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Skills for Modern-Day Shipfitters

The seas haven’t changed, just the materials and strategies used for producing ships. Today’s supertankers, giant cruise ships, warships and one-man kayaks all rely on the skill and craft of trained shipbuilders and shipfitters. Thousands of years ago, men went to sea with […]

Essential Steamfitting Skills

Steamfitters are some of the most in-demand workers in the building trades today. However, to become a seasoned steamfitter and learn the necessary skills for […]

MIG and TIG Welding Gloves: Tools of the Trade

Safety is always a primary concern while welding. Gloves are an essential component for protecting your hands from hot equipment, sparks, rough or sharp surfaces, […]

Safe Practices for Welders

Although most welders have taken formal welding classes to get their certifications, bad welding habits may form over time. It is easy to justify taking […]

Advantages of Trade School Education

Students facing decisions about post-secondary education have many alternatives today. One of the growing areas of interest is in trade schools and programs. While trade […]

Starting Your Welder’s Vocabulary

Welding is a field that requires not only specialized skills but also an understanding of the background knowledge to put these skills to good use. […]

TIG Welding Overview and Applications

The welding industry as a whole incorporates several means and methodologies of completing welding projects. MIG welding, soldering and arc welding are just the start […]

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