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Is It Time For You To Upgrade To Fiber Laser?

You’ve likely heard that fiber lasers are the new CO2 lasers. But is fiber really that much better, or is it just clever marketing? Here’s a look at the differences between CO2 and fiber laser cutters, and why it might be time for you to upgrade to fiber laser.

TIG Welding Techniques: Scratch Start, Lift Start, or High-Frequency?

When considering a TIG welding machine, the number of features, modes, and settings can be daunting. One of the most critical to understand, however, is the arc initiation method the machine uses. In this article, we will discuss the three types of TIG welding techniques used for starting an [...]

Plasma Cutter Uses: 8 Reasons to Go Plasma

While there are a lot of ways to cut metal, some methods are more effective than others. Plasma cutter uses in particular range in versatility from metal fabrication jobs to decorative purposes. Because of its high utility, plasma is the ideal cutting choice for many projects. So, here’s why [...]

8 Steps to Protect Your Handheld Plasma Cutter

How to Keep Your Handheld Plasma Cutter Running Trouble-Free All trade professionals rely on their tools to make a living. Like any piece of equipment, your handheld plasma cutter requires regular preventative maintenance in order to maintain optimal performance. Below are some tips to keep your equipment in tip-top [...]

How to Start a Career in Welding

A welding career can be very rewarding. Good pay, high job demand, and opportunities for advancement into robotics or management (or both.) But, it’s not a career you can just decide to start overnight. It takes specialized training, skill development, and certifications. So, we put together a list of [...]

Stainless Steel Plasma Cutting

Plasma cutting systems are widely used in fabrication and repair. In recent years, they have naturally become a go-to tool for cutting many different types of material. While plasma cutting systems are capable of cutting any electrically-conductive material, there are certain considerations that must be taken into account when [...]

Welding Hazards & Risk Management 101

How to Approach Welding Hazards Since welding and fabrication are tasks with elevated risks, they require specialized tools and equipment that need to be operated properly to prevent injury. It is very important to recognize what these welding hazards are, how and when they appear, and what to do [...]

How to Evaluate Plasma Cut Quality

Evaluating Plasma Cut Quality Plasma cutting is a tremendously capable technology, but the quality of your cut can vary. With minimal training, an operator can employ a plasma cutting system for the accurate and efficient fabrication of any electrically conductive material. In most cases, the cut quality produced by [...]

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Multi-Process Welder Roundup: Who’s the Best? (Part II)

20 of The Best Multi Process Welding Machines of 2022 Part II Why spend thousands on multiple machines when one can do it all? In this two-part series, we take a look at the best multi process welder machines from the masters of versatility! See Part I Forney Think [...]

Multi Process Welder Roundup: Who’s the Best? (Part I)

Top 20 Multi-Process Welder Machines of 2022 Part I Why spend thousands on multiple machines when one can do it all? In this two-part series, we take a look at the masters of versatility— multi-process welder machines! Eastwood Eastwood claims their machines are “Built for The Professional.” We’ll give [...]

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