Welding may be a skilled trade and a lot of people have taken welding up as their profession but plenty of people also just like welding for fun. Welding projects can be great practice for those interested in the skill whether it be for professional reasons or just as a...
As we know, the fabrication of metal and metalworking is used in many aspects of our modern lives. There is a lot, however, that we may not know about these trades and industries. For instance... The ancient Egyptians learned how to shape gold and bend it into jewelry around 4000...
Straight cuts are crucial to prepping materials for welding such as cutting I-beam, square, or round tubing. If your cuts are crooked it will make welding difficult at best, impossible at worst. Fillers may be needed or additional welding wire to fill the gaps left by the uneven edges. You...
Have you ever been curious about metalworking maybe more as a hobby? Don't want to purchase industrial-strength tools and spend a fortune? If you're looking for a new hobby, here are some metalworking DIY projects you can try at home to practice some of the skills needed for metalworking. Try...
Metal plays a major role in how people live their lives. From households to work environments and appliances, metal is something that makes our everyday lives easier. So what are some of the most common metal fabrication processes and what are their applications? Let's find out more. Metal fabrication consists...
Welding is an invaluable skill and is used in motor vehicle production and construction as well as many other fields. There is a lot of information out there about welding and we've gone over some things in our posts, but here's a quick list of some of the interesting facts...
Welders are responsible for repairing structures all over the world and from space to deep in the oceans. Welding is seemingly a simple process of joining two metals together but it requires a variety of techniques to be successful. Arc welding is one of the most common classes of welding...
Corrosion is a natural phenomenon where the deterioration of a material is caused by environmental interactions. Corrosion can have a negative effect on metal and cause structures to become unsafe leading to collapses and accidents. Corrosion could be prevented using certain protection methods, though, and we're here to discuss...
It can be difficult to undo a weld on fused metal since the weld is stronger than the pieces of metal on each side of it. There are a few ways to separate the metal though, and we'll look at some here. The first method is to use a torch....
Welding has been used for several millennia, with the earliest examples in the bronze and iron ages in Europe and the Middle East. Welding was used in construction as far back as Delhi, India in 310AD. The middle ages brought new advancements in forge welding. Forge welding is when a...
