The Evolution of Welding: From Blacksmiths to Robotics
Welding is one of the oldest metalworking techniques, dating back to the Bronze Age when ancient civilizations joined metals like copper, gold, and bronze to…
ANSI/MSS SP-44-2026: Steel Pipeline Flanges
An American National Standard developed and published by the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc., MSS SP-44, has been revised. The…
AWS D1.3/D1.3M:2025—Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel
Welding sheet steel is a critical process in construction, manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure projects. Whether you are a fabricator, welder, or engineer, understanding the standards…
ANSI/AWS D11.89 (R2006): Guide for Welding Iron Castings
Due to cast iron’s high carbon content and inherent brittleness, welding this material presents unique challenges. ANSI/AWS D11.89 (R2006): Guide for Welding Iron Castings provides…
AWS D1.1:2025 – Changes to Structural Welding Code – Steel
Steel, often with the aid of carbon or some metals, is marked by a few specific attributes. Distinguished by its specific alloy, which, in turn,…
AWS D17.1:2024 – Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
In recent memory, space exploration has found success with many accomplishments; just to name a few, the field has been responsible for discovering a “super-Earth”…
ISO 17846:2004— Welding And Allied Processes
Over 50% of all manmade products require welding. These products range from cars, planes, trains, buildings, computers, race cars, bridges, ships, cell phones, medical devices,…
ISO 13920:2023—General Tolerances For Welded Constructions
Even a part that looks perfect at a macro level will reveal imperfections at a micro view. As long as an imperfection will still allow…
Welding Safety Standard: ANSI Z49.1-2021
Welding generates extremely high temperatures—sometimes reaching 10,000°F—making safety a critical concern in industrial environments. To assure safety in such high-temperature environments, ANSI Z49.1-2021: Standard for…