Aluminum’s unique properties, such as high thermal conductivity, rapid heat dissipation, and its persistent oxide layer, mean ...

When I first started tinkering with cars, one of the first big hurdles was how to complete certain tasks without the ability to weld. Shaving trim holes, repairing rusty panels, or fabricating custom ...

In this third article in our series we'll cover TIG welding, which many people consider the most desirable of the welding processes. TIG welding offers unsurpassed control, with the ability to weld ...

In the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process, an electric arc is struck between a refractory electrode made of tungsten and the work piece, while a shroud of inert gas, usually argon, shields the ...

We’ve been aware of the shortage of skilled welders due to retirements for some time. In recent years the shortage has been exacerbated by furloughing or the early retirement of workers during the ...

We know this hard-core prerunner enthusiast who just bought a late-model Ford F-Series. For the past two years, he has been saving the profits from his pizza delivery job and is now ready to head over ...

California machine shop quadrupled output by switching from manual TIG to robotic laser welding, eliminating skilled labor ...