Professional welding jobs can be complicated, particularly when complex designs call for absolute accuracy. For this reason it is essential to ensure that the equipment used is right for the job at hand, not only in terms of specialized welding machines, but also in terms of the welding table chosen. Generally, the most efficient and cost-effective practice for a … [Read more...]

Welding can be a hot and dangerous job because of a welder’s constant proximity to flame and molten metal. But oddly enough, the biggest danger to welders doesn’t come from burns. That is not to say that there won’t be the occasional burn, as any welder can attest, but the bigger danger is the fumes that welding generates. If you breathe welding fumes, it will damage … [Read more...]

For a while now Oxyfuel metal cutting technology has been the go to technique for cutting mild steel. However, big strides in plasma technology may soon cause it to overshadow Oxyfuel as the primary choice. Plasma cutting technology has quite a few advantages over other techniques. Plasma cutting results in higher: Versatility – Plasma cutting can be performed … [Read more...]

Professional welding can be a lucrative and rewarding field but it also carries certain inherent dangers. You are always dealing with high temps and electrical current so proper safety is a must. On the job injuries are not uncommon for welders but they won’t be serious if you take the proper precautions. The following welding safety tips should help with the … [Read more...]

As any welder knows, it is not the safest occupation. You will spend a considerable amount of time with your hands near intense heat and molten metal. So, if you want to have a long and happy career as a welder then you welding safety needs to be your top concern. The following 7 tips will not only improve your overall technique, but they will help to keep you safe … [Read more...]