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John R. Walker is the author of thirteen textbooks and has written many magazine articles. Mr. Walker did his undergraduate studies at Millersville University and has a Master of Science degree in Industrial Education from the University of Maryland. He taught industrial arts and vocational education for thirty-two years and was Supervisor of Industrial Education for five years. He also worked as a machinist for the U.S. Air Force and as a draftsman at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds. W. Richard Polanin is a professor at Illinois Central College, as well as the coordinator of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Welding Technology programs. Dr. Polanin has a bachelor's and master's degree from Illinois State University and a doctorate degree from the University of Illinois. In addition to his twenty-five years of teaching, he is an active consultant in welding and manufacturing. He is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Educator, and a SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer. He has published numerous technical papers and has made many technical presentations in the areas of welding, manufacturing, robotics, and manufacturing education.