A skilled technician performs on-site welding repairs on a large excavator, working beneath the machine between its heavy ...

A close-up view captures a welder repairing worn excavator bucket teeth using precise arc welding techniques. Sparks and ...

Because metal failure—whether it’s a bucket edge or something more serious such as a loader arm or crane extension—can mean major downtime on the job site, managers should have at least some knowledge ...

Vision protection and protection from heat and electricity, or the arc itself, are obvious precautions for welding. Less obvious is how to prevent exposure to the fumes and gases inherent with many ...

A dent in aluminum is not the same as a dent in steel. Aluminum is heat-sensitive, work-hardens rapidly, and has a protective oxide layer. Steel — especially modern high-strength grades — resists ...