New Arc Armor^® Titanium Series™ welding helmets built for heavy-use/high-amperage applications feature Miller-exclusive InfoTrack™ technology that allows the operator to track arc-on time, improves comfort and adjustability. The new external grind button featured on the Titanium 7300™ and Titanium 9400™ allows welders to switch to grind mode without ever lifting their helmets.The Titanium 9400i™ features an auto-darkening lens that flips up to expose an ANSI approved grinding shield with an almost 180-degree field of view.

Check out the all-new digital controls with larger displays and intuitive design allow the welder to adjust modes, shade levels, delay and sensitivity, and a new three-year warranty matches the longest of any welding helmet in the industry today. Read more about the New Titanium series helmets here.

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• During the checkout process, the customer has the choice of shipping to their home (United States only) or picking up their package at a local distributor location (free).

For more information about the new Miller Online Store and products available for purchase, visit store.MillerWelds.com.

Three grand prizewinners and the person who nominated the hero will travel to Appleton for a factory tour and could be awarded thousands of dollars in welding equipment! Click here and nominate today!

The Multimatic 200 connects to common 120- and 230-volt power receptacles with the Miller-exclusive MVP plug making the Multimatic 200 the first multiprocess machine outfitted with tool-less multi-voltage capabilities. Read more here.

My Hero

Carl has sacrificed a lot for his family. It’s not easy being away from home, especially in a war zone. He is my personal hero and an inspiration to all. If there’s anyone worthy of recognition, it’s my Dad.

Making a Difference

Carl has an AS degree in Industrial Welding Technology from Rogue Community College. He worked for the State of Oregon Fish and Wildlife as a welder fabricator building and installing fish screening systems and passage. Next he went overseas with VSE Corporation in Kuwait for 6 months repairing and modernizing Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles including the Force Protection Buffalo and Cougar blast resistant vehicles. He is now at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The base regularly comes under rocket and mortar fire.

Welding Application

His job in Afghanistan is to install an upgraded suspension system on the Cougar vehicles and modernize the interior and gunner turrets. He does battle damage repair, works very closely with the troops and does what he can to keep them safe and ready for battle.

Miller on the Job

Force Protection is proud to use Miller Big 40 diesel welders; Miller suitcase wire feeders and Miller fume extractors in Afghanistan. Carl started out as a production welder for Force Protection in April of 2011, but in October passed the Certified Weld Inspector test and now holds that position in Bagram. His job now requires a certain amount of travel from base to base. He flies with the military on C17s and C140s. He is a true welding hero!

My Hero

I nominate Ned Blair because he has taught me how to weld, and weld right!

Making a Difference

I met Ned after returning from overseas completing a combat tour of duty in Iraq back in 2005. I was offered a job as a mechanic apprentice at Empire Southwest because of the diesel repair work I had done for the military. I had not worked on heavy equipment like the Cats we have. Ned Blair quickly took me under his wing with no questions asked, and trained me from the ground up in the heavy equipment civilian world.

Welding Application

Ned can proficiently weld Stick, TIG, and MIG, and can weld all metals including old-fashioned brazing. We are required in our industry of heavy equipment to do field repairs on site at a mining site or repairs at the shop. When the customer wants to send in the equipment for repairs, Ned is always the first to want to look at it to quickly assess what needs to be done.

Miller on the Job

Ned’s first lesson was that starting off with the right equipment was essential — Miller equipment — the best welders in the business to help an operator make a proper weld. Ned has introduced me to his passion for welding. In short he is one of those go-to guys that we can rely on from everyday life to on-the-job questions. I would not be where I am today without my welding hero, Ned Blair!

A Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) grant is behind the expansion of the lab. The SECO grant was made available to schools that focus on energy sector training centers and teaching students skills applicable to the oil and gas and renewable fuels industries. The Texas school has long been training oil industry welders and now training students for green energy segments like wind energy. Read more here.

In the April issue you’ll find:

• Feature Content:
  • Sign up monthly for our Job Weld Done Giveaway – More than $60,000 in premium Miller product and other prize packages to be awarded
  • A recap of the Farm Journal Welding University Winners trip to the Miller Headquarters
• Basics Videos: MIG, TIG and Plasma
  • The Hollywood Hot Rods continue their build progression of the Street Rodder Road Tour vehicle. Get MIG, TIG and Plasma tips through four videos we captured on a recent trip to their shop.
• What’s New:
  • Sign up for the all new Miller Owners Club
  • Register for one of four Under the Hood 2012 Weld Expos
  • Stay on time with the Miller Illuminated Clock
• In the Last Issue:
  • Action from King of the Hammers (article and multiple videos!)
  • Video: MIG Welding an Upper Fan Shroud
• In the News:
  • How to weld up holes when building a car, as seen in Rod & Custom
  • Classic Trucks highlights common welding repairs for a classic pickup