The welding industry commonly uses many acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms, and that can be frustrating for new students and entry-level welders.

The Consumables Corner team helps a shop that’s struggling with submerged arc welding quality when welding in the flat position.

To keep up with the resurgence in manufacturing, companies are going to have to rely on advanced technology.

Hot-rolled coil steel prices have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2023. That is likely to continue in 2024, but the swings won’t be as dramatic.

The Consumables Corner team reminds readers of some basic principles when choosing a shielding gas for GMAW and FCAW applications.

Some students may not be able to differentiate one hand tool from the next. The Last Pass columnist and Hutchinson Community College welding instructor Greg Siepert said these scenarios present opportunities for educators (including himself) to adapt and grow.

Job shop manager Nick Martin is using downtown at Barnes MetalCrafters to organize parts and clean up for improved productivity.

As the welding industry becomes more advanced, sustainable, safe, versatile, and connected, Gina Cutts says community college welding programs must adapt and update to meet employers’ needs.

Steel prices continue to climb, meaning $1,000/ton for hot-rolled coil could be here for a while.

The failure of the U.S. and the EU to extend the tariff rate quota agreement is one more reason why imported metals are about to get more expensive.