Welding with Epilepsy

Welding with Epilepsy
Welding is a process that joins two pieces of metal by heating them until they join. Welding is often used to fix things that have been broken, but it can also be used to create new pieces of metal. Welding is a skilled trade that requires a lot of practice and knowledge. Welding Techniques There
Welding Defects types & RTFI an...
Welding Defects types & RTFI animation
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Welding with Extension Cord

Welding with Extension Cord
Welding is a process that joins two pieces of metal by heating them until they melt and then sticking them together. It’s a versatile skill that can be used in a variety of settings, from construction to manufacturing. The two pieces of metal are usually joined together using a filler material, such as filler rod
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Welding with Eyes Closed

Welding with Eyes Closed
Welding is a process that joins two pieces of metal by heat and pressure. It is a versatile and common welding technique that can be used in many different applications. Welding Basics The most common welding technique is arc welding, which uses an electric arc to create a weld. Welding can also be done using
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What is Anti-Spatter Spray And How To Use It While Welding

Welding Sparks And Spatter
If you’ve ever dealt with a welding project in the past, you’ll be well aware of the frustration when a substantial amount of spatter has, well, splatted all over your work. This frustration only multiplies when factoring in the time needed to remove the issue. The good news is there’s a solution, but what is anti-spatter spray exactly?
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How To Treat and Prevent Welding Burns On The Skin

How to treat welding burns and uv sunburns
Whether you’re a seasoned welder or you’re just starting your out, treating and preventing welding burns is something everyone should know.
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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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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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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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Home Remedies to Treat Welder’s Flash

Welders Flash Arc Burn
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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