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#WhyWeWeld: Robert Carpenter
We interview Robert Carpenter, a welder who has been passionate about the trades since his high school days. As a welder who specializes in TIG welding, Robert is the ideal person to tell us where some beginners make mistakes.
February 7, 2022Read article
MIG vs. TIG vs. Stick vs. Flux-core Welding
Welding is a broad field with tens of welding processes, each used when it's best suited. You can see everything from laser and resistance to cold welding in professional applications. But the four most prominent and most widely used welding processes are MIG, TIG, Flux-Cored, and Stick welding processes. These are manual, but they can also be automated. This article discusses these four processes from a hobbyist and a beginner welder perspective. You will learn what they are, how they work, their advantages, disadvantages, and when to use each of them.
January 27, 2022Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Courtney Moser
In her journey from welding student to teacher, Courtney Moser has been no stranger to big accomplishments. From learning to weld on a scholarship at a well-known welding academy where she achieved 4.0 GPA, to working as a teacher and being recognised as the top instructor in her state, Courtney has an impressive story that we wanted to learn more about.
January 13, 2022Read article
How to Get into Pipeline Welding?
Pipeline welding is a career responsible for much of life as we know it. Everything from the oil and gas industry to water, power, chemical processing, and other crucial infrastructure relies on pipeline welders to get the job done.
January 6, 2022Read article
YesWelder MP200 5-in-1 welder & cutter User Guide
This guide will teach you how to set up the YesWelder MP200 5-in-1 welder & cutter, from the necessary physical connections to the settings on the digital display. We will also share some helpful welding/cutting tips for a successful welding experience, but let's start with a quick safety overview.
January 1, 2022Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Gabriel Castelon
Gabriel Castelon is a Brazil-based welder who specializes in TIG welding. After a few years in the trade, began working as an instructor at the same school where he took welding courses as a beginner. We interviewed Gabriel to learn more about his work and his stunning welds.
December 30, 2021Read article
MIG Welding Aluminum For Beginners
Welding aluminum is more difficult than welding steel, but you are much more likely to create quality welds if you learn the basics. MIG welding aluminum is easier than TIG welding aluminum, and it requires less costly equipment. However, there are still many variables and areas where you can make a mistake.
December 15, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Frank Ledbetter
Frank Ledbetter is an Alabama-based welder and metal artist with decades of experience, who featured as a competitor on the new Netflix series Metal Shop Masters. We discuss Frank's work and his experience on Metal Shop Masters.
November 15, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: The Bearded Jeeper
Kyle, better known as The Bearded Jeeper, is a Jeep enthusiast who has been learning to weld while working on his Jeep-related projects. We wanted to learn more about his interest in welding and the community of "Jeepers" who are passionate about driving and working on Jeep vehicles.
November 4, 2021Read article