What is Welder’s Lung?
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Welder's Lung, or referred to as Pneumosiderosis, is a lung disease that occurs with constant exposure to iron dust. Welder's Lung commonly develops in welders, but usually takes years of working in the industry for symptoms to show. With chronic exposure to iron dust, people have also been known to develop Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Bronchitis and the worsening of Pneumosiderosis symptoms.
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Can I Use A Welding Helmet To View An Eclipse
Sunday, 07 July 2019
The short answer is Yes you can look at a solar eclipse with a welding helmet. According to NASA, you will be safe using a welding helmet with at least Shade 12, "Experts suggest that one widely available filter for safe solar viewing is welders glass of sufficiently high number. The only ones that are safe for direct viewing of the Sun with your eyes are those of Shade 12 or higher." Although most people (including myself) find that Shade 13 gives the most optimal view. Just don't go up to Shade 14 or else the solar eclipse will end up being too dark.
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Best Welding Schools In The USA
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Choosing a career in welding can be highly rewarding and can mean exciting opportunities for travel and compensation. Welding requires a significant level of skill, and many potential employees find that their experience is more marketable once they’ve received quality training from a well-respected welding school. Investing in a formal welding education can help take you from your dead-end job to a well-paid, skilled craftsman. Finding the top welding school for your budget and lifestyle can be a challenge. Below, we’ve gathered the Best Welding Schools In The USA, based on the criteria of affordability, opportunities, and training.
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Different Types of Welding Processes
Thursday, 02 May 2019
Whether you are a skilled welder, or hobbyist, you may be familiar with the four different types of welding processes. Welding is a process of fusing a wide variety of materials together that requires the application of heat and pressure to conjoin materials. While all forms of welding seek to accomplish the fusion of materials, there are four different kinds of welding techniques that are imperative to know. Each process of welding is unique, and has a variety of features to consider.
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Badass Welding Hoods
Monday, 08 April 2019
If you want to buy a Badass Welding Helmet or a Badass Welding Hood, you have come to the right place to start. There is a whole new class of welding helmet and hood you may not have heard of yet.
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Lincoln Viking 3250D FGS Review
Thursday, 03 May 2018
When it comes to welding helmets, most welders will have at least one favorite welding helmet that they use for those important projects. For me, that welding helmet has been the Viking 3350 and I never thought the time would come when I'd find a new favorite. However, I was proved wrong when I finally got my hands on Lincoln's newer helmet, the Viking 3250D FGS.
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Home Remedies to Treat Welder’s Flash
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Welder's flash is a sensation of burning in your eyes that occurs after you have worked with a welding torch. Formally, the condition is called a corneal flash burn. It results in inflammation of the cornea. Some people also refer to the condition as arc flash burns. The cornea is the surface of the eyeball. In most cases, arc flash burns affect both of the eyes rather than just one.
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Miller Digital Elite Welding Helmet Review
Sunday, 31 December 2017
Professional welders interested in using the best technology in welding choose the Miller 281000 Digital Elite Black Welding Helmet. The welding industry is on the rise, with improvement to infrastructures: buildings, bridges, and manufacturing require skilled people, and quality equipment.
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How to Read Basic Welding Symbols
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Welding symbols provide for a convenient way of depicting the way a particular joint is welded. However, in order to have accurate welds, the symbols must be both properly drawn and interpreted. The current U.S. standard for welding symbols was created by the American Welding Society and approved by the American National Standards Institute.
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