Oxyfuel welding is a popular form of welding that is in use in many areas. It can also be a very dangerous form of welding. Mixing the...

One of the largest dangers welders face is inadequate ventilation. Ventilation is something that everyone knows is important but many forget about. Dangers such as fires are...

The word LASER is actually an acronym for: L – Light A – Amplification (by) S – Stimulated E – Emission (of) R – Radiation Laser technology...

There is a lot at stake for a welder's work. Perhaps the safety of your family, neighbors, or property could be put into jeopardy by a poor...

Welding at home can be a lot of fun, but it can also be risky. Many welders forget about safety when they are at home, probably because...

Whether you are a full-time, professional welder or weld occasionally for a hobby project – a helmet, like your welding gloves, is one of the most important...

There has been a lot of talk about robots being used in welding. Some are for it, seeing it as a great advance and seeing opportunities for...

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...

Welding is a rewarding career and many people greatly enjoy it. Some people simply weld as a fun hobby. Whether you are a welder for pleasure or...

Every year hundreds of welders are seriously injured as a result of improperly using an oxy-acetylene torch.  Oxy-acetylene torches are primarily used in the cutting, welding, brazing...

Exposure to welding fumes causes numerous health problems for many, but a new alloy may reduce the risks considerably.  Two Ohio State University engineers have invented a...

Welding can generate gases that can be hazardous to your health.  Depending on the gas or gases generated and the concentration depends on the welding process you...

Welding ranks among the most in-demand and well paid skilled trades, and there is no doubt welding can be a lucrative career. You can make an excellent...

Keeping their workplace safe is one of the goals of almost every one of the half a million welders who work in various industries in this country....

United we stand – divided we fall, the more the merrier, two heads are better than one, and strength in numbers are all iconic phrases most of...

The Tungsten electrode is the element most commonly ignored by manufacturing organizations, whether in manual or automatic welding, and is the area where manufacturing organizations and individuals...

Many say that welding is not a glamorous job. I say otherwise. The workspace is filled with hard work, sweat, grease and of course, danger. In fact,...

Lincoln' Electric’s Scott Skrjanc offers great tips for maintaining safety while TIG welding. Be sure to keep these tips in mind when you read next week’s “Welding...

Welding can be a dangerous, life threatening, and dirty job, or a safe, rewarding, and well paying career. The following tips represent some of the many safety...

Tragically, lives were lost, wildlife remains threatened, and lingering environmental damage is imminent! The catastrophic, and devastating Horizon Oil Rig disaster clearly demonstrates the importance of stringent...

It’s hard to believe that there are still welders that ignore the basic rules of welding (well if there are drivers that ignore the basic rules of...

For new and experienced welders alike, it’s important to know what type of eye and face protection will work best for you. What you need largely depends on what...

Last week’s welding news seemed to surrender to the pendulum as much as the stock market. Swing up, swing down, and repeat. Forgive me for...