Learning Fitter Math

Why is Fitter Math so important? In an earlier article we mentioned that all exceptional welders have basic math skills. These skills are necessary if you plan to ever get good at the craft, for reasons that may not be so obvious. In reality, when we say fitter math we are referring to the basic … Read more

History of Welding (4000 B.C. – Modern Day)

History of Welding

Welding Through The Ages: A Brief History of Welding Welding is the process of joining metal pieces together through the application of heat and pressure, creating functional pieces of art and durable tools. Its history dates back to 4000 B.C., showcasing humanity’s ingenuity and the evolution of metalworking technologies over millennia. Known History of Welding … Read more

Is welding an art

Artists who have used welding to create beauty Welding is a process whereby metals and other materials are pieced together using pressure – this pressure can sometimes be utilized to create beautiful things. The pressure used in welding is pooled together with heat to change the shape of the materials being welded to the desire … Read more

What Are Welding Defects?

As with any process, you are bound to encounter defects in the process. You can encounter things such as misshapes and off sizing of the metal. This can occur due to either a bad welding process or bad technique. Listed below are the most common defects that you’re likely to find. There are 2 types … Read more

What Is Cold Welding?

In short, cold welding (aka contact welding) is a solid-state welding process that bonds 2 pieces of material together by applying pressure to them both. The pressure applied to the pieces of metal breaks up the oxide layers and allows the two pieces of material to stick to one another. You don’t have to worry … Read more

Welding Accessory Buying Guide

Many think that the most important part of the welding process is the actual welder. We’re sorry to tell you this but, it’s not. The accessories that you have are a key part of keeping you in the game when it comes to welding – we just tend not to think about this important fact. … Read more