Regular carbon steel welding is dominated by the standard ER70S wire. Since it’s the primary option, filler metal selection ...

Spatter can originate from rapidly expanding gas bubbles in the weld puddle or in the metal drops that transfer from the end of the electrode. Expanding gases can cause drops to explode like an ...

In this third article in our series we'll cover TIG welding, which many people consider the most desirable of the welding processes. TIG welding offers unsurpassed control, with the ability to weld ...

TIG welding is one of those upper echelon fabrication skills that many home hobbyists hope to learn. Unlike MIG, stick, or any other form of welding, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding uses a non ...

Clear visibility is essential in welding. A high-quality welding lens protects your eyes from intense arc radiation while allowing you to see the puddle, the arc, and the surrounding metal clearly.

Last month, we presented the basics on setting up a TIG welder as the groundwork for the next few write-ups on actually making things with TIG welding. These TIG welding techniques aren't difficult—it ...