Welding News

When you try to find out how many welders are working in the U.S. as we begin 2023, there’s little agreement on that precise number. However, most agree on two things: there...

No one is a “born welder.” It’s not a trait you can inherit, nor is it something you can teach yourself and begin creating flawless weld beads in a few days. Learning...

Plasma cutting is when a jet of ionized gas at a temperature above 20,000°C melts and expels material from the cut. Numerous consumable components are part of each plasma cutter, which is...

This guide will cover the 5 basic types of welds and weld joints, the pros and cons of each, and the possible different applications for each. The Difference Between a Weld and...

Welding is a dangerous occupation; if you aren’t covered with personal protective equipment (PPE) from head to toe, you risk your health and safety. Although fashionable helmets with auto-darkening shades attract most...

Welding professionals turn to several types of welding machines depending on the process they intend to tackle. Most of the work will fall under MIG, TIG, or stick welding, so you’ll see...

In nearly all commercial-level welding jobs that require structural steel construction or pipe welding, in either the industrial or energy sector, the welding electrodes used are specified in the contract documents and...

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...