If you learn nothing else from reading what I have to say, I hope that you learn how important it is to perfect your technique and continuously build your skills. Preparation and understanding of what can make or break a quality weld are the two things that will help you survive in this business. One…
As you consider your career path, I’m sure one of the things that will cross your mind will be how hard is the training and how long will it take? On average, an associate’s degree takes about 2 years to complete. Welding school does not take that long and it’s not nearly as intensive if…
Whether you’re just entering the workforce and settling on a career or you’re looking to possibly change careers, there are a lot of paths you can consider. I joined the welding industry because I felt as though I had something to offer. I had some knowledge of the field and I felt like I had…
If you’re planning your welding career, it’s important to consider every aspect of welding and what type of area you want to work in. When it comes to welding, there is a myriad of career paths you can choose from. For instance, you might decide to be a construction welder, structural steel welder, industrial welder,…
No welder is ever perfect. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that building your skills takes time and effort. We all still make mistakes and even I still get bad welds sometimes. One of the worst problems to have is porosity in your weld. No matter how skilled you are, some metals are…
Everything in welding has a process. You will find that there are things in welding that are typically not recommended as common practice while other things simply require some technique and know-how in order to make it work effectively. I learned early in my welding career that the best welds come from using similar materials…
Welding can take place in any number of locations and environments. You may be welding in a workspace booth, in a small or tight space, in an open area, or even outdoors. As a welder, you must be prepared to deal with the circumstances at hand no matter what they may be. When it comes…
There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re planning to pursue a welding career. One important factor is the dollar signs involved in such a career. We all have to make a living and sometimes part of the selection process boils down to whether or not you will be able to make enough…
One thing I’ve learned quite well throughout my welding years is that every type of welding has its limitation. MIG welding is one that I use quite often but of course, it’s best for certain types of metals, particularly certain thicknesses. It’s important to keep in mind the functionality and capabilities of your tools so…
I’ve always found thin metal to be challenging to work with. It seems as though it’s the hardest to get to cooperate, to an extent. Of course, thin metal can be weak although it’s not usually brittle. The thinness and the contents of the metal often are the challenge and I have to prepare myself…