by Nilani Thiyagarajah | Feb 2, 2020 | Welders
What do you generally think of when you think of copper? A lot of people will say the first thing that comes to mind is that pennies are made of copper. But maybe you didn’t know that welding copper is an option, too. You might wonder why anyone would want to...
by Eric | Jan 5, 2020 | Welders
Let’s face it: bringing up the welding facts or the history of welding at the family dinner table might bore some crowds. But, did they know that the moment any bare metals touch in outer space, they are instantly and automatically welded together in a...
by Eric | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Infographic, Uncategorized, Welders, Welding 101
Have you ever looked at the frame of your car, a shipping container, or even something as simple as a fire extinguisher? Have you ever seen the rippling metal between the joints on these everyday items and wondered: How did they do that? Who first thought about...
by Eric | Mar 1, 2019 | MIG welders, Welders
If you’re like many welding professionals or hobbyists, you learned the practice on the job, from other professionals, a parent or a neighbor. Unfortunately, this informal training often results in errors in your technique or setup and these, in turn, can lead...
by Eric | Feb 1, 2019 | Resources and Tips, Welders
Meta Description: Welding has evolved tremendously since its first signs of existence in the ancient times. Today, there are several different welder types on the market—enough to overwhelm even the most seasoned professional. Check out our guide to the different...
by Eric | Jan 2, 2019 | Welders, Wire welder
The field of welding has come a long way since the Industrial Age at the beginning of the 19th century. In fact, welding has been in development since the Middle Ages. In the United States, the practice became more refined during the World War II era in order to...