Welding is a dangerous hobby or occupation, and anyone involved knows that. I remember watching my father weld many times when I was young, and he would...
Considerations of shielding gases are limited by the cost of the gas and equipment, as well as the location of the welding. Argon is more costly, so...
A new platform has been launched online called “Trades Hub.” This new platform was designed and launched by Mike Rowe, the creator of the popular website mikeroweWORKS....
This past March, a chemical plant located in Kentucky exploded. The Carbide Industries, LLC plant supplied welders across the nation with acetylene gas, a gas commonly used...
Many welders may already know this but there will be those who don't: the American Welding Society (AWS) has a new online learning environment called American Welding...
Vibration welding, is a form of frictional welding where force is applied to two pieces of a material so that they are pressed together extremely tightly. They...
Almost all welders are familiar with the concept of electroslag welding, and with good reason, but we will discuss that in a bit. First of all, let's...
With America’s military heavily engaged overseas, there is a definite demand for skilled trades in all four branches of the Military, particularly for welders. And best of...
Even if you’ve only been working in the welding trade for a short time, chances are you’ve encountered a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). According to the American...
9th International Trends in Welding Research Conference
The 9th International Trends in Welding Research Conference will be proudly sponsored by ASM International. The conference is five days of programming that is very technically intensive....
Many people have complained that there are no opportunities left in Montana and absolutely nothing to do. A new welding program at the FVC college is planning...
Welding is an important process for the construction of various metal sculptures. Sculptural welding requires extensive knowledge and skill; it’s more than simply creating functional objects or...
Onsite welding, or mobile welding, is when welders bring their talents to the client instead of having the customer come to a workshop to get welding services....
Basic Composition of Steel When you break it down to its raw essentials, steel is really just iron and carbon. There's usually a few other elements, in...
In the construction industry, welders have some of the most coveted jobs. This is because they can negotiate for better benefits and higher pay thanks to having...
Currently there are over 30,000 welding positions available on careerbuilder.com. The United States Department of Labor states, “Job prospects should be good for skilled welders because employers...
Everyone knows that prior to pursuing a career in welding it’s important to seek out the necessary education and certification in order to pass the tests given...
Every welder knows that they need to have a welding helmet. A popular kind of welding helmet is the auto darkening helmet, and many welders believe they...
Fact or Fiction: Is Parkinson’s Disease A Potential Health Risk of Welding?
Because there is no concrete evidence to support either side, the answer depends on who you ask. Picture Credit: EMSL via Flickr A lawsuit currently in...