If you had the opportunity to pass the 3G MIG certification test in less time than it usually takes, would you take it? Let’s put aside taking...

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...

In the early days of welding, many welders were not required to become certified.  Welding was just seen as a useful tool that was learned while working. ...

When it comes to welding certifications there are many things to consider. Before going out and paying for a test that may or may not be needed...

What is Welding Engineering? If you were to reduce the welding process to its core elements, you would discover the process is all about physics—as in the...

Whether you’ve heard this before or not, it definitely warrants repeating: skilled trades workers are in high demand—especially in the Welding Trade. If you’re a trained welder,...

Radiographic film and other media is increasingly used in welding. The radiographic interpreter reads the films and then relays what they see to the people who need...

The highest standards for welding companies are those that are set by the American Welding Society (AWS). The society's standards are so high that many companies are...

Have you ever considered teaching? The American Welding Society (AWS) has made it easier than ever to become a Certified Welding Educator (CWE). This program is made...

A great way to further your welding career is by becoming a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or even moving up to a Senior Certified Welding...

Many welders may already know this but there will be those who don't: the American Welding Society (AWS) has a new online learning environment called American Welding...

Even if you’ve only been working in the welding trade for a short time, chances are you’ve encountered  a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). According to the American...

In the construction industry, welders have some of the most coveted jobs. This is because they can negotiate for better benefits and higher pay thanks to having...

May 2nd – 6th, 2011, the Welding Metallurgy (Educator Professional Development Workshop) will be held in Waco, TX. These courses are designed for those who are educators...

Whether you’ve heard about the opportunities in construction welding, pipe welding, or the high-paying career in undersea welding, there’s one thing they all have in common: they’ll...

As a welder, you know that you sometimes have to make the sale. You have to convince the customer that you or your shop are not only...

A very common question is whether a welder who works on pipelines can actually make money. Pipeline welding is a common career among welders and many see...

Welding school, for many people, is the best choice that they can make. It can lead to a very beneficial career that can set many people up...

This post was inspired by content from GoWelding.org, one of the ultimate resources for understanding the core aspects of welding. Welding certification serves a purpose far beyond...

Pipe welders, certified pipe welders, can earn as much money as a doctor, making this type of certification one of the most desired in the welding field....

If you're like many people today, looking for a new career path may not just be an idea but a necessity.  With the closing of many companies...

The American Welding Society is an organization that provides guidelines and standards for the protection and development of the welding field.  It was developed when two existing...

Many welders have expressed an interest in underwater welding.  Underwater welding uses a type of shielded metal arc welding, where you have to use a waterproof electrode. ...

Community colleges, technical and trade schools, and universities There are many different types of welding schools.  Depending upon the level of certification a student wants to achieve,...