The Worst Welds You’ll Ever See

After gaining some experience as a welder, you'll most likely find yourself critiquing other welds you see in the wild. I find myself doing this all the time and I can't believe all the terrible welds I've seen. Although when I first starting learning the GMAW process a long time ago, my welds were pretty bad. Looking at bad welds can have some benefits. Besides obviously looking at bad welds for a laugh, they can teach you a lot about what not to do. So we decided to gather a list of some of the world's worst welds for you to gawk at!
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What is Argon Poisoning?

Argon Poisoning
You don't have much to worry about when it comes to getting Argon Poisoning. Argon itself is not classified as a poisonous gas, so getting poisoning from Argon is not possible. That being said, Argon can still be a very lethal and dangerous gas to work with, especially if you inhale way too much of it.
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What Is GMAW Welding?

MIG welding and GMAW
GMAW, also known as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or MAG (Metal Active Gas) welding, is one of the more commonly used welding processes among welders today. So what exactly is it? GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) is a welding process where a wire electrode is continuously fed through a welding gun to the weld site by the welder. All the while, a shielding gas is also supplied through to the welding site. This gas provides a shield around the weld site preventing external influences from weakening the weld.
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Best Way To Clean Welding Helmet Lens

How to clean a welding helmet lens
With the majority of welding helmet lenses being cheap, especially the plastic ones, why would someone want to take the time to clean them? They might be cheap but, after a while, all those dirty lenses and filters can add up to a lot of money you threw in the trash. Cleaning them will extend their life so you can use them even longer and save money. Plus, most lenses are extremely easy to clean and it should only take a few minutes of your time.
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Highest Paying Welding Jobs In The World

Highest Paying Welding Jobs In The World
Whether you’re just curious or you’re actually serious about finding a new career path, getting a job in the welding industry can be an incredibly smart move. To begin with, good welding schools are relatively cheaper compared to schooling for other careers with the same income.
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What Is Slag In Welding

what is slag in welding
Slag is a byproduct of various welding processes. Essentially when the area you just welded cooled down, the remaining flux leftover is called the slag. The flux is very important when it comes to welding.
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What Is Tack Welding

what is tack welding
Tack welding is an important welding process that most welders will become quite familiar with their careers. For anyone new to welding you might be asking yourself "What is Tack Welding?". Tack welds are essentially temporary welds that help to hold two metals in place. The main purpose of the Tack Weld is to hold the two pieces of metal in place while you apply the actual, final weld. The Tack Weld can be used instead of other means like a clamp. This lets you weld without the worry of your metals getting misaligned.
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What is Heliarc Welding

what is heliarc welding
As many welders know, there are well over sixty different welding processes at their disposal. Even though welding is just simply the joining of metals, each process varies from one another. Welding processes vary depending on the types of pressure, equipment, and heat used. So what is Heliarc Welding?
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What is Welder’s Lung?

What is welders lung
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

can you look at solar eclipse with welding helmet
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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