Which Plasma Cutter is right for your application?
A plasma cutter provides a simple, clean, and efficient way to safely cut metal. They are particularly popular with large cutting operations because they don’t require a pre-heating...
Plasma cutters and oxy-acetylene torch set ups are some of the most reliable and flexible ways to cut metal. However, there are a bunch of factors to...
Plasma Cutting Tips from Scott at Lincoln Electric
Plasma cutting delivers a high velocity jet of ionized gas which pierces metal by conducting electricity from the torch to the work piece. Click here to learn...
For those unfamiliar with welding or welding regulators, they look much like the gas regulator on the propane tank you have on your gas grill in the...
If you haven’t yet read Part I, catch up here. We ended by mentioning that there were other heat treatments including hardening, cold treating, or cryogenic treating....
Heating to extreme temperatures (or chilling) will harden or soften metal. The process may alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of the metal. Here are some...
Induction Welding What is induction welding? Induction welding is similar to resistance welding. In resistance welding, however, the current is delivered through contacts to the work piece,...
From your garden to your mudroom, a sturdy metal bench can serve a wide variety of purposes while providing the durability and strength that furniture in these...
Old timers and rookies can both forget to take important steps that can make a significant difference in the quality of their welds. Sometimes you’re rushing on...
Welding is the process in which two pieces of metal are joined using heat and electricity. The type of metal you are welding will determine the technique...
If anything can go wrong while welding, it will most likely go wrong while TIG welding. Technique and materials for TIG welding need to be just right....
The process of welding titanium requires experience and knowledge in the proper welding techniques. Using the wrong technique when welding titanium has been known to cause weld...
Welding rods are necessary in the welding process to add filler metal to the area being welding. In some arc welding methods the welding rod is also...
MIG welders are regularly among the top sellers at Baker’s Gas and Welding because they are easy to use and create clean, strong welds. MIG welders are...
Because everything exists and because even welders have a softer side, here is a collection of welding related poetry. Enjoy! (If you're brave enough, share your own...
TIG welding requires the most pieces of equipment out of any welding process. Making sure you have what you need and that you’re using it correctly can...