Mr. Kimmel is co-founder and half owner of the engineering consulting firm of Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd, specializing in electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/EMC). He has solved hundreds of EMI/EMC problems in a wide variety of business areas, including computer, industrial, medical, telecom, automotive, avionics and military electronics. Prior to starting his consulting practice, he worked for Control Data Corporation and Sperry Defense Systems (now part of Lockheed Martin). He has a BSEE from the University of Minnesota, is a Registered Professional Engineer, and a NARTE Certified EMC and ESD Engineer. If you would like to ask Mr. Kimmel a question or simply give comment, click here.

How Can We Deal with Interference from a Welder? Question from TW: There is a room where they have computers that they run programs on for utilizing the CNC equipment out on the Model shop floor. Immediately on the other side of the wall is a large metal table where a TIG welder is occassionally used. When this welder is used, it causes these programs on the computers to lock up. I was hoping you could give me some advice on what to do.   Read Bill Kimmel's answer.

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