So they've told you to go cut some steel. How do you decide how? Methods of steel cutting could include bandsaw, portaband, sawzall, deck saw, plasma cutter,...

We have all heard about recycling. Scrap metals can be turned into new products, along with glass and plastic. Paper can become more than just something to...

Make sure your city or county isn’t under a burn restriction. Some welding warnings, a lot of welding programs, news and much more make up this edition...

Manufacturers have unique training needs. They need to make sure that their workers are trained properly and that the training actually matches the jobs that they need...

There aren’t very many companies that can boast never laying off a single employee for financial reasons since the end of the Second World War. And then...

In a recent article on BusinessWire.com the global welding market and its increasing growth is put on a spotlight. According to the article, the welding market is...

The main points of MIG welding safety that you have to remember are to protect every bit of your skin from the UV light, closing...

Every welder knows that they must take precautions where explosions, sparks, fires, and potential eye damage is concerned. They know they have to wear the right clothing...

In 1920, Weiler Welding began in a garage in Dayton, Ohio. The company is still going strong, despite the tough economic times. In fact, the company has...

Gas welding and cutting are processes which use oxygen and fuel gases to cut and weld metals. The method was first used by French engineers in 1903....

There are literally hundreds of tips on how to make your MIG welding jobs safer or easier. Many of these tips are passed down from older welders...

Helium is a gas that is used in many different fields. One of the most common and well-known uses is in the welding industry. Welders depend on...

Radiographic film and other media is increasingly used in welding. The radiographic interpreter reads the films and then relays what they see to the people who need...

Stinger Welding is a well-known welding company. The company has been working on building a new fabrication plant located in Libby, Montana. Recently, the company was given...

Have you ever considered starting your own welding business? Like any business it is not an easy thing to do. In fact, it is a very risky...

TIG is a form of welding that is still quite popular among welders. There are many tips and tricks that can help make your welding jobs easier....

For many years acetylene has been the cutting fuel of choice for cutting metals, but there are many alternative fuels that can be mixed with oxygen for...

MIG welding is a very popular form of welding that is used in many applications. Welding is a challenging career. Veteran welders are always able to use...

What is a Grinding Wheel? A grinding wheel is composed of an abrasive compound. The expendable wheel is used for abrasive cutting or grinding. Wheels are made...

What happens when you need to attach a small bolt or metal component to another piece of metal, and firing up the old arc welder just isn’t...

Plants add a lot of color and cheer to a home, but it can be tricky to find a place for them. There are only so many...

Ask anyone and you will get the same exact answer: education is expensive. In order to have a career that is fulfilling and will allow you to...

The economy has proven to be a difficult time for everyone. Small businesses have found it particularly challenging to keep afloat and many have been forced to...

The following torch cutting instructional videos are provided by Smith Equipment. Smith Equipment offers an extensive line of cutting torches, gas regulators, tips and replacement gauges. Acetylene...