A MIG welder is an almost universal tool for resto work. But in recent years, inverter power technology has been incorporated into newer units, and with that advancement came many improvements.

Last month we looked at the MIG process, which is definitely the most popular type of welding used for classic trucks. This month we'll explore TIG welding, which many people consider the premiere ...

Record any incoming material variation. This included the square tube’s straightness, edge prep (the saw cut quality), as ...

We’ve been aware of the shortage of skilled welders due to retirements for some time. In recent years the shortage has been exacerbated by furloughing or the early retirement of workers during the ...

California machine shop quadrupled output by switching from manual TIG to robotic laser welding, eliminating skilled labor bottlenecks and post-weld processing requirements.

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 ...

Automation has gained wider acceptance, yet some myths persist and hinder small- to medium-size manufacturers from taking the leap into robotics. Here are several concepts to help bolster the use of ...