Western Welding Academy recently wrapped up its 2025 “Blue Collar Tour,” a 60-day, nationwide mission to spark high school ...

Welding is an essential skill in metalworking, with various techniques suited for different applications. From MIG and TIG welding to stick and flux-cored methods, each has unique advantages depending ...

Sandblasting cleaned the blade, followed by MIG welding reinforcement on the damaged upper section. A deep crack at the tip was fixed using TIG welding for better control. The blade was then ...

Aspiring TIG welders very quickly learn the importance ... a tiny tremor in the torch hand to plunge the electrode into the weld pool, causing it to ball up and stop performing its vital function.

The Idea Forge houses a shop specifically for welding purposes. It contains four MIG machines in individual stations, one large MIG machine (with an aluminum spool gun attachment), and two TIG ...

The second-prize winner, Liam Maupin of Dunlap High School, received a $2,500 scholarship. The third-place winner, Blake Hajny of Morton High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. All participants ...