The Baker’s Gas and welding stores in Jackson and Monroe Michigan will be hosting the large semi from the Miller Road Show this year, featuring Miller’s latest updates to the popular Millermatic MIG welder and the Multimatic multiprocess welder, as well as all of its
This week we have Technology Education instructor Jared Haas sharing about a project he completed with his welding students at Line Mountain High School that turned into a something closer to a small business. Jared shares his story below: Two years ago, due to popular
Each month we hope to feature a brief interview with a welding instructor at a community college, trade school, or high school in order to answer questions about preparing for a career in welding, choosing the right machine to prepare for a welding job, and
Professional welds are often carefully regulated based on blueprints and designs that ensure they will perform well under pressure and have a clean appearance. Weld inspections will take into account the weld’s location, the size and shape of the weld, and the materials used for
Plasma cutters are typically one of the cleanest and fastest way to cut metal. However, the consumable costs can add up and your cuts may not be high quality if you aren’t using the right technique. With a few minor tweaks to your cutting process,
While welders work hard to clean their metal work pieces, stack up their welds, and minimize spatter when laying beads, contaminated welds can sometimes happen. On occasions these contaminated welds will change colors. Sometimes a weld changes colors but isn’t necessarily contaminated. And sometimes welders
Creating a strong, long-lasting weld requires a clean joint on your metal workpiece. When it comes to TIG welding uniquely shaped materials or pipe welding jobs, purging the metal of oxygen with an inert gas can keep the weld fully protected from oxidation that could
TIG welding aluminum often proves to be one of the most challenging welding processes for new and weekend hobby welders. Aluminum heats up faster than steel and most other metals in welding shops, and it becomes particularly brittle and prone to cracking if you aren’t
If you read enough welding message boards, you’ve probably read about welders finding amazing deals on used machines or cheap off-brand machines from eBay. However, if you read press releases from welding companies and welding suppliers, you’re probably going to hear about the amazing deals
Shielding gas can make or break the quality of your weld. Properly storing your shielding gas can make or break your welding shop. So when it comes to choosing shielding gas, storing it, and refilling it, you should weigh the different factors such as cost, portability,