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From intense UV rays that can burn your skin in minutes to sparks that can cause long-term damage, it's essential to protect yourself with the right...

In the field I've seen guys throwing 50lb. rod cans from a truck onto the ground, torching cans open, beating the wrong end open with a chipping...

If your resolution for this year involves learning a new way to weld, then you may want to give TIG welding a shot. TIG welding requires a...

There are general rules for MIG welding that always apply, such as taking the time to determine the best amperage, set up a good ground, and select optimal...

With the school year rapidly approaching, new welding students are filing in all over the country. It helps to have some tips for these new welders or...

The Tungsten electrode is the element most commonly ignored by manufacturing organizations, whether in manual or automatic welding, and is the area where manufacturing organizations and individuals...

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...

Picture Credit: www.millerwelds.com Arc welding is one of the most used methods of welding today, mainly due to its versatility and simplicity.  Beginner arc welders often have...

    Producing consistent quality welds requires the use of professional grade tools and equipment. Proper fitting (gloves, safety glasses, welding shield), and necessary protective clothing, are also...

People, particularly novice welders, tend to make the mistake of believing that welding is a very simple process – after all, it simply involves picking up the...

MIG welding with fluxed core wire is significantly easier to set up than MIG welding with shielding gas. When you enter shielding gas into the mix, you...

Though reference guides and books can provide invaluable help and are handy to reference when on the job, welding is hard to learn from a book. Sometimes...

Many welders have expressed an interest in underwater welding.  Underwater welding uses a type of shielded metal arc welding, where you have to use a waterproof electrode. ...

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...

There are plenty of things that can go wrong when you’re just starting to weld. While it’s best to take a welding class and learn from an...

If you want to get a welding job using TIG welding, one of the skills you should add is welding a root pass on a pipe. Here are...

Known for its simplicity and versatility, stick welding is perfect for tackling everything from DIY projects to industrial repairs.