Hey, that title hits hard, huh? Yeah, I thought so too. I was sitting at work during a break, wondering—what’s the actual connection between traditional forge welding and something I recently read about: explosive welding? Hmm… Let’s dive into our imagination for a bit… Read more

Ever wondered which of these two welding methods came first — and why they even exist in the first place?I know, you’ve probably got a welder in your garage or shop and don’t really care that much. Fair enough. Read more

Welding has been one of the key industrial technologies evolving over millennia. From the earliest attempts to join metals in ancient times, through the Industrial Revolution and the invention of electric welding, to modern laser and robotic techniques, the history of welding mirrors the trajectory of technological progress. But did you know that welding and soldering were once considered the same process? Read my article on the history of soldering; don’t its origins seem familiar when you consider the history of welding?​ Read more

Welding is one of the key industrial technologies that has evolved over thousands of years. From the earliest attempts to join metals in antiquity, through the Industrial Revolution and the invention of electric welding, to modern laser and robotic techniques, the history of welding is a story of technological progress. What were the most significant moments and inventions that led us to today’s advanced metal joining methods? Read more