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As the demand for high-paying, reliable middle-class jobs continues to grow and welding companies continue to post open positions, women have become an essential part of the manufacturing and welding workforce. Women have taken up highly technical manufacturing posts, as well as hands on,
Weekly Welding Roundup—Welding News
Amanda Propper moved to North Dakota in search of a high paying job in the oil fields. While she had welded in her early 20’s, she didn’t think she could handle that kind of work. She changed her mind when her brother offered her a
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The Secret to Long Engine Life
Today’s guest blogger is Chris Wierschke of Miller Electric. A little preventative maintenance goes a long way in keeping your welder/generator in top shape. Proper maintenance extends engine/welder life, ensures peak performance at all times, maintains reliability/avoiding costly breakdowns, prevents voiding warranty coverage, and maximizes...
Weekly Welding Roundup—Welding News
Welding students at Grayson College have found a way to use their welding guns to make their communities stronger. Over the past year several student welders have been working with their instructor to create works of art that are then auctioned off at charity fundraisers.
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Weekly Roundup – News in the Welding World
Spring is here and with it come many opportunities to start those welding projects you may have been putting off all winter. It is also a great time to catch up on all the welding news you may have missed. Check out the industry news,
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New Ways of Looking at Safety for Welders
Sometimes we take safety for granted. Employers may regularly remind us of safety protocol. We read Fire Prevention for Welders. OSHA books may be handed to us. NFPA codes may be recited, but sometimes it's the simplest visual cues that do the trick to really
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How to Find the Best Welding Jobs and Welding Careers
In any discussion about the best welding jobs or best welding career, there are a variety of factors that need to be considered. There isn’t one perfect welding job, as they all have different benefits and drawbacks. Therefore, the key to finding the best welding
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Electric Welding Machines
Welding machines come in a variety of sizes and styles, but for today we are going to discuss electric welding machines. In the early days of welding, electric welding machines were typically only found in industrial settings. As technology advanced over time so did welding
The Humble Welding Apron, Don’t Overlook It
The little things often get overlooked, but anyone will tell you, “It’s the little things in life that matter.” Though seemingly quite humble and insignificant, a welding apron is essential protection from sparks and burning projectiles when welding. It is as essential as welding helmets,
How to Weld Using Cellulosic Electrodes
Cellulosic electrodes are covered electrodes where the covering is comprised of a high amount of cellulose. These types of electrodes are used primarily in stick metal arc welding and are favorites among welders because of their high level of penetration, accuracy, and their high endurance.
How to Read Welding Blueprints
Architects and drafters commonly include welding instructions in their designs. This ensures that the welder will know exactly how the architect wanted the welding to be performed. These instructions often include which type of weld to be used, the size of the weld, how many
Welding Tips for Beginners
Every experienced welder was a beginner once. Welding is a metal joining process that has been used for centuries, in different areas of the world. Since it was first discovered, welding has seen many advances in equipment and technique. This makes learning to weld a
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