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Health Protection Safety and Welding Ventilation – Guide

As a welder, your safety is paramount in ensuring successful welding outcomes and minimizing risk. Investing in strong health and safety procedures is the best way to protect yourself when conducting welding operations. Understanding ventilation requirements for welding can help you reduce exposure to hazardous airborne contaminants, control any sparks or flames that might occur,…

Guide to Nickel Welding and Soldering

Whether you’re a professional welder or are just getting started, knowing how to weld and solder nickel correctly is essential for achieving the desired results. Nickel welding and soldering can be intimidating for beginners, so it’s important to understand what goes into the process before jumping in. Using this guide, you’ll learn about the different…

Guide to Metal Composition in Welding

Metals are all around us – from electronics to construction. It’s essential to understand their composition to make informed decisions when selecting or using them. The elements in a metal – like carbon, iron, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus – determine its properties and behavior. Metals can be classified into ferrous (iron-based) and non-ferrous (not iron-based),…

GMAW Mig Welding History and Evolution

GMAW, or MIG Welding, has its roots in the late 1940s. It was created to meet the need for faster welding during World War II. Over time, it has become one of the most used welding processes in industrial applications. This is thanks to its versatility, speed, and simple use. GMAW uses electric current to…

Gases Used in Plasma Cutting and How To Choose The Right One

Gas Selection Guide for Plasma Cutting – Unsure which gas to pick? Don’t worry! It may seem overwhelming, but selecting the correct gas is essential for smooth, precise cuts. Think about factors like: material thickness/composition, cut edge characteristics, budget, and preferences. For instance, oxygen is great for thick material (over 1 inch) and argon-hydrogen mixtures…

Equipment Needed For Plasma Welding

Are you interested in taking on a new project involving plasma welding? If so, you need the right gear to get the job done correctly and safely. Plasma welding requires several essential pieces of equipment ranging from proper ventilation and shielding gases to personal protective devices. In this blog post, we’ll go over everything you…

EMF Radiation In Welding – Dangers It Can Cause

As a welder, you face many potential hazards in your line of work. While the spark and heat from welding may be an obvious threat, there is another silent killer that poses potentially even greater risks electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. But what is EMF radiation and how can it affect welders who are exposed to…

Plasma Arc Welding Cutting Equipment Selection & Process Safety

When it comes to working with potentially hazardous materials such as metal, state-of-the-art welding and cutting equipment are essential. With plasma arc welding (PAW) becoming increasingly popular across multiple industries, it’s important that users understand the importance of selecting and properly operating PAW machines for optimal safety and efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll be…

Cutting and Arc Welding Safety – Tips and Techniques

Every day, countless construction professionals complete cutting and arc welding operations to construct or repair metal structures. While these operations involve a certain amount of skill, they must also be approached with necessary safety precautions in mind to guard against any potential hazards that could cause harm to personnel or property. In this blog post,…

Can a welding helmet be used to view a solar eclipse?

Welding helmets are a crucial piece of safety equipment for protecting the head and face from sparks, heat, and debris while welding. However, you may be asking yourself if it is safe or possible to use a welding helmet to view a solar eclipse? The good news is that it’s generally possible as long as…