Every welder should know how to read and understand weld symbols on blueprints. Not only does this ensure that a project is assembled and completed properly, but it allows for increased quality and the completion of projects in a shorter…
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If you’ve been welding for some time now, you might feel ready to go out on your own and start your own welding company. If you don’t want to start a shop or already own one but want to be…
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If they are honest, most people wouldn’t mind getting paid more at their job. Welders are no different. A welder’s salary can range widely, with some earning as low as $30,000 annually, others earning up to $60,000, and specialists making…
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When you think of welding, you likely picture sparks and heat being used to fuse two pieces of metal together. Cold welding is the complete opposite of that. There’s no heat or sparks at all. Instead, pieces of metal are…
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Any experienced welder will agree; the most important piece of equipment in your shop isn’t your welding machine, grinder, or chop saw—it’s your welding helmet. Welding is a dangerous trade, and a helmet is necessary to protect your head, your…
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Portable welding machines make it possible to complete both major and minor welding projects from virtually anywhere. Whether you’re welding in the backyard, the scrapyard, a rail yard, or the next big skyscraper, a portable welding machine will be needed.…
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Compared to other welding processes like MIG (gas metal arc) and stick welding, TIG (tungsten inert gas) offers greater flexibility and versatility. TIG welders can work with a range of materials like steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass, bronze,…
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Welding jobs are in high demand. As a skilled welder, you could be in New York City helping build the next skyscraper or down in Texas working on an oil rig. The simple truth is, quality welders are needed in…
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Welding jobs are in demand and expected to grow in the coming years. Depending on where you live, the type of welding needed and the number of available welding jobs can vary. Like any career, different regions can have different…
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When you’re first learning a new skill, it’s common to make a mistake now and then. If you’re like many new welders, you probably started by learning how to MIG weld. But now that your skills have progressed, you’re ready…