Welding

For those interested in a career within the welding industry, an American Petroleum Institute (API) welding certification can be a valuable addition to welding training and experience. The API offers a total of eleven certifications, and API 577 Welding Inspection and Metallurgy Professional Certification is the most welding focused. This article will explain which welders […]

Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is the type of welding most commonly used by industries and manufacturers1; however, some industries are more likely to use this form of welding (and/or offer more job opportunities in this field) than others. Following is an overview of the sectors that use MIG welding the most and are thus most likely […]

Welders play an important role in the construction and manufacturing industries, fusing the metals found in everything from bridges to automobiles to airplanes. There are more than 100 1 different types of welding processes and selecting the right one depends on the project. However, arc welding—a technique in which metals are welded using heat generated […]

Few companies draw on American ideals and craftsmanship as much as Ford. In fact, the Ford F-150 remains the bestselling truck in 34 states, reports F150Online. In 2014, Ford proposed a plan to replace more than 1,000 pounds of steel with 600 pounds of aluminum in the design of the 2015 F-150. This innovative development will […]

TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is a common arc welding process that is used on stainless steel and non-ferrous metals like copper, aluminum and magnesium. This method is typically applied to thin metal sections. TIG welding allows the welder to have better control over the weld, especially when compared to welding methods like gas metal […]

If you are interested in studying welding but are unsure of how to obtain necessary funding for tuition, don’t worry. There are plenty of financial aid resources available for those who qualify that allow them to pay for all or part of their vocational training. State and Federal Agencies The first place that many students […]

While it is not usually difficult for trained welders to find good work, there are certain areas in the United States that offer more and/or better job prospects than others. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes 1, welders who are willing to relocate will have better job prospects than those who are unwilling to do […]