MIG Welding

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the most popular articles on Welder 101. If you missed out on these before don’t worry, now is your chance to bring you up to speed. Welder…

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When you’re first learning to weld, you’ll spend a lot of time working with steel. It’s a durable workpiece that you can use to practice a number of different welding techniques. It is used in a variety of applications from…

MIG welding is an essential skill for all welders. But what is it exactly, and what can go wrong when giving it a try? To help you navigate the ins and outs of MIG welding, we’ve laid out the basics…