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“We literally put people’s lives on the line every week with our welds,” he said. A strong weld will have color gradations ...

An orbital welding machine should operate smoothly. If you hear grinding, clicking, or whining when you use your equipment, ...

I know, stacking dimes takes years of practice, and admittedly, there's a lot of pride that goes into showing off those perfect dime-shaped beads you've just laid down on that custom gas tank you just ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...

Honda is employing new technologies and retooling for the future of stronger, lighter EVs. The 'constant DC chopping' is key to the change.

Results of the razor blade welding is spectacular, with a high-quality welding bead achieved by taping the laser to a CNC mill for precise movement. It could prove to be a useful tool for those ...