When Was the Welder Invented? A Timeline of Welding History The first modern welder was developed in the 1880s, when inventors began using electricity to create controlled welding arcs; however,…
How TIG welding works is simple in principle: an electric arc jumps from a non-consumable tungsten electrode to the metal, while shielding gas protects the hot weld from contamination and…
To become a pipeline welder, complete foundational welding training, build entry-level pipe experience, pass a code-specific 6G performance test, earn required safety credentials, and prove you can work safely and…
Wire welder vs arc welder: choose a wire-feed welder for faster, cleaner work on thin-to-medium metal in a workshop, or choose a stick arc welder for inexpensive, portable welding outdoors…
For most indoor fabrication, thin sheet metal, and fast repair work, a wire welder is the better choice; for outdoor repairs, dirty steel, thick plate, or maximum portability, a stick…
The best Hypertherm plasma cutting table for most small shops is a properly configured Langmuir Systems CrossFire PRO with a Powermax45 XP or Powermax65; choose the CrossFire XR or a…
For TIG welding steel, use DC—specifically DCEN (direct current electrode negative)—in almost every normal situation; AC is mainly a specialist workaround for magnetic arc blow or unusual surface conditions, not…
Welding aluminum with a stick welder is possible for thick, noncritical repairs, but it is rarely the best process: aluminum electrodes are difficult to run, the oxide layer contaminates the…
Best Plasma Arc Welding Equipment and Systems The best plasma arc welding equipment depends first on whether you need precision keyhole welding, ordinary transferred-arc welding, or plasma cutting—because a plasma…
Yes, you can MIG weld aluminum, but reliable results require the right wire-feeding system, 100% argon shielding gas, clean preparation, and settings suited to aluminum’s high heat conductivity. Aluminum MIG…