Silver Solder Welding:  Ornamental Applications

Silver Solder Welding: Ornamental Applications

Silver Solder Welding Silver solder welding is a practical skill with a wide range of applications. In fact, if you’re building anything that uses metals, you will at least need to know how to join them together if you are to make anything of value. But welding is not...
Women in Welding:  A Rapidly Growing Sector

Women in Welding: A Rapidly Growing Sector

Like many other trades and work involving physical labor, welding is often seen as a male pursuit. While the vast majority of welders are men, there are women in the field, also. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.8% of a total 520,000 people employed in...
How to Approach Cast Iron Welding the Smart Way

How to Approach Cast Iron Welding the Smart Way

Cast iron welding is a necessary skill. Let’s say that the exhaust manifold on your Caterpillar digger cracks on a job site and you need to repair it. What should you do? Well, historically, the most reliable method has been to apply a special heating and cooling...
Beginner’s Guide to Cast Iron Identification

Beginner’s Guide to Cast Iron Identification

Due to the temperamental nature of all cast iron types, there’s a common—as well as unfortunate—misconception that it’s nearly impossible to create a quality weld using cast iron. Several welders have been misinformed regarding the possibilities found in cast iron...