Welding News

A burn is probably the top safety hazard you’ll encounter while welding, and because your hands are always close to the 10,000°F welding arc, you need to protect them. Welding produces spatter,...

What does every welder want? It can be challenging to pick those perfect welding gifts, especially if you're unfamiliar with welding. Of course, you could always ask your favorite welding professional for...

If you're a welder, you already know it's an excellent career with the potential to earn a better-than-average income. You also realize it's a job fraught with hazards waiting to injure the...

Even if you’re relatively new to welding, you probably already know that AC and DC welding are types of arc welding using currents to produce an electric arc between an electrode and...

It's a sad fact that welders work in a high-risk occupation and must take every precaution to protect themselves. They face hazards such as electrical shock, eye damage, and burns. Shocking figures...

Falls are the leading cause of injuries and death among older adults, contributing to over $50.745 billion in medical expenses and care costs. The most common types of injuries from falls include...

Whether you weld professionally or as a hobby, investing in a welding helmet is a good idea. Welding is a potentially hazardous pursuit, and it can cause permanent or temporary damage to...

While natural disasters have always been a concern, they are thought to occur more frequently than in past decades. One study estimates that about 100 events happened in the 1980s with this...

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or stick welding) was one of the first arc welding processes invented. It dates back to 1890 and it is an excellent option for beginners, as the...

Welding helmets are designed to protect the welder's face, eyes, head, and neck, but protecting the eyes is arguably its primary function. Although numerous welding helmets and hoods can accomplish this, three...