchases 🎧 ISOtunes Certified hearing protection designed for jobsite communication Website: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10 Instagram: @isotunesaudio Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES10 Offer: Save $10 on your purchase
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    3 h et 5 min
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