Welding Blog
Guides, articles and comparisons written for practical welding decisions.
Welding Fume Exposure: What the OSHA/EU Limits Mean
Welding fume exposure limits explained: how OSHA and EU limits work for chromium VI, manganese and total fume, and what to do beyond the numbers.
How to Read a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Learn how to read a WPS: what each section means, how essential variables and heat input limits work, and the mistakes that turn good welds into rejects.
Stick Welding Troubleshooting: Common Defects Explained
A practical troubleshooting guide to common stick welding defects — what causes porosity, undercut, cracking, and more, and how to fix each one.
Best Stick Welding Electrodes for Beginners
A practical guide to the best stick welding electrodes for beginners, covering E6013, E6011, and E7018, plus sizing, polarity, and storage.
Common MIG Welding Defects and How to Fix Them
A practical guide to diagnosing common MIG welding defects, from porosity and undercut to cracking and warping, with clear root causes and fixes.
MIG Welding Wire Speed and Voltage Chart Guide
A practical MIG welding wire speed and voltage chart for steel, aluminum, and flux-core wire, with tuning tips and a troubleshooting guide.
Tungsten Electrode Types and Grinding Angles Explained
Learn tungsten electrode types, AWS color codes, and the grinding angles that control arc shape, penetration, and weld quality in TIG welding.
TIG Welding Amperage Chart: Settings by Material Thickness
A complete TIG welding amperage chart covering steel, stainless, and aluminum by thickness, plus tungsten, gas flow, and pulse settings.