Welding is typically considered to generally be a man’s career or hobby. It has been estimated that only about 5% of all welders in the United States...
While soldering isn’t exactly welding, it is an important and very relevant skill to have and master if you’re a welder or interested in welding techniques. Soldering...
Many welders are afraid that robotic welding will actually take the place of all welding jobs sometime in the near future. While it is true that many...
The Basics of Oxyacetylene Gas Welding Tanks and Equipment
Gas Cylinders: Oxygen & Acetylene Oxygen is pressurized in tanks at approximately 2220 pounds per square inch (PSI). Oxygen tanks have a valve and are always covered...
Protecting Yourself from Explosions in Gas Welding
Gas welding is a very popular form of welding. It's versatile, easy to move equipment makes it simple to do and even better, it is inexpensive. While...
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...
Three Books that should be on your Welding Reading List
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...
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...
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...