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OTC Welding Students’ Amazing Creation
May 30, 2018
Our welding students always make us proud, but this really hit it out of the park! A few of our welding students recently created an amazing charcoal grill that was …
Firing the “Parts Cannon”
May 17, 2018
Have you ever heard of a term called a "parts cannon?" It's something that sounds like a power tool or piece of machinery, but is simply in the mind of …
Diesel Tech Jobs on the Rise
May 9, 2018
As the focus of skills and trades training continues to rise, so does the emphasis of hiring qualified diesel technicians. The diesel tech industry is scheduled to see growth of …
How Our Stuff Gets to Us
May 6, 2015
Ever wonder how our stuff gets to us, such as food, furniture, clothing and numerous other things? This is something we as consumers take for granted. When we want our …
Where A Career in Welding Can Take You
April 6, 2015
Does anyone know of someone who has seen the Seven Wonders of the World and then some? Been in the most desolate lands on the planet, whether hot or cold? …
The Legality of EGR, SCR and DPF Deleting
March 27, 2015
In the past decade the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made huge strides in trying to control the pollution emitted by diesel engines by integrating emission control devices such as …
The Difference Between a Turbocharger and a Supercharger
February 26, 2015
I have always had students ask me “what’s the difference between a turbo and a supercharger.” Well let me tell you the end result is the same out of both, …
4 Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
February 17, 2015
We had a little snow/ice storm here in Oklahoma this week. Seeing the slew of individuals braving the roads, that really shouldn't be braving the roads, I thought it would …
Why Do All New Diesel Vehicles Have Diesel Exhaust Fluid?
January 27, 2015
The answer to this is simple! With the rising population in the world, we had to figure out a way to lower greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The best way …
What it Takes to be an Automotive Technician
January 16, 2015
Technicians of today are highly skilled men and women you trust to fix your vehicle – but it’s so much more than that. The first thing a technician has to …
