The welding arc creates extreme temperatures and may pose a significant fire and explosion hazard if safe practices are not followed. Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc ...

In a welding shop, workers have a choice: complete their work according to safety standards, or overlook the precautions that keep them safe. Although welding should not be dangerous when performed ...

RAILWAY AGE, MAY 2023 ISSUE: Welcome to “Timeout for Tech with Gary T. Fry, Ph.D., P.E.” Each month, we examine a technology topic about which professionals in the railway industry have asked to learn ...

Eye injuries account for one-quarter of all welding injuries, making them by far the most common injury for welders, according to research from the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. Those ...

A worker welds a bucket in an equipment shop. He completes his task and pushes his face shield and glasses above his eyes to more clearly observe the work. Afterward, he strikes an arc to continue, ...

There isn't one welding process suitable for all applications, so you need to consider these factors: the type and thickness of the metal you're welding, how big the job is, whether you're welding ...