McHenry County College's Corporate and Continuing Education Department is offering introductory Welding Boot Camp classes beginning in January. The Welding Boot Camp program is a 40-hour course ...

Humans have been welding at least since the advent of the first horseshoes and wagon wheels. Back then, the village blacksmith didn't have screw threads or Cherry rivets, electricity or gas. For those ...

Gas Metal Arc Welding is commonly referred to as MIG welding. The MIG welding process was developed in the late 1940s as an alternative to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, which uses a nonconsumable tungsten ...

It's important to start with clean equipment. Ensuring the welding torch's tip is free of debris is crucial, as obstructions could prevent shielding gas from flowing onto the workpiece. Here, Welton ...

Whether you've seen it done on automotive TV shows or at your local shop, watching that spark light and hearing the steady crackle of the MIG welder is enticing for sure. It's always impressive to see ...

Weld Together: Welding Basics is back at Propeller! Led by our enthusiastic instructor Jaii, this beginner-friendly workshop is open to everyone 12 and up, with a special focus on empowering women and ...

Please bear with us this month. We're not going to build anything, but we will set the groundwork for things we will build in the next several installments. This ...

Whether you are a qualified engineer or a manufacturer, you most likely use welding on a regular basis when carrying out metalwork. Just to clarify, welding is a heating process that uses an electric ...

This 90-minute hands-on workshop is designed to spark interest in welding among women and girls, creating a welcoming space to explore the basics of the trade. While the focus is on encouraging female ...