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...

Do you know what space smells like? One astronaut described it as “. . . welding a motorbike.” Not exactly welding news, but I found it interesting....

No, you can’t really use your smartphone to weld, but the new welding applications make completing welding jobs a bit easier. ESAB’s smartphone applications are simple to download...

Having an area that is devoted purely to welding is an important aspect for welders to consider.  A designated area allows you to keep all of your...

Welding can generate gases that can be hazardous to your health.  Depending on the gas or gases generated and the concentration depends on the welding process you...

Imagine you just finished up a day on the job, welding Galvanized Steel. You head home, shower up, and grab a beer as you settle in to...

Ultrasonic welding uses high-frequency ultrasonic acoustic vibrations which are applied to materials that are being held together under pressure to create a solid-state weld. This method is most...

Welding titanium is not as hard as many welders think it is.  But there are some small differences where experience and skill come into play.  The process...

While these are not the only websites for finding welding work, these are some of the most updated and thorough welding job sites available.  If you are...

Thermoplastics that can be softened or shaped by heat are weldable. The electric hot air/gas welder has made it possible for even inexperienced users to “get the...

The first week of February was made up of fulfilled dreams, welding improvements, and new welding businesses. heck out those articles and more in this edition of...

Welding ranks among the most in-demand and well paid skilled trades, and there is no doubt welding can be a lucrative career. You can make an excellent...

Some welders might ask if this topic is even worth covering, which reminds me of being in my 11th grade Algebra II class. Before every session started...

Welding is a process that bonds two pieces of metal together by melting the points on each piece of metal where the two pieces are to be...

If you’re looking at getting into welding then what better place to start than a school that teaches you that skill. Below is a list of welding...

You know those little ceramic inserts used for scarfing the OD upset seam of tube after its welded, why don’t they last? Why do they break after...