Welding students try out donated "boom"

Welding students got to try out a new piece of equipment today that will give them much more freedom of motion.

The machine, called a welding boom, was donated by Weldcoa and is valued at $2,900. Weldcoa has been manufacturing the booms since 1987, and they are used all over the world.

The boom will allow EVIT welding students to extend the reach of their equipment and operate freely within a 360-degree area.


"In other words, if the welder is working in an elevated area, he does not have to climb down to reposition and secure the boom arm," said Hector Villarreal, Weldcoa president. "The arm moves with the welder, providing him with complete freedom of movement. It also puts the welding machine controls right at the end of the boom arm, allowing the welder to make setting adjustments on the fly. Lastly, the boom removes all trip hazards, as all the cabling and hoses run through the length of the arm."

Students were excited to try out their new equipment. Thank you for the donation, Weldcoa!