Earlier this month The Post and Courier, a Charleston, SC newspaper, published an article about the increasing amount of Americans looking for better job opportunities in dangerous...

Three categories take over the roundup for this week: industry news, schools/programs, and welding gone wrong. Enjoy!  Picture courtesy of the U.S. Army Industry News – Supplies,...

Every year the American Welding Society hosts their “Image of Welding” Awards, which honors individuals and organizations “that have shown exemplary dedication to promoting the image of...

A while back – quite a while back actually – I introduced you all to the welding tutorial video by MOTORZ TV. Part two of this welding “mini”...

The old saying goes that practice makes perfect — and especially being that generally whenever you are welding you are going to need to make sure that...

“Green” is the old “green” but bringing more green than ever before. What am I saying? The issue of making more environmentally friendly technology has been around...

So we’ve made it past the first full week of the new year. What did the welding world serve up last week, and what changes can we...

Stick welding, or manual metal arc welding, is perhaps the favored welding practice world wide.  In terms of repairs, maintenance, steel construction, and also industrial fabrication a...

So you’ve made it big in the welding field, and industry heads want to give you the kudos you deserve. As you make your way through the...

The Matrix, Terminator, and I, Robot all did it – explored the idea of man VS machine. As always with these types of films, the two cannot...

If you're just starting out into welding, whether you are strictly going to be a hobbyist or plan to embark on a welding career, you may be...

It’s the age old story of man/woman VS machine. Before technology became so complicated that manuals began to look like dictionaries, there were smart, hard-working men and...

In some ways, social networking is becoming less social and more professional these days. Miller, your favorite brand of welding supplies, yeah they’re on Twitter. Baker’s Gas,...

These days, in order to be marketable, a welder needs to be able to practice a wide variety of welding techniques like, submerged arc, resistance, high-frequency resistance,...

Virtual welding, prison welding, remote-control welding, “Why welding remains vital for today's manufacturers,” and more in this edition of the Weekly Roundup. Picture courtesy ElisFanClub on Flickr...

One of the most fundamental pieces of equipment you will need to get before you even think about that torch, is of course your welding helmet.  A...

It’s not every occupation that can say “Barracudas like to watch.” Described by some as exciting, strenuous, and dangerous, underwater welding is one of the most difficult...

In following up with the idea that there are almost limitless possibilities when it comes to welding applications, the hobbyist will no doubt be putting on their...

Sticking to my commitment of less “Welding Gone Wrong” news, here are some bits about new welding supplies, welding overseas, and more. The lead story is just...

There are many different ways to put your welding skills to good use.  There are of course plenty of welding job opportunities to make a career out...

Aside from those welders that work tirelessly to hone their craft and share their knowledge with others, there are many welding associations, institutes, and societies that have...

It was the “welding” before Christmas. . . I could continue, but I won’t. I’m interested in the story of what you’re doing for the holidays this...

While purchasing a good helmet is said to be the most important thing you can do to protect yourself while welding, it is your gloves that will...

Selecting and Welding Helmet Choosing the right welding helmet is arguably the most important thing you can do to increase your comfort, improve your productivity and result...