Did you know that even though women make up about 51% of the population nationwide, they constitute only 5% of welders, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics? As suppliers of the best welding equipment in Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding area, we are always enthusiastic about news from the frontier that sounds encouraging on …
Do androids dream of electric welding machines? Do welders constantly dream up better welding equipment? You betcha. Just close your eyes and visualize the greatest weld. What does it look like, how does it feel? Like steel merging with cold steel in a blink of the eye under the scorching heat of the Sun itself. …
Well, here’s a drum we always like to beat: It’s a good time to learn how to operate welding supplies, as usual! Recent statistics say there will be 400,000 vacant welding torches, so to speak, by 2024 throughout the United States of America. This is calculated by figuring the amount of “boomers” and other likely …
At Sidney Lee Welding Supply Company, our five stores provide our customers with welding equipment in the Atlanta, GA area. We are most excited about the new MIG machine from our friends at Miller Welders, which takes the familiar metal inert gas welder to the next level. What does the new Millermatic have that the …
Well, what do we always tell you, welding fans? At Sidney Lee Welding Supply Company we are always upbeat about the future of welding supplies in Atlanta, GA and beyond. We are experts in the field and love sharing our knowledge with you, fellow welders. More than that, however, is our optimism for the occupation. …
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, …