There are general rules for MIG welding that always apply, such as taking the time to determine the best amperage, set up a good ground, and select optimal...

After the excitement of March Madness, let welding sparks light up the month of April. Massachusetts residents are in luck; three out of the four welding events...

MIG welding is one of the most efficient and popular methods of welding used today.  Because the welding wire is fed through the electrode this allows welders...

Welding is the process in which two pieces of metal are joined using heat and electricity.  The type of metal you are welding will determine the technique...

A great many welding projects are not conducted in the cozy confines of comfortable, well equipped and environmentally controlled welding shops, or even an equally convenient industrial...

The practice of welding requires specialized knowledge regarding heat, physics and how to choose the proper materials for the type of metal you are going to be...

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MIG welding is one of the most popular welding techniques being used today.  It can be used to weld a variety of metals and is one of...

The process of welding sheet metal is often used in auto body repair and metal finishing.  Welders working with sheet metal need to have patience and skill....

When comes right down to it, the successful completion of any project, welding or otherwise, begins with the right tools. It stands to reason, right? You can’t...

In the video below, welding artist Kevin Caron – we first introduced him in the blog post MIG Welding Tip for Beginners: Push or Lead the Puddle?...

MIG welding, also known as metal inert gas welding is a type of gas metal arc welding.  MIG welding is the most common type of welding process. ...

Introduction Part of what makes MIG welding what it is, is the transfer of metal, via heat, from the electrode (or welding wire) to the base metal(s)...

Welding comes in many forms and techniques, each welding technique has something different to offer and will work better than others on different types of metals.  If...

MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas Welding and is an automatic or semi-automatic process in which wire connected to a source of current joins two pieces of...

In a perfect world all surfaces that require welding would be flat; since this is not a perfect world welders are often required to perform welds on...

Introduction Most of the welding project videos here at WeldMyWorld.com show techniques for welding two flat pieces together, side by side. While it’s certainly possible that this...

Welding can be loosely defined as the joining of two metal pieces. MIG welding, specifically, uses heat to melt the two pieces together along with a wire....

Whether you’re working on small projects in your home welding workshop, or working on major repairs in the field, you’ll often encounter situations that require you to...

The main points of MIG welding safety that you have to remember are to protect every bit of your skin from the UV light, closing...

There are literally hundreds of tips on how to make your MIG welding jobs safer or easier. Many of these tips are passed down from older welders...

MIG welding is a very popular form of welding that is used in many applications. Welding is a challenging career. Veteran welders are always able to use...

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There is a common misconception from people who are not welders. That misconception is that all a welder has to do is grab the welding gun and...