Mechanical Testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) are two methods used to evaluate the properties of materials. While they both serve the same purpose, they differ in their approach, and understanding the differences is crucial for making the right choice when testing materials. Mechanical Testing Mechanical Testing includes applying pressure or force to a substance and…
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The next time you are thinking of welding, consider its history and where it all started. Allow your thoughts to go back to the Iron Age, when humankind discovered how to extract metal from rock, to get a sense of where it all began. Looking at items from that historical period discovered in Egypt and…
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Some firms prefer to recruit welders with a diploma and hands-on experience with soldering, brazing and welding. Other companies are more than happy to take on apprentices. There are various types of welding that you can learn to give your welding career a boost, these include: MIG Welding – This is known as one of…
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Welding is an extremely valuable and sought after skill. Almost every industry requires some form of welding, meaning that welders are spoilt for choice when deciding on an area to specialise in. Here at Code A Weld, we have detailed a few industries that are great when it comes to welding jobs. Please check them…
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Due to the physically demanding nature of the work, not everyone is cut out to be a welder. That being said, it’s an extremely important profession that is always in demand. It is essential to many facets of our daily life, and numerous industries, including the construction and automotive sectors, require welding. Without welders, a…
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Qualifications With Code A Weld We at Code A Weld offer a range of welding qualifications for those looking to get certified. But what is it exactly that makes us a great place for individuals to achieve their relevant welding licenses? Before we answer this question we are first going to take you through two…
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The Hazards Of Welding Here at Code A Weld, you don’t need us to tell you that welding is a fantastic career choice. However, it does come with its risks and in this blog post, we are going to look at some of the major welding hazards and how they can be avoided. Electrical Hazards…
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Welding PPE Over the past few years, you have probably heard the abbreviation ‘PPE’ more often than you would have liked but in welding, PPE has always been present. PPE, short for personal protective equipment, is designed to keep the wearers safe and in an industry like welding, it is crucial that it is worn…
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Decreasing Number Of Welders Over the past few years the number of welders, not just in the UK but globally, has been steadily declining. This is an issue that needs to be resolved as welding is an essential skill that many businesses and organisations need. So, we at Code A Weld thought that it would…
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Welding Skills As we’re sure you’re aware, the job of a welder is much more than simply joining materials together, many skills have to be mastered in order to be a success within the welding industry. A high proportion of these skills are also transferable to other walks of life so in this blog post,…
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