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AWS D1.1 Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification Checklists

Checklist for using AWS D1.1 to qualify welding procedures, welders and welding operators.
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8 Ways to Increase Welder Efficiency

Skilled welders are a valuable asset—but too often, their time is wasted on non-welding tasks. In this post, we break down 8 proven ways to increase welder efficiency and get more value from your team. From smarter fixturing and better equipment maintenance to choosing the right welding process and consumables, these practical tips will help your shop boost productivity without burning out your welders. If you’re serious about improving throughput and lowering costs, this article is a must-read.

6 Challenges When Increasing Deposition Rates

Want to boost welding productivity? Increasing your deposition rate is one of the most effective ways—but only if done right. This post explains the difference between melt-off and deposition rate, how higher deposition leads to faster travel speeds (and real time savings), and the common mistakes that sabotage these gains. Learn how to avoid costly errors, why simply turning up the amps isn’t enough, and how training and proper welding procedures can unlock major efficiency improvements in your shop.

Who is responsible for determining weld size?

In many fabrication shops, welders are often left to determine weld sizes due to a lack of clear specifications from design engineers or customers. This common practice frequently leads to overwelding, where fillet welds are significantly larger than necessary, wasting material, gas, and labor. Beyond the increased cost, overwelding also introduces quality issues like distortion and slag inclusions, paradoxically causing more failures than undersized welds. While structural welding codes provide minimum weld sizes to ensure adequate heat input, these often appear "too small" to welders, leading them to apply excessive weldment.