Welding News

The American Welding Society (AWS) has designated April as National Welding Month, and the idea is to bring awareness to the welding industry and its available career paths. Each month, we at...

Welding can be a satisfying and lucrative career, but it has the potential to be a dangerous one, too. To protect against the hazards of welding, professionals and hobbyists alike don personal...

Every year, around 600,000 people are released from prisons and jails, and many are looking to rejoin the workforce. What could improve their chances of getting hired? A U.S. Department of Justice...

Like any other welding method, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding requires wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep you safe. A welding helmet, jacket, and steel-tipped shoes are essential PPE...

Maybe you have a general idea of how to break in, but you’d rather focus on the best path for your career goals. In this post, we’ll go over common welding entry...

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...

Welding symbols can be one of the most confusing parts of welding blueprints. Learning welding symbols is necessary to be considered a successful welder. With so many different technical terms and symbols...

Mention AC/DC to most people, and they will immediately think of a popular Australian hard-rock band. On the other hand, welding professionals recognize it as polarity, referring to the negative and positive...

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...

Are you an experienced welder looking to get into side work? As the demand for welders grows, it’s possible to make extra income by turning an at-home welding hobby or a career...