📢 AIM FOR A WEDDING BAND 📢 Matthew is breaking down some TIG plates today and dropping solid advice for your next run. If your horizontal weld is drooping, the trick is to keep your rod to the top of your puddle. #westernweldingacademy #tigwelding #weldingtips

📢 HOW TO SPOT A COLD ROLL 📢 If you’re laying down your 7018 cap and notice the puddle isn't spreading out—if it's rolling back underneath itself at the edges—you're running way too cold. #westernweldingacademy #weldingtips #7018

Get the sharpest image of your weld. Learn how to focus your ArcCapture™ weld camera using the included target guide and lens adjustment process. #MillerWelders #ArcCapture #WeldingTips

You don’t need a fancy layout tool to quarter out pipe. A few squares can get you there fast. Simple shop tricks still win. #WeldingTips

If your puddle is getting out of control, your travel speed is the problem. Watch Nate break it down. We want a 3/8" puddle, consistent overlap, and a tight arc. Stop guessing and get under the hood. western.ws/4g8i5JM #weldingtips #travelspeed #puddlecontrol

Delay does not control how fast your welding hood goes dark. Shade controls how dark the lens gets, sensitivity controls how easily it reacts to light, and delay controls how long it stays dark after welding. What shade do you usually run? #WeldingTips

When welding out socket welds: Leave your 1/8 inch gap for thermal expansion. Quarter out your welds to help avoid warpage. Make sure the weld has enough metal in it. Flush is good, slightly convex is better. What would you add? #WeldingTips

Cutting out a socket weld doesn’t have to be scary. Cut at the toe of the weld along the edge of the socket, control your depth, and don’t cut all the way through the pipe. That’s when things turn sour real fast. What are your tips for cutting out sockets? #WeldingTips

Big pipe. Small tip. Smart welder. 💥 #tipoftheday #weldingtips #pipewelding #pipewelder #layingdowntips

Setting up your TIG torch? Here’s a quick walkthrough on the parts and what they do. Pro tip: A gas lens helps smooth out your gas flow for cleaner, more consistent coverage. Got your own TIG setup tips? Drop ‘em below! #MillerWelders #WeldLife #TIGWelding #WeldingTips

Perfect welds start with the right materials! Avoid common welding defects by selecting the correct gas and electrodes for your application and metal type. Reach out to GZ Industrial Supplies and weld with confidence >> gz-supplies.com/news/how-to-… #WeldingTips #GZIndustrial #Obasanjo

🔥 Every welder’s puddle looks a little different — here’s mine up close. Tight steps, clean control, steady heat. 👨‍🏭 🎯 Follow for more real welding lessons straight from the shop! #weldingtips #stickwelding #6010

🤔 A lot of people adjust their arc control without really knowing what it does… let’s talk about why it matters before you strike an arc. ⚡#weldingtips #welding #stickwelding

How to stop your 7018 rod from sticking. Simple adjustments that make a big difference. #7018 #stickwelding #weldingtips

Push vs. Pull MIG welding... which one do you prefer? I'm sure everyone is going to agree on this one👀 Video credit: @sheetmetalsamurai (TikTok) #ForneyInd #MIGWelding #WeldingTips #WeldingLife #WeldingCommunity

Technique of Welding Thin Plate Welding thin plate requires precision to avoid burn-through and distortion. Buy Now：welding.okorder.com #Okorder #BuildingMaterials #WeldingTips #ThinPlateWelding #MetalFabrication #WeldDistortion #WeldingTechniques #DIYWelding

The welding world has plenty of opinions floating around, so we pulled together a few things worth clearing up. 🤔 Swipe through and let us know some of the craziest things you've heard about welding! 😎 #ForneyInd #WeldingMyths #WeldingFacts #WeldersLife #WeldingTips #Welding

Let's talk 'tack welds'. That tiny little weld you slap on before running the full bead? That’s your TACK WELD, and it’s secretly the MVP of getting weld ready. Here’s the cheat sheet: Purpose: Holds parts in perfect alignment while you weld the real joint Size: Usually bead - 1/4" (roughly the thickness of the base metal or smaller) Rule of thumb: Tack should be ~25–50% the strength of the final weld Too big = distortion & hard to blend Too small = parts shift and you cry later Pro move: Slightly overestimate on thick material, slightly underestimate on thin stuff to control heat Your thoughts? Agree or disagree? How did our shop do on this project? #GehmanIron #WeldingTips #WeldingCommunity #WeldingEducation

Setting up your TIG torch? Learn the basics: collet body, gas lens, and why gas coverage matters. Pro tip: Use a gas lens for smoother flow & cleaner welds. #MillerWelders #WeldLife #TIGWelding #WeldingTips

Setting up your TIG torch? Learn the basics: collet body, gas lens, and why gas coverage matters. Pro tip: Use a gas lens for smoother flow & cleaner welds. #MillerWelders #WeldLife #TIGWelding #WeldingTips