While welding is pretty much harmless if you constantly wear the proper safety equipment, there are some long term health risks associated with the act if welding if you are not careful. Welding smoke is a mixture of condensed fumes and gases that is emitted from the act of welding […]
Author: Louis Beaudreau
How Hard Is It to Become a Welder?
Welders can work in a variety of different industries performing a variety of different welding jobs on things like cars, boats, buildings, oil pipes, steel reinforcements and more. If you want to become a welder, understand that having experience is the key. In many states in the US, you do […]
What is a Butt Joint and How Do You Perform One?
A butt joint is a piece where two pieces of metal are joined by their edges with a weld bead using a stitch welder. The exposed edges of each metal piece heat up quickly, so careful use of the electrode is necessary when welding. An ideal butt weld should have […]
How Much Do Welders Make Annually?
Welding is a valuable skill set to have in manufacturing industries, particularly the automotive industry. Typically, if you are a welder by trade, you are going to get paid hourly. This usually turns out to be in the welder’s favor as much of the work requires overtime and long hours. […]
What Is “Dirty Power” and How Do I Remedy It?
When you are arc welding, “dirty power” can sometimes occur. “Dirty power” refers to when there are unintentional voltage fluctuations which in turn upset the arc stability and overall weld quality. This can occur from power spikes, brownouts, or when there are too many people in the vicinity using the […]
What Is Mig Welding?
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is one of the most widely used welding techniques in the automotive industry. It is primarily used for welding light gauge aluminum sheet metal and other non-ferrous metals (metals with little to no traces of iron). MIG welding is a type of arc welding, which […]
What Is A Mig Welder?
A MIG welder is perhaps the most universal welder utilized in the automotive world today, commonly used for combining together thin gauge sheet metal or steel pipe. It is a kind of arc welder, meaning that it uses high voltage electricity to generate enough heat to make a weld. MIG […]
How To Pinstripe Your Car
Auto pinstriping is a very popular elective task for automotive enthusiasts. It can add a special flare to your vehicle that makes it stand out from others. Adding pin stripes to the body of your car, truck or motorcycle can surely make a design pop. Below, we take a look […]
How To Polish A Car
Polishing the body of your automobile is an important task to perform several times each year for avid car owners and drivers. Polishing your car will extend the lifespan and aesthetic quality of its paint and overall exterior. Polishing is an often forgotten car maintenance step between washing and waxing, […]