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Every welder, no matter how experienced, needs to know how to properly clean and prepare a weld land. Preparing your weld is an important step that prevents you from ending up with weak welds and defects. Below, we’ll explain why preparation is important for pipe spool welding and what steps to take. Avoid Welding Complications […]

Thanks to the Internet, there are a lot of ways to learn skills online. If you want to learn how to write a better resume or use software like Photoshop, the Internet is definitely your friend. There are some skills you need to learn in person, like welding. It is a very technical field that […]

If you want to be successful at welding, it’s imperative that you create strong, seamless welds that hold up to extreme pressure. Sugaring, a type of welding defect, is just one problem that can keep you from creating strong welds. These welding defects increase the chances of rust and corrosion, which weaken a weld and […]

Plumbers, welders, and metal fabricators are just a few types of people who make use of pipe-shaping equipment. Some of these tools cut tubes and pipes to make joining them easier, while others help with changing overall tube or pipe shape. Keep reading to discover five essential tools for tube and pipe shaping. Axis Clamp […]

If you’re looking for ways to improve the efficiency of your welding workshop, you should consider switching to orbital welding. Not only is orbital welding more accurate than manual welding, but it places less stress on your employees. Learn why orbital welding is superior to manual welding. Computer Precision The main reason many people switch […]

The process of welding may not be very complicated, but that doesn’t mean welding is easy. Mastering welding techniques, like welding different thicknesses and types of metals, can take decades. Whether you’re a veteran welder or new to the field, take a look at these ten tips to improve TIG welding thin sheet metal. What […]

You may be surprised to learn that many myths surround torque wrenches. Since they’re such sensitive instruments, people often worry about torque wrenches losing their calibration. Let’s debunk these five odd myths about torque wrenches. You Can Improvise a Torque Wrench Improvising a torque wrench is one of the most dangerous myths on this list. […]

Misalignment is one of the most frustrating problems in pipe welding. Unfortunately, it’s fairly common since pipes are never quite perfect when you get them from the manufacturer. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to mitigate the problem. Learn what hi-lo misalignment is in pipe welding. The Causes of Misalignment Misalignment, sometimes referred […]

If you’ve noticed your pipe maintenance operation is consistently unable to handle the volume of jobs, you may have a problem. You’ll need to hire more workers and expand your capabilities, or you can automate some systems. Discover three signs you need to automate your pipe-cutting operation. Your Workers Seem Overwhelmed Having plenty of work […]

If your job only requires you to do one kind of welding, you may not even realize that there are different welding polarities. Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) are two types of electrical currents with different ways of handling polarity. These currents represent the type of electricity flowing between the electrode and the […]