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It’s one of the most common problems encountered while welding: You’re moving along, laying down a nice, straight bead, everything’s going smoothly, and then you notice your …

You’ve bought a TIG welder. You’ve practiced making beads. You’ve put together a welder cart, a welding table, and a rack for scrap metal. Once you have …

TIG welding makes a bead with a rippled, “stack of dimes” appearance that is very attractive. For this reason, TIG welds are often called for when the …

Welding is a trade that requires no college degree but pays better than many jobs that do.  Essentially, there are two methods that a welder must master …

Cleaning aluminum before welding is a vital step in preparing the metal to prevent corrosion and other problems.  So how do you clean aluminum before welding? This preparation step …

When TIG welding aluminum, alternating current (or “ACâ€) is almost always used. Alternating current has a scrubbing effect on the surface, breaking up oxides that limit weld …