The good news? Robots are no longer reserved for the giant OEMs with endless floor space and million-dollar budgets. Compact, ...
A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and beauty often takes the form of a perfectly laid welding bead—one that looks like a tall stack of dimes laid on its side. Okay, welding has some practical ...
While welding might not be a skill that you’ll use every day, it opens you up to a whole new realm of possibilities. What was once a death sentence for parts or an out-of-the-question project ...
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 ...
California machine shop quadrupled output by switching from manual TIG to robotic laser welding, eliminating skilled labor ...
WHAT COULD TAKE A THADDEUS STEVENS WELDING STUDENT FOUR HOURS TO DO BY HAND? THIS MACHINE COULD DO IN LESS THAN FOUR MINUTES, AND WHILE SOME STUDENTS COULD BE CONCERNED THAT AUTOMATION LIKE THIS COULD ...
Southern Maine Community College sees plenty of workforce opportunity in the welding trade. In 2018, the college opened a new welding lab with state-of-the-art equipment to train prospective employees ...
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Through the dark mask of a protective hood, sparks fly as a welder’s torch heats up to more than 3,000 degrees, melting a metal rod into a glowing pool. It’s a sight that combines ...
Danielle Roberts lays down her welding torch, raises her helmet, and wipes a trickle of sweat off her face, leaving behind some smudged dirt on her smiling face. The 19-year-old woman is a full-time ...