If you’re like me, you spend a considerable (sometimes obscene) amount of time looking for new apps. Let me ease the welding app search for you just a bit. Below are a few of the newest and newly updated apps out there in the Android Market* and/or the App Store.
*The Android Market is now Google Play, so don’t be surprised when the Android Market links lead you to Google Play.
Miller Weld Setting Calculator – Android/Apple 
Description: “Get your weld settings right from your Android with the Miller Weld Setting Calculator app. The calculator will help you tune your machine for optimal results based on a few simple questions. Weld calculators are handy references for weld parameters, electrode/wire type, basic techniques and process information for TIG, Stick or MIG.”
Price: FREE
Latest Update: Version 2.0
- Calculator now operates offline
- Now available for iPad
Download link(s): Google Play, App Store
Weld Design – Android 
Description: Allows you to calculate in 2D/3D if a weld is strong enough.
Civil/structural app that bundles welding related tools.
Features:
- Information about electrodes (stick, TIG, FCAW)
- Calculations (Combined stress & Unity check)
- MIG wire speed calculator
Price: FREE
Download link(s): Android Market
ESAB Welding Parameters Set-up Guide 
Description: Simply plug in a few pieces of info, and we'll give you the parameters you need for your job - including wire feed speed, voltage, current, and inductance. You can use the data to set up your machine and adjust to your specific application requirements. It's that easy!
Price: Free
Download Links: Google Play, App Store