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...

Welding is a field that is growing by leaps and bounds every year. And it is not just the number of welders that is growing: there are...

MIG welding is often described as a simple “point and shoot” technique for welding. However, depending on the size of the weld joint and the material being...

“If you can only afford one welder, it really needs to be a MIG.” That is how Gearz host Stacey David ends his tutorial on MIG welders....

A great way to further your welding career is by becoming a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or even moving up to a Senior Certified Welding...

What is electric resistance welding? Find out theapplication, process, and cost. Learn about spot welding and seam welding,advantages and disadvantages of electric resistance welding. Electric resistance welding...

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

How would you react to seeing a machine gun welded onto a sculpture in the playground area of a park? Would it seem funny, amusing, offensive or...

Brazing is a process that joins metal. Filler metal is heated and distributed between at least two close-fitting parts by a process called capillary action. A flux...

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...

A “welding” process of some type is necessary to join two individual pieces of plastic not manufactured as part of a larger whole. As you can imagine,...

Safety is an important concern for any welder. A welding helmet protects you from burns and from the light of the welding arc, which can cause damage...

Hope you’re enjoying your 4th of July weekend! After BBQs, fireworks and fun with friends, wind down with the latest welding news in this edition of the...

More and more people are finally beginning to understand what those who have worked as skilled labor have known for years: the number of new skilled laborers...

The manufacturing industry has seen the challenge to stay profitable despite a weakened economy and a decline in skilled workforce (especially welders). Many companies are turning to...

If you’re looking for an opportunity to show off your welding creations and score free stuff, look no further than the Welding Projects Challenge hosted by Miller....

Electrodes are a necessity in welding. Molten metal becomes brittle or has other negative qualities when exposed to air as it absorbs nitrogen and oxygen. Slag covers...

Brazing is a popular form of welding. It is an excellent way to join two metals. Fillers are brought to high temperatures – usually above 800 degrees...

What does the welding industry have to look forward to? A great group of recent graduates! See their photos, learn about their education and training, and be...

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...

Welding is a male-dominated field. Very few women choose to make welding their career. Some women believe that it is a career that a woman cannot do...

Kauffman County, Texas posted a 60-day burn ban just yesterday and Hays County,Texas has been under one for a while, which got me thinking: how do burn...

Smith Equipment has provided a two-part series on how to cut with acetylene and alternative fuels with detailed safety and set up instructions. These videos are the...

Do you love the thrill of auto racing? Do you enjoy watching the race and wish you could somehow be a part of it? Ever wanted to...