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...

Oxy acetylene welding is a type of welding that uses fuel gas and oxygen to do the welding.  This type of welding is actually one of the...

If you’ve missed seeing the “Weekly Roundup” the past few weeks this edition surely makes up for it. January 2011 has seen a master welder makes history,...

As a replacement for the archaic stick welding method, MIG welding is without a doubt one of the most efficient welding forms in the industry, and it...

Calling all contractors and professionals of the pipeline industry – this one is for you. The good folks over at Lincoln Electric are hosting a free pipeline...

Whether you find yourself to be a beginning welder or what some would consider to be an old timer, there are plenty of projects to perform, and...

Welding on your own, that is without an instructor over your back and in your ear, is the ultimate goal for any budding welder – just don’t...

Have you been welding for a while on home projects and feel you have the ability to turn your skills into cash?  Starting a welding business can...

This post was inspired by content from GoWelding.org, one of the ultimate resources for understanding the core aspects of welding. Welding certification serves a purpose far beyond...

Storing your welding tools and equipment is very important in maintaining their functionality and prolonging the life of your gear.  With proper storage your tanks and other...