Pipe Welding Positions: What You Need to Know Pipe welding positions are essential to know in order to be a proficient welder. Pipe welding can be a very lucrative career, but it's important to...

Can you do Welding in Freezing (Subzero) Temperature? Cracks can form if the weld seam cools down too quickly, even at room temperature. With TIG, MIG/MAG and MMA welding, this temperature...

Stick Welding Electrode (SMAW Rods) When welding with the stick welding process, you need to use an electrode. This is a metal rod that is used to create the weld. These rods have a core wire that...

What is Tungsten Color? Tungsten is a chemical element with symbol W and atomic number 74. It is a hard, rare metal that is used in light bulbs and electrodes (in Welding used for TIG Welding...

What is a Square Groove Weld? In welding terminology, a Square Groove weld is a weld prepared without any weld preparation for a butt joint weld configuration (Square Groove Weld is a type of butt...

How does Plasma Cutting Work? Plasma cutting is a process that uses a plasma jet to cut through materials. The plasma jet is created by heating the material to temperatures more than 30,000°C....