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....

If you are a welder living near La Marque, Texas, then there is good news for you. A&A Machine not only is keeping welding jobs here in...

Welding is a rewarding career and many people greatly enjoy it. Some people simply weld as a fun hobby. Whether you are a welder for pleasure or...

In the course of action through your career as a welder, you will frequently find yourself in situations that require you to weld metals that are in...

As you know, MIG welding is a bit different from stick welding, and though many consider it to be a more sophisticated and advanced method(wire as opposed...

Is it just me, or is this year moving along pretty quickly? As we enter the last full week of February, check out what the welding world...

Though Arc Welding is one of the more popular welding methods these days, there are still some issues that can arise from performing it if you are...

As any welder knows, welding can be an excellent career. It has a lot of opportunities for advancement and a welder can work just about anywhere they...

There are many different methods used to weld PVC or other types of plastics in use today.  Not all of these methods can be used on the...

Explosive welding is a welding process that uses a controlled detonation to join two metals together at high pressure which results in a durable metallurgical bond.  This...

Magnetic pulse welding is a technique that uses magnetic forces to join two types of metal together.  This process is very similar in nature to that of...

Many articles in the “Weekly Roundup” have featured the growing demand for welders. Now, it’s time for you take the next necessary step to turn your welding...

By reducing welding costs, companies will accumulate productivity savings year after year.  Productivity savings will allow a company to keep saving even if the price of consumables,...

There have been many advances in welding in recent years. One of the numerous advances has led to the development of underwater welding. In fact, there are...

Every year hundreds of welders are seriously injured as a result of improperly using an oxy-acetylene torch.  Oxy-acetylene torches are primarily used in the cutting, welding, brazing...

Welding just doesn’t have to be about fixing cars or working on buildings.  There are many ways that it can be put to use for fun projects...

Exposure to welding fumes causes numerous health problems for many, but a new alloy may reduce the risks considerably.  Two Ohio State University engineers have invented a...

Though some might consider it to be a bit archaic, the art of ARC welding is alive and well for those who still yearn to take it...

Welding is without a doubt one of the most popular hobbies out there, and you might be ready to jump right in, but before you do so...