Welding: from stacking beads, stinging from the buzz box, and torching up some welding gas, we have our lingo. What separates us welders from the brazers and solderers of the world is the high heat it takes to get our metals joined. That allows welders to join metals of different natures together, letting our skill …
Here at Sidney Lee Welding Supply Company in Atlanta, GA we are all about your success. That’s why we are confident that building up your skills in the mechanical and construction trades is one way to succeed in today’s economy. One of the most versatile skills you can acquire in these fields is to become an expert welder.
Did you know that the amount of aluminum used in automotive manufacturing has increased from 100 pounds per vehicle in 1975, to over 300 pounds today? This trend is expected to exceed 500 pounds in the next decade. The more aluminum in use, the less steel is used. Overall this means our cars are going …
Like many things in life, welding work goes better if you make the right preparations. There are clear steps you can take as a welder to ensure an easier path to high quality production. Besides beginning with quality welding equipment from Sidney Lee Welding Supply, you’ve got to have the right safety supplies such as …
The field of welding is growing every day. In fact it’s never been a better time to take up this useful trade in the United States. As one of the leading suppliers of welding supplies in Atlanta, GA, we at Sidney Lee Welding Supply know the state of the field. We meet welders like you …
Cars, trains, and airplanes: all of these have bodies manufactured from stainless steel. Welding is of course the magic that joins metals together into the functional, durable frames these vehicles need. With the increasing availability of stainless steel, you’ll want to master this welding so you can stay at the forefront of your profession. To …
While the history most industrial fields might appear to tell a male-centered story, in the case of welding it isn’t actually true that it was a male-dominated trade, historically speaking. In the Middle Ages, welding equipment such as the blacksmith’s forge was shared by both men and women (who often specialized in hammering finer items …
Most welders can choose between using an arc welding machine or one of the TIG/MIG variety to suit the bulk of their metal fabrication needs. Yet for certain applications, there are a bevy of lesser-used welding machine types, which we will run through in this blog post. As always, direct your welding equipment queries to …
Welding refers to a fabrication process that causes coalescence between materials such as metals, thermoplastics, and others. In welding, heat is used to melt the workpieces, and a filler material is used to form a weld pool or molten material. When the weld pool solidifies, a strong joint will be formed. Welding is an important …