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Dec 02, 2023

Addressing 8 common misconceptions about welding metal

In some welding operations, using metal-cored wire eliminates certain nonvalue-added activities, allowing operators to s

Nov 28, 2023

The 7 Best MIG Welders

As an experienced welder, I’m often asked for advice about which MIG welder to buy. I understand that people have differ

Nov 25, 2023

The FAQs about MIG gun nozzles and contact tips

The MIG gun nozzle is arguably the most visible of the consumables; the nozzle guides the shielding gas to the weld pudd

Nov 21, 2023

Advice on small business ownership and becoming a certified welding inspector

Jeremy Condrey is the owner and founder of S.C.-based Southern Weld Co., whose services include welding, inspections, co

Nov 18, 2023

Why aluminum welding fumes can be hazardous without proper precautions

Welders and their employers should understand the hazards and health risks associated with the weld fumes generated whil

Nov 15, 2023

Welding Aluminum With A MIG Welder

Steve Martin had a bit that was like a fake infomercial where he says, “You can be a millionaire and never pay taxes!” T

Nov 11, 2023

Welding 101: What to Know and Where to Begin 

In today’s world of advanced vehicle repair, welding can play a central role. Yet, with many welding methods available,

Nov 08, 2023

The Best Welders for Beginners of 2023

With so much variety available, selecting a single model as the overall best welder for beginners is something of a chal

Nov 04, 2023

Welding tips, tricks, and shortcuts

This is a welding short course certain to sharpen your skills for producing solid results regardless of the welding proc

Nov 01, 2023

Getting started with motorcycle welding, Part I

Most of the bikes that grace these pages that have had some welding done on them, somewhere. If you’re building your own

Oct 29, 2023

Learning TIG (GTAW) Welding

Photo courtesy of The Lincoln Electric Company Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), which used to be called heliarc, is refe

Oct 25, 2023

The ultimate guide to welding techniques: which is best

Our kin has been sticking pieces of metal together using forms of welding for thousands of years. But since the 19th cen