Springfield Trade High School - Beaver Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Welding Welding is a field of work upon which all metal trades are dependent, because it is the means by which all metal joints are fastened together. Four types of welding are studied: oxyacetylene, metallic electric arc, resistance and heli-arc welding. Elementary metallurgy is required since the welder must be able to identify metals correctly and have a know- ledge of stresses and strains, elongation, expansion and contraction, tensile strength and shear points. The boys learn by welding and brazing certain practice joints in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This provides the neces- Mr. Donald J. Moran sary experience in the selection of filler Shop Instructor materials and application. Ornamental iron work has become an increasingly important phase of this work and senior students are given jobs of this type. A wide variety of articles are made; they may vary from wrought iron porch furniture to ornamental signs, or porch rail- ings to hardware and lamps for outdoor use. yy James Barber Francis Belanger vt John Fernandes Donald Demers is hard at work in the welder’s booth. The last touches to this wrought iron table are applied by Donald Gifford.

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Auto Body The position of the auto body repair man is becoming an increasingly important one in this day of mounting automobile accidents. These young men learn to repair cars so that no trace of dents remains. After repairing the damaged parts, the cars must be repainted. This requires a knowledge of paints, spray equipment, color mixing and matching. Mr. Ernest Boucher Repairs on rtible tops are often made, as SL PECL ay pairs on converti p ; well as replacing broken windows. An expert auto body repair man needs to have the knowledge of several trades at his command. Welding is the means by which auto parts are rejoined. Sheet metal work is essential since cars are made from metal in sheet form, and the ability to use machine tools is of great importance to any auto worker. Each boy must also learn to operate such power equipment as the pneumatic hammer, hydraulic jack, air sander and air gun. John L. DelPozzo Charles H. Jutras After intensive training by Mr. Ernest Boucher in the shop and Mr. Herman Dryer in the related classroom, these boys experience AUTO MECHANICS SENIORS little difficulty in obtaining employment. John H. Carney Edward J. Cislak Mr. Boucher explains a special procedure to Burt Buffington. Peter D’Amario Caleb DeBow Manuel Ferriera expects that this fender will look like new when he finishes his work.