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...

Just in case you needed another reason to be on your phone (or to finally upgrade to a smartphone); here are the best applications for welders with...

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...

Freelancers and those trying to run a small business have no doubt asked, "Do I need a website?" As a marketing consultant, when I'm asked this question...

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...

Women who have chosen welding as a career is not as new a development as some may think.  Women have been welding in the workplace since World...

TIG welding requires the most pieces of equipment out of any welding process. Making sure you have what you need and that you’re using it correctly can...

It's a simple paper that documents your professional achievements, predicts your future employment, and is terrifying to compose. There is no possible way that a single job...

Many student welders are tempted to leave welding school early. There is always that job offer, the lure of having money to spend and then you could...

Introduction As we’ve previously discussed here at the blog, welders remain in demand during an otherwise tough economic market. Whether you’re looking for your first job (fresh...

Flux-cored arc welding, also known as FCAW or FCA, is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding technique.  Flux-cored arc welding requires the use of a tubular electrode...

You know all those really cool and elegant-looking wrought iron railings, gates, light fixtures and assorted decorative elements you see on so many tasteful homes and buildings?...

If you are thinking about going to welding school then chances are you have to be asking “is it really worth it”? That all depends on what...