Broadcast contract engineer Tim Walker wrote in to say how much he enjoyed reading solutions to problems from engineers in the field in past Workbench columns. It’s reassuring to see the display of ...

To grind or not to grind? What a question! It all depends on what you’re really trying to show, and in the case of welded joints, I often want to prove the integrity of the weld. My ground-back piece ...

Having trouble getting welds to look like you want them to look? Maybe it’s because you can’t see what you’re doing. Controlling the “puddle” of molten metal is key to good welds. Welders often assume ...

Pinholes are an all-too-common problem with welds. This column details some of the factors that cause these defects. Note to readers:My column for the January issue (which dealt with porosity in welds ...

Decked out in a welding jacket, welding cap and heavy gloves, 15-year-old Madison Pope was learning the art of welding Tuesday at a four-day Calhoun Community College summer camp for girls.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and beauty often takes the form of a perfectly laid welding bead—one that looks like a tall stack of dimes laid on its side. Okay, welding has some practical ...