by Dan Weimer

Understanding fume extraction guns and the critical role they play in safe welding practices

Regardless of the welding process used, maintaining the appropriate safety procedures is critical. From wearing the proper welding helmet to other personal protective ...

By Rob Ryan

Add-on equipment in automated welding operations improves productivity

Automated welding systems add speed, accuracy and repeatability to the welding operation. They can also help companies increase their productivity and reduce costs in a relatively short period of ...

by Mary Scianna

Shop Metalworking Technology asks readers what  they foresee for manufacturing in Canada. 

The manufacturing industry has faced an uphill battle since it came tumbling down in 2008. For most, it has been a slow climb back up among ...

by Ian Campbell

TransCanada Pipeline’s government audit highlights importance of welding 

Welding is one of those industries that is seldom seen, often forgotten, and generally invisible to the public –until something happens to shine some light on it. The recent news ...

Hybrid welding systems are gaining ground in more markets

Hybrid welding systems are making inroads in automated fabricating processes because they hold the promise of improving process efficiency and productivity, improving weld quality and lowering production costs.

The biggest market ...

by Jeff Wells, engineering manager, Tregaskiss

Nozzles play an important part in the MIG welding process. These components are responsible for directing the shielding gas to the weld pool and protecting it from contamination. Without proper gas flow, the final ...

Welding inspectors use many tools and processes to ensure weld quality

What you need to know to select your MIG gun

by Andy Monk

When it comes to welding, too much of a good thing can add up to unnecessary costs, potential downtime and lost productivity — especially if you  have ...

Courtesy of Weldcraft

Unlike its welding counterparts—stick, MIG and flux-cored welding— TIG welding is a slow business. Not surprisingly, experiencing excessive downtime for troubleshooting problems can make the process even slower. It can also cost unnecessary time, money and frustration.

Welding special metals requires skill and knowledge

by Brent Williams

Because of its exceptional corrosion resistance, titanium is frequently chosen by companies to help increase the service life of parts and reduce life-cycle costs. This material also offers an excellent ...