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Historically & Architecturally Significant Welded Structures

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 repair monolithic-sized pieces of equipment on-site.[1] Since that time, the technique has been used […]

History of Welding in Space

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 […]

New Technology Is Revolutionizing Welding

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 […]

What It Takes to Work as a Pipefitter in Texas

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 […]

The Benefits of Welding School Over Community College

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 […]

The Helium Shortage and Welding

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 […]

Current Job Outlook for Welding School Grads

Despite the slowly recovering economy, unemployment and underemployment remain very common problems. Some people will start to consider what the employment outlook is for certain […]

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