In the video below, welding artist Kevin Caron – we first introduced him in the blog post MIG Welding Tip for Beginners: Push or Lead the Puddle?...

In the process of welding there are many factors that can affect the quality of the welds being created.  These factors include the power source being used,...

The process of welding titanium requires experience and knowledge in the proper welding techniques.  Using the wrong technique when welding titanium has been known to cause weld...

The welding jobs are out there; are you making the most of the opportunity? This article says it all: Who are manufacturers hiring? Answer: People with skills....

If your resolution for this year involves learning a new way to weld, then you may want to give TIG welding a shot. TIG welding requires a...

Welding screens are typically used by welders who must perform welding tasks in the vicinity of other workers.  Using a welding screen will reduce the amount of...

When it comes right down to it, the strength, longevity and overall integrity of a weld depends largely upon the filler metal. Failing to select the right...

Industrial welding ovens can be used as preheating ovens or for post-heating. They are used by welders and fabricators to heat-treat weldments or metallic parts. Commonly heated...

It’s the end of winter holidays and the beginning of NFL playoffs; January is here. Welding workshops, classes, exhibitions and more fill up the January welding calendar....

Welding rods are necessary in the welding process to add filler metal to the area being welding. In some arc welding methods the welding rod is also...

Though the ‘Welding Gone Wrong’ section is busting at the seams, news about successful training centers and job prospects make the first roundup of 2012 a bright...

MIG welders are regularly among the top sellers at Baker’s Gas and Welding because they are easy to use and create clean, strong welds. MIG welders are...

2011 has now come to a close, which causes reflection as we tuck it away and look forward to the dawn of another year: 2012.

It's the beginning of a new year. If you haven't yet started gathering your 2011 tax information, you better get started! Whether an independent, freelance, or contract...

If you’re in the process of learning to weld and are almost finished with your training, you will soon need to decide which type of welding machine...

Welding techniques have been advancing for hundreds of years, and with those advancements robotic welding has become more and more relevant in the manufacturing industries. In prior...

Consumable Electrode Rods drive the Stick Welding process – these skinny little stick-like rods are the real power behind the most versatile, portable and effective welding process.

Ultrasonic welding is an industrial welding process that uses high-frequency ultrasonic acoustic vibrations which are locally applied to the pieces being joined.  The pieces that are being...

The welding world continued to churn out stories in the final week of 2011 while many of us celebrated last year away. Hope on the welding job...

Underwater welding is one of the most demanding areas of welding.  The training and certifications required to perform this type of welding varies on the area you...

MIG welding, also known as metal inert gas welding is a type of gas metal arc welding.  MIG welding is the most common type of welding process. ...

If you work for yourself as a freelancer or independent contractor you need insurance. Your agent will ask the right questions to help you find the level...

In the early years of welding, electric welding machines were only used for industrial processes.  With advances in modern technology, electric welders have become a tool for...

Holiday ornaments are the perfect welding projects for Christmas vacation, especially if you’ve just received a new welding machine or a new helmet that you’d like to...