Beginners tips
Straight answers for new welders: whether welding is hard to learn, how welding light hurts your eyes and how to treat welder’s flash, welding without a mask or in the rain, tattoos and beards on the job, why 7018 rods must stay dry, and whether you can weld leaf springs or pot metal.
Why Do Welding Rods Need to Be Heated?
7–10 minutesDo you get frustrated when you see your weld come out like Swiss cheese (with porous texture)? And you were…
Can Welding Be Automated? (An Outlook of Robots, Ai & Jobs)
8–12 minutesThe welding industry is a major economic player. But it’s been facing inefficiencies and a chronic shortage in skilled labor.…
Can You Weld Leaf Springs? Here’s What You Need to Know
5–7 minutesDriving with a broken leaf spring could make the vehicle unstable or impossible to drive. You would need to either…
Can Welders Have Tattoos, Piercings, Rings or Beards?
6–9 minutesLet’s say you’re already a welder OR just about to go for a job interview related to welding. How far…
Welding Without a Mask? Here is What Could Go Wrong
5–7 minutesNever take welding lightly. It’s a dangerous activity that could negatively affect your health if the right precautions aren’t taken.…
Does Welding Hurt Your Eyes? (Effects, Treatment & Prevention)
9–13 minutesWelding can pose safety hazards for the welders and even those who work nearby the workshop. A major reason for…
Welding in The Rain : Is it Possible, Safe or Even Illegal?
10–15 minutesIn reality, we can’t always expect the weather to be perfect. When it’s some sort of “emergency”, we have to…
Can You Weld Pot Metal?
6–10 minutesWelding pot metal is something a lot of welders won’t even try. Some do pull it off, but the results…
How Hard is Welding? All You Need to Know (Today)
9–13 minutesI know you have a desire to pursue a welding career, but you always get pulled back since you fear…
