When it comes to short circuit MIG welding (GMAW), there are many mistakes that are quite easy to make that could lead to a weak weld or cold lap...

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...

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Another round of FABTECH has ended, and this years was just as exciting, innovative and informative as previous years have been. I’ve noticed quite a few videos...

One of the most appealing aspects of working in the welding trade is the variety of career options and specializations it offers. Welding Careers As I’ve blogged...

Brazing is a welding process that is used to join two pieces of base metal using melted filler which flows across the joint.  When the filler metal...

Some of us need a job, and some us really need a job. Deciding that submitting his resume was just not enough, experienced welder Charles Prather has...

Introduction Part of what makes MIG welding what it is, is the transfer of metal, via heat, from the electrode (or welding wire) to the base metal(s)...

If you're a welder and have wondered about breaking out on your own, the idea might not be too far-fetched. In the UK the average entrepreneur is...

Cast iron is a metal that typically contains a carbon content of between two and four percent which is much larger than that found in many common...

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Because everything exists and because even welders have a softer side, here is a collection of welding related poetry. Enjoy! (If you're brave enough, share your own...

We all love a good doomsday flick, but some of us view Armageddon, apocalypse, or whatever you want to call it as a real possibility (the TV...

BEAD A bead weld (or bead of weld) is created by string or weave multiple beads in one continuous unbroken line. FILLET A fillet weld forms a...

A fillet weld typically can be found between two perpendicular pieces of metal.  In order for your fillet weld to fit properly it should be the same...

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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...

If you’ve taken my advice and started a simple website for your welding business, now’s the time to take it a step further. Video marketing, with a...

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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The Reality of Our New Economy Our economy is currently in a state of flux, dramatically altering the landscape of traditional business, commerce and trade. Ultimately, this...

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...