There isn't one welding process suitable for all applications, so you need to consider these factors: the type and thickness of the metal you're welding, how big the job is, whether you're welding ...

While welding might not be a skill that you’ll use every day, it opens you up to a whole new realm of possibilities. What was once a death sentence for parts or an out-of-the-question project ...

There’s something primal about fire and steel. Long before apps, AI, and Bluetooth everything, men were melting metal together and building the world from scratch. These days, most of us spend more ...

When it comes to making changes to or installing new parts on a pickup, "bolt-on" simplicity is preferred by most truck owners who take on such projects themselves. As we saw at the 2021 SEMA Show, ...

When I first started tinkering with cars, one of the first big hurdles was how to complete certain tasks without the ability to weld. Shaving trim holes, repairing rusty panels, or fabricating custom ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Spin welding works like this: one thing rotates at high speed and ...

If TIG welding is an art, TIG welding tubing elevates it to Ph.D status. Last month, we just dealt with welding flat pieces of steel together. Compared with welding tubing, that was the TIG welding ...

Aluminum MIG welding—also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW)—is gaining traction across industries, and for good reason. As companies look for ways to reduce weight, improve corrosion resistance, ...

Ferreira began welding at the age of 16 while attending the Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta, Maine. After graduating high school, he continued his technical education at Southern Maine ...

Understanding welding current and learning how a welding circuit interfaces with a building’s electrical system prevents horror stories from happening and leads to correct diagnosis when an incident ...

A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and beauty often takes the form of a perfectly laid welding bead—one that looks like a tall stack of dimes laid on its side. Okay, welding has some practical ...