Friction stir welding, or FSW, is a solid state joining technique that is used on metals where the original characteristics of the metal must remain as unchanged...

Carbon arc cutting, one of the steel cutting options is a cutting method that cuts metal by melting it from the heat of an air carbon arc....

The following torch cutting instructional videos are provided by Smith Equipment. Smith Equipment offers an extensive line of cutting torches, gas regulators, tips and replacement gauges. Acetylene...

Electrodes are a necessity in welding. Molten metal becomes brittle or has other negative qualities when exposed to air as it absorbs nitrogen and oxygen. Slag covers...

Brazing is a popular form of welding. It is an excellent way to join two metals. Fillers are brought to high temperatures – usually above 800 degrees...

Vibration welding, is a form of frictional welding where force is applied to two pieces of a material so that they are pressed together extremely tightly. They...

Gas Cylinders: Oxygen & Acetylene Oxygen is pressurized in tanks at approximately 2220 pounds per square inch (PSI). Oxygen tanks have a valve and are always covered...

Imagine you just finished up a day on the job, welding Galvanized Steel. You head home, shower up, and grab a beer as you settle in to...

Ultrasonic welding uses high-frequency ultrasonic acoustic vibrations which are applied to materials that are being held together under pressure to create a solid-state weld. This method is most...

If you’re looking at getting into welding then what better place to start than a school that teaches you that skill. Below is a list of welding...

Much took place in the welding world this past month. I’ve even added a new category to sort it all out (check out the “Welding Art” section)....

Since its creation in 1957, plasma arc welding has become one of the most reliable forms of welding in today’s world.  Plasma welding is a process where...

One lucky owner of a missing welding unit is getting a little help from the media. Full details of this case, information on new and improving welding...

The orbital welding process gets its name from the fact that an electrode rotates around, or “orbits,” the stationary product being welded. As with tungsten inert gas...

Weld My World is a supplementary blog for the Baker’s Gas & Welding Supplies website (www.bakersgas.com). The goal of our blog is to be a resource for...

What is the American Welding Society? The American Welding Society (AWS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1919 which boasts the latest resources for welders and other...

Selecting the right MIG welder for the job is probably the most important thing you can know.  MIG welders come in a 1-Phase, Combination 1 & 3...

Safety cannot be stressed enough when it comes to any form of welding.  The risks are high from serious burns, blindness, to explosions.  Welding safety is universal,...

The tip of your cutting torch is based on the flame characteristics of the fuel gas used, material cutting, and is where all the action takes place. ...

    Producing consistent quality welds requires the use of professional grade tools and equipment. Proper fitting (gloves, safety glasses, welding shield), and necessary protective clothing, are also...

A lot of people will tell you a lot of different things when it comes to welding — what’s the best, easiest, and fastest way to do...

Welding: –verb, to unite or fuse (as pieces of metal) by hammering, compressing, or the like, esp. after rendering soft or pasty by heat, and sometimes with...

Shielded Metal Arc Welding, also known as stick welding is a more forgiving weld then other types of welding and has been one of the most popular...

TIG welding is somewhat similar to Mig welding except it can weld a larger variety of metals and is great for creating art as well. TIG welding...