Career and Technology Studies Grades 10-12

The 1,000 foot view of the most common welding processes.

Can you tell if something is square or level? This game shows shapes that need a slight adjustment. Use the mouse to drag the blue square or arrowhead where you feel it is 'right'. Once you let go of the mouse, the computer evaluates your accuracy.

There are as many types of metal fabrication techniques as there are types of metal alloys to choose from. Here, we’ll look at a variety of metal fabrication techniques, from the traditional to the modern, and discuss some of their common applications.

Nooooo! Not M-A-T-H!?! Yes, MATH! A playlist of 4 videos that talk about the mathematical problems you'll run into while welding. But you can solve them, really!

A playlist of videos from Weld.com that address some common questions they are asked about welding.

A playlist of videos from Home Depot focused on basic welding skills

Watch this video to learn to run a straight bead. This is lesson one in welding.

If you are a new or beginner welder, watch this video to learn about the three most common welding processes — MIG, stick and TIG — including the advantages and disadvantages of each, when it’s best to use each and what material can be used.

From exploring essential tools — including the best types of welders for a beginner — to tips on planning, our guide to welding for beginners will help you get started in this immersive craft.

A playlist of 3 videos from Weld.com about how to read welding symbols.

oday, computer numerical control (CNC) machining has revolutionized the metal fabrication industry, offering numerous benefits over traditional methods. In this article, we will explore the benefits of CNC machining for metal fabrication and how it has improved the accuracy, consistency, and speed of manufacturing processes.

This ultimate guide is a comprehensive discussion of CNC machining for metal fabrication, beginning with the fundamentals of CNC machining and metal fabrication, transitioning into the role of CNC machining, the materials employed, as well as associated challenges and solutions.

As its name suggests, computerized programs guide various cutting tools — or sometimes guide the raw material beneath them — to form a desired shape. A major part of evaluating a precision metal fabrication company’s capabilities depends on the types of CNC machining equipment they’ve invested in. Here are several considerations.

Operations that were impossible years ago are now easy thanks to CNC machining. Just as there are many different parts that CNC machines can make, there are also various types of CNC machines used to accomplish this. Each machine differs in construction, the way they operate and the types of product they can make.

Lets learn the basics to flux core welding in this short video!

Join Bob from Franken Fab as he learns the basics of flux core welding with Paul. In this video, Paul covers the essential do's and don'ts of flux core welding and shares some practical tips to help Bob get started with this welding process.

A 42 minute video on the many uses of aluminum in the modern world

A playlist by Weld.com that includes 79 videos about welding aluminum!

This interactive gives you a chance to explore metal at its atomic level. The tightly packed atoms give metal its special characteristics and determine how metal reacts against the stress of heat and outside forces.

Stainless steel is a popular building material long heralded for its durability and substantial resistance to corrosion. However, welding with this attractive metal poses some unique challenges that need to be considered before launching into a project with stainless steel.

There are 7 common mistakes people make when they start MIG welding -- watch this video to learn what happens when you make these mistakes

In this video, you'll watch everything you need to know from setup and settings to technique.

Mikala from Mikala Eade Metalwork has a special episode for Valentine's Day! She shares an idea for a homemade metal art gift!

A video by Home Depot about how to install metal roofing on a home

Beau shows you how to build a custom sign using a handheld plasma cutter.

Happy Halloween! Dr. Weldz has designed a great DIY metal art project you can do to ring the night in building a cow skull out of sheet metal, pipe, round bar, and square bar.

Beau shows you how to build and weld your own fire pit! This is a great project for a welding student or a beginner hobbyist welder.

"Master Welding Skills: Create Your Own Mandalorian Samurai Helmet from Scratch" - Join our expert welder as he takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a customized and unique helmet using a mix of welding techniques and metalworking skills.

A playlist videos that runs you through small welding projects that a new welder could try doing.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlined specific requirements for welding, cutting, and brazing in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q. While their implementation may be dependent on the context of the company, consider starting to apply these rules below in your daily practice.

Learn about the welding profession, health risks, and what you can to do stay safe.

Welding is a dangerous job. This site lists the PPE you should be wearing when welding.

This guideline provides a summary of the health effects associated with welding processes and the control measures that should be employed at the work place.

Yep, we get asked this question VERY often. Can I get shocked while I'm welding? SURE YOU CAN! Watch this video to learn about NOT getting shocked.

Unlike other processes like TIG and MIG, stick welding doesn't require gas, which is one reason it is popular among farmers and hobbyists. Watch this video to see how to get started.

There's often only one thing going wrong when a beginning welder is having problems and this might be it...

Paul walks Linnett through the technique of TIG welding using a mirror. Linnett has an upcoming project that requires her to get into a tight spot, so this skill will come in handy.

There is so much that goes into TIG welding with Titanium. Jeff Ray from Superformance Fab is back to give you some tips on what to do, and what NOT to do when working with this process and material.

Discover how minor adjustments can have a significant impact on your TIG welding results! Learn some helpful tips to optimize your welding process for better productivity, smoother welds, and increased safety.

In this video, Paul shares some tips for those who are interested in learning TIG welding. Whether you have some MIG welding experience or are completely new to welding, this video is a great starting point to learn about GTAW.

Jeff Ray has some tips for beginners who want to get started TIG welding stainless. These are things he learned along the way and should be helpful to the community.

In this episode, Mikala discusses the differences between pulse versus no pulse TIG welding. She also talks about the benefits of using the pulse setting.

In this video, Paul Brown, shows the differences when welding aluminum with different AC frequencies. He uses both 60 Hz and 250 Hz. Did you know which one would be better for welding thin material and why?

Mikala is back from the UK with some beginner information about TIG welding. So, what is TIG welding? Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). In this type of welding, a tungsten electrode heats the metal you are welding and the gas (usually Argon) protects the weld puddle from contaminants. TIG welding produces very clean and precise welds on mostly any metal, in fact you can weld more metals with TIG than any other process.

A playlist of videos from Weld.com that offer pointers to welders when fabricating parts.

A playlist of videos from Weld.com about how to fix welding defects.

Have you ever had issues when welding different thicknesses of material together? This is a common issue that welders face. Mikala goes through some techniques and settings on her welder to help with this process.

There is still debate over when a metal fabricator should own their own tools. No matter if you are an apprentice, a journeyman, or a master machinist, some tools are necessary for your success.