At a basic level, welding consists of using heat, pressure, or a combination of both to bond two pieces of metal together. If you were not familiar with welding,...
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02/23/2016
Welding dates back thousands of years. In the 20th century, the art and science of forging metal together began growing. Welding helped complete the Panama Canal by making it possible to...
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Welding in space is different from welding on Earth. The Russians were the first to explore welding in zero gravity and/or in a vacuum. As reported by the Sydney...
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The welding industry is evolving more quickly than ever before. New developments have made welding more accurate, more efficient, and ultimately, more cost-effective. Here is how new technology is...
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Licensing laws for pipefitters vary from state to state. While Texas does not require pipefitters to obtain a license, those who also handle plumbing jobs will need official licensing in order to legally work in...
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While community colleges offer welding programs, there are several very good reasons why choosing one at a vocational welding school is the better option. Here are some of the...
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Helium is widely used as a welding shielding gas because it has good thermal conductivity, delivers broader and shallower application penetration pattern during the welding process, and improves wetting...
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