AWS D9.1:2026 – Sheet Metal Welding Code
Besides its dependability in structural applications, sheet metal is a component in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and food processing equipment. As the material…
AWS B2.1/B2.1M:2026—Welding Procedure Qualification
Whether constructing bridges, fabricating pressure vessels, manufacturing heavy equipment, or producing structural steel, weld quality directly affects safety, performance, and reliability. Even the most skilled…
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…
ASTM F2291-25: Standard Practice for Amusement Ride Design
ASTM F2291-25c is the Standard Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices. Roller Coaster Safety and ASTM F2291-25 While amusement rides, like roller coasters,…
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 D16.1M/D16.a:2018— Robotic Arc Welding Safety
Robotic arc welding is a type of automated robotic welding technique that uses an electric arc to melt and join metals together. Welding robots are typically…