Now that we've finally graduated from our short courses on MIG welding, we can move onto the next overview series: TIG welding. Otherwise known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), this type of arc ...

When I first started tinkering with cars, one of the first big hurdles was how to complete certain tasks without the ability to weld. Shaving trim holes, repairing rusty panels, or fabricating custom ...

Welding stainless steel is different from welding other metals. Stainless steel has some unique properties, which make it harder to weld than other metals. These specific properties need to be ...

I test whether I can weld 6 inch stainless pipe open root with flux coated 316 TIG wire and no purge, using an Everlast machine. I walk through setup, welding technique, keyholing option, the slag on ...

We’ve been aware of the shortage of skilled welders due to retirements for some time. In recent years the shortage has been exacerbated by furloughing or the early retirement of workers during the ...

While the sight of sparks flying around a welding helmet and thick gloves might be common across all types of welding tasks, there are actually different kinds of welding used depending on the ...