Welding

Can any metal be welded? Yes, but producing a strong, quality weld with some metals requires much more skill and care than with others. The […]

Welding may be a promising career opportunity for people who wish to work in the skilled trades. If this is a profession that interests you, […]

Certification is one way to advance in the field after you complete your welding training. The type of certification a welder seeks usually depends on […]

As a welding program student, you come across a lot of specific welding terms, such as annealing, porosity, tension, to name a few.  One of […]

Flux-cored arc welding, or FCAW, is a common welding technique that has existed since the 1950s. Arc welding uses an electric arc to generate heat […]

Welding safety requires knowledge of the equipment being used, specifically proper setup, handling, maintenance, and safety practices. One piece of equipment that is common to […]

Arc welding uses an electrical power source to create an arc between the base metal and the electrode stick or wire. The arc is struck […]