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Many beginners are excited about embarking on a career in welding, but they are also confused about the best way to get started. Their first question is typical, "What is the most...

Stainless steel has attained widespread popularity in the manufacturing and construction industries, and that's not likely to change anytime soon. Stainless is an iron-based alloy containing various amounts of chromium, protecting it...

Suppose you are considering a professional welding career or have already started down that road. In that case, welding books are an excellent way to learn the craft at your pace without...

If you are an experienced welder, you probably already know that welding cast iron or cast steel can be challenging. Cast iron has a high carbon content of around 2 to 4...

If you’re new to welding or recently decided to take on a few welding projects on the side, you’re probably wondering where to find scrap metal--either for free or at a minimum...

Almost anyone associated with welding has heard the term “slag.” Those involved in shielded metal arc welding (stick), flux-cored arc welding, and submerged arc welding will have first-hand knowledge. For those new...

Welding is an excellent career and a great way to make a living, but it isn't only for professionals working in the manufacturing industry. Welding art projects can be a fun and...

Welding gases are a common commodity in most industrial settings and even in home workshops, and they are used in various ways in the welding process. The most common types of welding...

The different types of welding are: Gas metal arc welding (MIG) Gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) Shielded metal arc welding (stick welding) Flux core arc welding (FCAW) While these are not the...

Plasma cutting is a powerful yet simple process during which an electric arc is sent through a gas passing through a copper nozzle's constricted opening. The extreme heat that is created elevates...