Though reference guides and books can provide invaluable help and are handy to reference when on the job, welding is hard to learn from a book. Sometimes...
Welding is typically considered to generally be a man’s career or hobby. It has been estimated that only about 5% of all welders in the United States...
Protecting Yourself from Explosions in Gas Welding
Gas welding is a very popular form of welding. It's versatile, easy to move equipment makes it simple to do and even better, it is inexpensive. While...
Three Books that should be on your Welding Reading List
Are these three books in your library? They should be. “Welding Secrets” With a tagline “No other book will prevent more accidents,” we were intrigued. This book...
When you’re shopping for welding equipment, consider buying used welding equipment. Buying used equipment is a great money-saving alternative to spending a ton of money on brand new...
All forms of arc welding use electric current to generate the intense levels of heat necessary to weld metals together. You don’t need to be an electrician...
There are a number of instructional videos for a wide range of welding topics. Here is some information about a few of the more popular and highly-rated...
If you are a beginning welder, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of welding electrodes that are out there. There are many different kinds of...
Welding rods are very important in the welding process. They add material into the weld zone. Usually the welding rod is made of the same things that...
The American Welding Society (AWS) holds a number of conferences each year throughout the United States. Anyone can attend these conferences, but AWS members get a discounted...
There are a number of instructional books that cover a wide range of welding topics. A good welding book can be a priceless reference manual for you...
Selecting the right type of metal is imperative for the success of any welding project. Using the right metal for a particular job is just as important...
Stick welding is technically called Shielded Metal Arc Welding. It's a very good skill to have, and one that is in high demand in many places. There...
In the course of action through your career as a welder, you will frequently find yourself in situations that require you to weld metals that are in...
As you know, MIG welding is a bit different from stick welding, and though many consider it to be a more sophisticated and advanced method(wire as opposed...
As any welder knows, welding can be an excellent career. It has a lot of opportunities for advancement and a welder can work just about anywhere they...
By reducing welding costs, companies will accumulate productivity savings year after year. Productivity savings will allow a company to keep saving even if the price of consumables,...
No, you can’t really use your smartphone to weld, but the new welding applications make completing welding jobs a bit easier. ESAB’s smartphone applications are simple to download...