Welding is a practical, hands-on career for people who enjoy building useful stuff. Most welding professionals work in construction, manufacturing, pipe working, and infrastructure development. …
How Much Is Welding Gas?
In the past, stick welders didn’t know much about gases when it came to welding. This changed with the invention of MIG and TIG welding machines and the rise in their usage. Gas is now considered a …
How to Get a Welding Job Overseas
Since the economy and jobs are more secure abroad, many welders seek to work out of the country. Working abroad, there have many opportunities that you simply cannot count on fingertips. First of all, …
How to Start a Mobile Welding Business
In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted an addition of 14,500 welding jobs to the U.S economy by 2028. This may not seem like a lot, but it shows that the job market for welders is headed in …
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What Is Soapstone Used for in Welding?
Simplifying logistics and production processes for your business can be a great way to boost both efficiency and profitability. If welding processes are involved in your manufacturing operations, …
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How to Join a Welding Union
When it comes to taking up professional welding as a career, you have two options to go with. You can either join a welding union and work through them, or stay union-free and do your own thing. Both …
How to Clean Stainless Steel after Welding
A lot of DIY welding enthusiasts and professionals who work with stainless steel know that the metal gets tinted during the heating and welding process. This can diminish the aesthetic look of their …
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What Is Purging in Welding (and Why You Need to Know)
Welders often talk about purging in welding in a way that makes it look like a sort of mystery. Yes, it does sound scary and gloomy and may conjure up visuals from horror films. However, the reality …
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MAG Welding Made Simple: What You Need to Know
Many welders use GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) technique in their projects to fabricate high-quality structures. This method is based on using a metal arc, protected by a shielding gas, to weld …
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What is MMA Welding?
One of the most versatile and commonly used arc welding techniques, manual metal arc (MMA) welding, requires making an arc between a workpiece and a metal-coated electrode. So, what is MMA welding? …