Welding

Most welding certifications have an expiration date, and how long they remain valid depends on the type of certification and the issuing organization. Employer certifications […]

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 […]

Welding plays a big role in Americans’ everyday lives. Bridges, ships, computers, cell phones, oil rigs, and medical devices are all produced with welding. In […]

Welding is one of the most widely used methods of fusing metals. Several industries rely on the strong metal bonds welding creates. In fact, over […]