Welding is a growing field with many opportunities for anyone with the proper training and technical skills. If you like working with your hands and are seeking to either start or change your career direction, there are many reasons why becoming a welder is a worthwhile opportunity. Becoming a welder doesn’t require a large amount … Continue Reading
College tuition prices continue to trend upward, and many young people are considering alternatives to the traditional college route. As trade schools become a more popular option, many people are thinking about going into welding–but welding isn’t for everyone. There are some very good reasons not to become a welder. While welding may seem like … Continue Reading
Have you have run into the issue while stick welding where you just can’t seem to keep the electrode from shaking? You may have been tempted to steady the rod with your other hand, but is touching the electrode while welding actually safe? As a general rule, it is considered unsafe to touch the electrode … Continue Reading
A question that reached me recently sparked my curiosity, as I was not familiar with the term “Hammer Welding”. Furthermore, there are two interpretations running around, which both describe different processes. This post hopefully clears up the terminology and origin of “hammer welding”. Next time there is an argument in your body shop, you can … Continue Reading
Ok, this article really got my inner hypochondriac started. When you read about all the ways welding could kill you, keep in mind that life is dangerous, and everything has risks. However, with proper risk mitigation, these risks are manageable as the risks that come with driving a car to work. Working with metal always … Continue Reading
MIG Welding can be a difficult process, but having the right shade can make your task easier and safer. The most common issue MIG welders face is damaging their eyes because their shade was not protective enough. It is a difficult task on its own, but the answer lies below. So, what is the best … Continue Reading
Comfortably protecting yourself should come first in any industry. This is especially true within the business of welding, where your eyes can be exposed to different types of harmful contaminants. Welding helmets protect against this by ensuring flexible eye protection through shade adjustment. Setting your MIG Welding Helmet Shading depends on the style of helmet … Continue Reading
MIG welds are the most commonly used welding style by those that are fabricating or repairing items at home. The process seems simple enough, which is why it is so frustrating when the MIG weld comes out wrong. There are four main reasons why your MIG weld looks bad after you have completed the job. … Continue Reading
MIG welding is one of the most popular welding methods that exist. Considered one of the easiest welding methods to learn, there are two types of MIG welding: gas and gasless. There are many similarities between the two, along with specific advantages and disadvantages to each. Gasless MIG welders (aka self-shielding flux core) are capable … Continue Reading
Some of the most common issues with welding come down to three things: But, there are certainly more reasons why your weld is not coming out the way you intended. This article will help you to identify and troubleshoot some of the most common MIG welding issues. Whether you are having issues with wire feed, … Continue Reading