With recent news out of Europe that mistakes with welding equipment could put some nuclear reactors at risk, we at Sidney Lee Welding Supply Co want to take a moment to review welding in the news. Let’s especially keep in mind the ups and downs that come with any potential defects in welding quality. The …
Women welders are welcome in our world. Whenever we want to feel inspired about the state of welding in Georgia and beyond, Sidney Lee Welding Supply Co. enjoys learning about the rising stars in our field. Thanks to the rise of women’s trade organizations and other support networks, it’s easy for us to track the …
Let’s talk about spheres. Welding spheres has long been an area of challenge and fascination for welders around the world. The more perfectly round all around the intended object is, the more of a technical challenge it poses. With advances in welding technology, this sort of project has gotten more straightforward (if not ‘easier’) to …
If you are welding aluminum, chances are high that you own and operate a Gas Metal Arc Welder like one manufactured by Miller Welders. Otherwise known as MIG welding, these guns get their arcs powered up by heating up welding gases. If you are welding in a high-end facility you may even operate an automated …
When you think of welding equipment, your mind probably turns to standard machines like the ones produced by our friends Miller Welders. Arc welders, GMAW, GTAW and more old fashioned kinds of stick welders abound. All of these are great for welding the range of metals that professional welders are out there joining every day, …
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 …