Everything You Need to Know About Welding – From Beginner to Pro

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Who Are We?

We are a team of passionate and experienced welders committed to sharing our knowledge and expertise with both beginners and seasoned professionals. With over 50 years of combined experience in welding, our team brings practical insights, safety tips, and expert guidance to help you master this craft. From DIY enthusiasts to industry veterans, we cover everything from basic techniques to advanced welding projects, providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed. Our mission is simple: to make welding safer, easier, and more accessible for everyone.

What We Offer?

At What Is Welding, we provide a wealth of resources to help welders of all skill levels thrive. Our offerings include:

Welding Processes

Want to know about various welding processes? We cover step-by-step guides, detailed process factors, precautions, and expert tips for all welding processes such as MIG, TIG, Stick Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, and many more.

WeldingEquipment

Everything you need to know about welding masks, goggles, gloves, and PPE to keep you safe as you weld along with materials used in welding such as welding rods, gasses, and other consumables.

WeldingVarious Metals

Wondering how to weld aluminum or steel? Well, we have got you covered with guides, tips, and best practices for welding steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and many other metals!

Welding Career

If you want to get started with a career in welding or take your current skills to the next level, check out our guides which discuss welding certifications, pay rates, and career advancement options in various fields.

Welding Guidance

In this category, we provide detailed guidance and technical information regarding the fundamentals of welding, advanced techniques, must-know inspection & testing standards, and safety precautions that every welder should adhere to.

Welding By Industry

Are you ready for some practical welding advice? Then explore this section to learn more about automotive, underwater welding, and DIY welding projects.

Alternatives to Welding

And if you don’t or can’t weld something? Well, we have alternatives for welding such as using JB Weld.

What Do We Cover?

All our articles are thoroughly researched, grounded in trusted references like AWS (American Welding Society) standards, ISO 3834, and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) codes, and enriched by hands-on personal experience to ensure accuracy and relevance.

We strive to maintain a strict editorial policy and standardized article format, ensuring quality and consistency. For each of our topics we cover:

Technical Details Regarding Welding

In-depth explanations of the topic’s core principles, materials involved, and tools required—for example, understanding electrode selection and current settings for a specific welding method.

Detailed Step By Step Guidance

Clear, practical guidance for executing the technique. Whether it’s performing a weld joint or adjusting machine settings, we break it down for ease of understanding.

Things You Need Before You Start

A checklist of essential skills, tools, or knowledge needed before getting started, such as equipment setup or basic metallurgy concepts.

Various Types of Welding

Exploring variations related to the topic, such as the differences between gas-shielded and self-shielded flux-cored welding or applications of MIG versus TIG welding, gives you multiple options to achieve the same results.

Safety Precautions

Critical measures to ensure safe practices, including PPE requirements, handling hazardous materials, and managing workspace hazards.

Common Issues and How to Resolve Them

Identification of potential problems, like porosity in welds or spatter control, paired with practical solutions to address them effectively.

Benefits and Industry Applications

Insight into why the method is valuable, from its cost-effectiveness to its versatility, and examples of real-world applications, such as automotive, construction, or shipbuilding industries.

Alternatives Ways

A comparison with other welding techniques or processes that may suit different needs or scenarios, so you always have multiple options.

Expert Tips and FAQs

Pro insights to refine techniques, improve efficiency, and achieve higher-quality welds along with answers to common questions specific to the topic, providing clarity on common misconceptions or practical challenges.

We’re Here to Be Your Go-To Source for All Things Welding!

Meet The Team

Founded by Joe Carter, a welding enthusiast with over a decade of industry experience, What Is Welding is a labor of passion and expertise. Our team includes certified welders, industry professionals, and dedicated writers who work together to bring you the best welding content on the web.

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Joe Carter – Retired Welding Veteran


Hi, I’m Joseph “Joe” Carter, and I’m excited to be part of this website, sharing what I’ve learned from over 40 years in welding. Born and raised in Ohio, I’ve worked with metal my whole life, starting right after high school. I began in a small auto repair shop, where I discovered my love for welding. It became my passion and career.

I built my career as a welder, working on a wide range of projects that challenged and expanded my skills. Over the years, I’ve tackled everything from industrial construction to shipbuilding and precision manufacturing. Each job required mastery of techniques like MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with a deep understanding of materials and safety protocols.

In my later years, I specialized in managing complex welding tasks and training others in advanced techniques. I’ve repaired heavy equipment, worked on structural assemblies for large-scale projects, and ensured quality and safety standards were met on every job.

Now retired, I’ve seen the welding industry evolve into a field requiring both technical skill and adaptability. That’s why I helped create this website—to pass on the knowledge I’ve gained over decades and support others in mastering this craft. Whether you’re starting your journey or looking to advance, I’m here to help you succeed in this rewarding profession.

Mark Carter – Welding Engineer


Hi, I’m Mark Carter, Joe’s nephew and a welding engineer with a passion for solving metalworking challenges.

When Uncle Joe decided to start this website, I was all in because I knew his vast experience and love for the craft could really help others. As a welding engineer, I work with advanced welding technology, designing and testing metal joining processes for various industries. This site gives me the opportunity to share that knowledge and contribute to the welding community.

My interest in welding started early, as I watched my uncle at work and admired the precision and focus it took. That curiosity led me to study welding engineering, where I deepened my understanding of metallurgy, welding automation, and the forces involved in the process.

I’m fascinated by how welding blends art and science, and it’s this balance that keeps me engaged.

Through this site, I aim to make technical concepts easier to understand and offer practical guidance on everything from materials selection to the latest techniques, helping welders of all skill levels.

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Tyler James – DIY Welder & Hobbyist

Hi, I’m Tyler James, a passionate DIY welder and metal artist.

My journey into welding started out of curiosity, as I was always fascinated by how raw materials could be transformed into something both functional and beautiful. Over the years, welding has become more than just a hobby for me—it’s my creative outlet, my way of making unique pieces that are both art and craftsmanship.

I specialize in MIG welding and enjoy experimenting with different metals to create everything from custom furniture to outdoor sculptures.

While I don’t have formal training like some, I’ve learned by doing, getting my hands dirty and figuring things out through trial and error. That’s the beauty of welding—it’s a skill anyone can learn with the right guidance and patience.

I joined this website because I believe in making welding accessible to everyone, from casual DIYers to those looking to dive into more advanced projects.

Whether you’re creating a backyard fire pit or building your own metal artwork, I’m here to share my experience and help inspire others to start welding with confidence.

Got a Question About Welding?

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