Keeping the following questions in mind, what do you know about welding nickel alloys? How, if it is at all possible, do you weld nickel alloys? What...

Are these three books in your library? They should be. “Welding Secrets” With a tagline “No other book will prevent more accidents,” we were intrigued. This book...

When you’re shopping for welding equipment, consider buying used welding equipment.  Buying used equipment is a great money-saving alternative to spending a ton of money on brand new...

People, particularly novice welders, tend to make the mistake of believing that welding is a very simple process – after all, it simply involves picking up the...

Lincoln Electric is giving professionals in the welding industry a chance to simulate real welding experiences from a virtual environment by way of the new VRTEX 360...

A very common question is whether a welder who works on pipelines can actually make money. Pipeline welding is a common career among welders and many see...

One thing that everyone is concerned about is the future of welding jobs. Is there any kind of growth expected in this field or are the jobs...

All forms of arc welding use electric current to generate the intense levels of heat necessary to weld metals together. You don’t need to be an electrician...

In Wisconsin, despite all the arguing over the unions and whether or not they should have the power they should, trade jobs are seeing a brighter future...

There are a number of instructional videos for a wide range of welding topics.  Here is some information about a few of the more popular and highly-rated...

Enjoy welding projects for your house, garden, farm, or shop.  Whether you’re a weekend welder or a serious craftsman, welding can be a very fulfilling pastime.  If...

If you are a beginning welder, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of welding electrodes that are out there. There are many different kinds of...

Welding rods are very important in the welding process. They add material into the weld zone.  Usually the welding rod is made of the same things that...

There’s a lot of welding news to digest from February’s end and March’s beginning. Articles about chromium-free alloy – proof that the welding industry continues to advance...

Welding school, for many people, is the best choice that they can make. It can lead to a very beneficial career that can set many people up...

Most of today’s MIG welders come with complete charts on how to set up your welder’s speed and power, but what if your welder doesn’t have a...

You may have heard of a welding table before, and how useful it is to have one. A welding table is a platform that is at waist...

The American Welding Society (AWS) holds a number of conferences each year throughout the United States.  Anyone can attend these conferences, but AWS members get a discounted...

There are a number of instructional books that cover a wide range of welding topics.  A good welding book can be a priceless reference manual for you...

Selecting the right type of metal is imperative for the success of any welding project. Using the right metal for a particular job is just as important...

Robots are becoming more and more common in the workplace. Some people see this as a great advancement in technology while others see it as an advancement...

In early automotive history little thought was given to the life expectancy of exhaust components. With heightened attention on improving fuel efficiency (while controlling emissions exhaust) temperatures...

Stick welding is technically called Shielded Metal Arc Welding. It's a very good skill to have, and one that is in high demand in many places. There...

What is plasma cutting? It is a process that uses a plasma torch to cut through steel and other kinds of metal or materials of various thicknesses....