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50 students from 20 schools around New York State participated in the FFA Welding and Tractor Competition at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Student had to take a written test, and then using Miller Welding supplies, they had to do six welds.
“They have to do MIG, butt joint, an overlap, and a Tee filett. And then they have to use stick welding, 70, 18, eighth inch rod, and they do a stick weld,” says Todd Hofheins, FFA Advisor/NYS Coordinator.
Judges from various companies, including Graham Manufacturing, evaluated the welds based on points. 10 participants placed and received awards which included a top prize of a $5,000 scholarship, given out by Arc and Flame of Rochester. Others received a Miller welding helmets and gloves.
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