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MIG welding wire consists of a spooled-up electrode that’s fed through a MIG welding “gun” and is heated to melt metal and join workpieces together. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it’s not quite that easy. There are a lot of different types of MIG welding wire,...

Welding can be a very useful skill to learn if you’re a DIY’er who needs to join metal regularly, and frequently runs into issues using other methods of metal joinery like riveting. It’s also a lucrative career field – and beginning to weld as a hobby can be a good...

Welding is an industry with lots of promise, lucrative compensation, and a huge variety of different jobs. Whether you’re already a welder, are considering a career in welding, or are just interested in some unique facts about this metal joining process, you’re in the...

The craft of welding has withstood the test of time but that doesn’t mean innovation has stopped within the field. There are always going to be new ways to join metals – and in this guide from Vern Lewis Welding Supply, we’ll look at some recent trends in welding...

If you’re considering an apprenticeship in welding or welding trade school, you may be wondering what skills are needed to master welding technology – and start your career as a welding professional. So in this blog from Vern Lewis Welding Supply, we’ll take a look at...

MIG welding uses a hand-held gun that contains a spool-fed wire electrode, along with a gas nozzle that delivers a stream of gas to the weld site. This gas prevents the contact of oxygen, nitrogen, and other environmental gases with the weld bead – which helps ensure...

If you’re a new welder, you may be wondering what the difference is between stick welding and MIG welding, and which type of welding may be more useful or more versatile. In this blog from Vern Lewis Welding Supply, we’ll discuss the basics of each method of welding...

Wondering how to become a certified welder? Welders have a wide variety of job opportunities, and becoming certified can help you increase your salary – as well as your knowledge of your craft. But how do you get started? Do you need to go to school to become...

Whether you’re working on a personal project or are fabricating a large piece of equipment for a commercial client, you may be wondering if it’s possible – or a good idea – to weld aluminum to steel. So in this guide from Vern Lewis Welding Supply, we’ll take a deep...

Wondering if a career as a welder is a good option for you? Not sure what kinds of different jobs are available for skilled welding professionals? In this guide from Vern Lewis Welding Supply, we’ll take a look at a few of the different types of welding jobs that are...