2011 has now come to a close, which causes reflection as we tuck it away and look forward to the dawn of another year: 2012.

It's the beginning of a new year. If you haven't yet started gathering your 2011 tax information, you better get started! Whether an independent, freelance, or contract...

Consumable Electrode Rods drive the Stick Welding process – these skinny little stick-like rods are the real power behind the most versatile, portable and effective welding process.

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Robotic welding has the potential to lower welding cost, improve production, and reduce waste. But what is the cost of robotic welding? The initial cost of robotic...

This is the next installment of a monthly Welding Resources series. In this series, we’ll be covering key topics relevant to welding and welders. Rather than providing...

A Quick Guide to Consumable Electrode Rods Used in the Stick Welding Process If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably already familiar with Stick Welding and Electrode...

If you have an understanding of your welding costs and have been recording your costs, you can now begin to manage your welding costs. GMAW/MIG Welding Common...

It is essential to know the cost of a weld to make manufacturing decisions. An understanding of welding economics and the value added by technology will allow...

Welding requires the use of an electrical power source in order to produce heat that is used to melt the flux on an electrode.  Choosing the right...

Troubleshooting your welding equipment may mean the difference between finding and fixing a simple problem rather than replacing the entire unit.  If you know what to look...

When it comes to short circuit MIG welding (GMAW), there are many mistakes that are quite easy to make that could lead to a weak weld or cold lap...

The Welding Procedure Specification or WPS is a document that is used to describe welding procedures.  The objective of this document is to inform welders of the...

BEAD A bead weld (or bead of weld) is created by string or weave multiple beads in one continuous unbroken line. FILLET A fillet weld forms a...

A fillet weld typically can be found between two perpendicular pieces of metal.  In order for your fillet weld to fit properly it should be the same...

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is believed to be one of the easiest welding processes to learn and perform. The primary reason to its ease of use...

The welding methods used to connect flanges to pipe will often depend on the type of flange you are preparing to weld and the base metal that...

If you’re a veteran welder with years of experience in the welding trade, your practical knowledge and expertise represents a goldmine opportunity to earn great money by...

Just in case you needed another reason to be on your phone (or to finally upgrade to a smartphone); here are the best applications for welders with...

Welding Resources: an Introduction This is the first installment of a monthly Welding Resources series. In this series, we’ll be covering key topics relevant to welding and...

If you’re familiar with the process of gas metal arc welding, you know how important using the right shielding gas is.  It can mean the difference between...

The ability to cut metal is what neatly and quickly can save you a ton of time in your welding operation and in your home shop.

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...

In a perfect world all surfaces that require welding would be flat; since this is not a perfect world welders are often required to perform welds on...