Whether you have just picked up welding or are an old grizzly veteran, you will probably hear the term fillet welds tossed around the weld shop very often. A fillet weld is a triangular type of weld used to join two surfaces that are approximately at a right angle towards each other. These types of welds are used to join tee, lap, and corner joints together.   In fact, fillet welds are some of the most commonly used types of joints in welding today. They actually account for a much wider array of fabrication made today than you might think. Therefore, it is important for each welder to kn ..read more

If you are an aspiring welder who wants to learn the rules of the trade as perfectly as possible, you must know about butt welds. Welding joints is an essential aspect of a metal fabricator’s work. Butt welds are one of the five main types of joint welding (including corner, edge, tee, and lap) commonly used by welders. A butt weld is considered one of the most versatile and, simultaneously, the most straightforward type of joint welds a welder must master.   We think that we highlighted its importance enough and the rest we can do is tell you all about these types of welds. To understand ..read more

When you see an engineering fabrication drawing, you will notice several welding symbols on the drawing. Weld symbols and welding symbols enable the designer to communicate and convey the required welding details to the fabricator. In the absence of these symbols, the designer must place explanation notes on the drawing for each weld joint, which consumes space and time and lacks clarity.   To overcome this problem, the designer uses welding symbols to convey the type of weld groove, groove size, depth of the groove, length of weld, and several other details. These welding symbols are und ..read more

To become a welder, the length of time it takes depends on the educational path you choose. The time it takes to complete an apprenticeship varies significantly from the time it takes to complete a trade school program.   If a vocational program is available at their high school, some people begin welding instruction as soon as they start high school. Others may begin their education in a technical school without previous hands-on experience.   Here are some things to remember as you work toward becoming a welder.   How long does it take to become a certified welder?   A ne ..read more

Opportunities in the welding business are expanding, and becoming certified as a welder is a great way to advance your career. Being a welder requires ongoing learning and skill development, and the work frequently presents exciting obstacles. But when you take the correct procedures, being a qualified welder is pretty simple and costs much less than getting other professional credentials.   Certification is not usually required, but getting certified is essential if you want welder success and a strong resume for landing a rewarding job at your preferred welding company.   What Is a ..read more

When you are a student and thinking about going for a welder course, the question “how much do welders make?” comes to your mind. This is an important question, and you have a right to know the answer, but the answer may not be straightforward. The answer depends on multiple factors, and we have listed many probable answers in this article.   How much do welders make?   The minimum hourly wage in the USA is fixed by the US labor law depending on state and local laws. The federal minimum wage has been 7.25 USD per hour since 2009, and many states in the USA have set the minimum wages ..read more

Brass is an alloy whose main constituents are copper and zinc and a small percentage of tin, aluminum, lead, etc. The percentage of zinc can be as high as 45% or more. The main issue you face in brass welding is the difference in the melting point of copper and zinc.   This article discusses various issues in brass welding and the welding processes that can be used to weld brass. So, let us start our discussion.   How to weld brass   Brass is an alloy with copper and zinc as its major components, and it can also contain small percentages of tin, aluminum, lead, etc.   The p ..read more

Aluminum is a soft metal and has a low melting temperature. You can use more than one welding process to weld aluminum. However, you have to adopt the correct techniques to do it.   This article discusses why welding aluminum is difficult and the different welding processes you can use to do aluminum welding. Are you ready?   Is welding aluminum difficult?   Welding aluminum is a little tricky but not impossible. It can pose a challenge to all welders, including experienced welders. The best way is to learn the skill of aluminum welding and keep practicing till you become perfec ..read more

Copper is a soft and malleable metal with high thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper finds its application in many areas, and different welding processes can weld it.   This article concentrates on welding copper, different welding processes that can weld copper, and the problems faced when welding copper.   How to weld copper?   Copper, a metal with high thermal conductivity, needs higher welding heat input. GTAW/TIG (Tungsten inert gas) welding and GMAW/MIG (Metal inert gas) welding usually are preferred for welding copper. You can also use MMA (manual metal arc) welding ..read more

Being an underwater welder is not as it’s cracked up to be. Sure, the pay is good. More than lucrative as welders who do their work underwater can earn between $100,000 and $200,000 a year. However, the dangers are very serious as the underwater welding death rate is estimated at around 15%, making it one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. So the question remains, is underwater welding worth it? Are the pros enough to justify the cons?   Underwater Welding Hazards   Welding by itself is considered a dangerous trade. Immense heat, handling various pieces of metals, the possibil ..read more