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[Know-how] Saxophone welder in metalworking
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Born from a simple sheet of brass, the saxophone takes shape through a number of complex operations requiring rare know-how. At Henri SELMER Paris manufacture, located in Mantes-la-Ville since 1919, welders assemble the brass parts to enable the instruments to take shape. A TIG welder in the SELMER workshops for the past year, Yohann tells you all about his job…
The TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) process is an arc welding process with a non-fusible electrode, in the presence of a filler metal if necessary - silver, in our case.
TIG welding is a quality weld, thanks to the production of a stable arc, which makes it possible to weld small thicknesses. It requires special dexterity on the part of the welder.
After working for two years as a welder in an exhaust pipe company, Yohann chose to join our workshop and now welds saxophone bows and bells.
“I was a welder but I didn't think I would necessarily weld musical instruments, since Maisons such as SELMER are pretty rare. It's a surprising and rewarding experience."
Henri SELMER Paris is recruiting welders! Are you rigorous, meticulous and able to apply procedures, methods and techniques to the highest standards? Write to us at recrutement@selmer.fr or via this form.
