Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is believed to be one of the easiest welding processes to learn and perform. The primary reason to its ease of use...

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Welding machines are something that every welder is familiar with.  They provide the power and control for the welding torches used by the welder.  The torches are...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you want to show off your welding skills to your relatives who are visiting from out of town, why...

The welding methods used to connect flanges to pipe will often depend on the type of flange you are preparing to weld and the base metal that...

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Oxyacetylene welding is one of the most common welding processes still in use.  It is versatile and once it is mastered it can be used to weld...

Picture Credit: Atlas Services A study released by Frost & Sullivan in September, 2011, shows that the global demand for ARC welding equipment and related consumables increased...

When you need to create high quality welds or join two pieces of thin metal together, a TIG welder is often your best choice. TIG welders can...

Welding comes in many forms and techniques, each welding technique has something different to offer and will work better than others on different types of metals.  If...

Another go of Fabtech is soon to be underway! Get the details about that welding event and more in Welding Events in November. While you wait for...

Welders who are interested in pursuing a career in underwater welding are often unsure of who to contact for more information on the requirements necessary to become...

If you’re a veteran welder with years of experience in the welding trade, your practical knowledge and expertise represents a goldmine opportunity to earn great money by...

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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. ...

Welding Resources: an Introduction This is the first installment of a monthly Welding Resources series. In this series, we’ll be covering key topics relevant to welding and...

Copper and copper-nickel alloys are commonly welded using the manual metal arc technique which uses a stick electrode that has been coated with flux.  This is a...

If you are planning on becoming a welder then chances are you are looking at finding a school to attend. By the time you start looking you...

If you’re familiar with the process of gas metal arc welding, you know how important using the right shielding gas is.  It can mean the difference between...

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The ability to cut metal is what neatly and quickly can save you a ton of time in your welding operation and in your home shop.

Developments in the gas metal arc welding process have found a way to produce almost perfect joints in very thin metal.  In years past, if gas metal...

Introduction  Alternative fuels, including propylene, propane, and natural gas, have earned a reputation for having a wide application. They have found their way into countless applications in...