How Long is Welding Training and What Can I Expect?

The country needs more welders. Apparently communities across the United States are suffering from a shortage of welders, and it’s affecting the bottom lines of long list of industries: manufacturing, construction, ship and boat building, industrial maintenance and repair. All of these industries (and more) are in desperate need of individuals who have the skills,  [...]

What is Maritime Welding and Why is it Important in Hampton Roads?

Maritime welding is a process that produces coalescence of material by heating them to its welding temperature, with or without application of pressure or use of filler metal. Maritime welding can be performed both offshore and/or at the docks during the shipbuilding processes. Modern welding techniques are employed in shipbuilding. Before, welding ships were being  [...]