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Welding involves various processes that require specific equipment to get the job done. Any infrastructure that needs plumbing is sure to be in need of a pipe welding job or two when starting from scratch. Companies that provide such a...

Beveling is a precise adjust a material by cutting its edges at different angles. You can bevel most materials under the right circumstances. The quality of the beveling tool determines the outcome of your project. These are three things to...

Welders are often exposed to harmful fumes due to the welding process during various projects. While the gas produced from welding is common in the workplace, there are several benefits to understanding the exact dangers of it and how to...

Every welder knows the importance of PPE to keep them safe while working. However, other commodities can be useful on the job. Recognizing what tools can make a welder’s life easier allows them to make significant improvements. Chipping Hammer As...

Although we’d all like to imagine that we’ll be experts the second we do something new, it takes time and practice before you become a master of your craft. Welding is surely one of those crafts involving some hiccups along...

Unfortunately, welders don’t have an off-season to recuperate. Even when the sun is smoldering, welders must do their daily duties. They must take additional measures to avoid significant injury or death due to the inherently harsh circumstances during the dog days...

Shipbuilding is one of the most welding-intensive industries in the world. A single commercial vessel can require hundreds of thousands of weld passes — spanning hull plates, structural frames, piping systems, deck assemblies, and more. Each joint must be watertight,...

In this technologically advanced world, it seems advantageous to use it to your benefit in any way that you can. The welding industry realized this and has upgraded to an automated pipe spool welder. But what drove this change? Keeping...

It’s crazy to imagine a working trade dating back to 5,000-plus years ago, but that’s the case for welding. Between the Bronze age, Detroit, and the history of welding, you will see where it started and the constant innovations that...

Ergonomics is a high priority when struggling with excessive bodily wear and tear throughout your profession. When your workspace is not ergonomic, you are more likely to sustain debilitating injuries. Learning how ergonomics and welding work together will keep you from wincing...