Mastering the Art of Welding: Tips and Tools Available on nexAir NOW

While it has always been a highly technical skill, welding is considered as much of an art as it is a science. Professionals who understand the rules, and how to be creative within them, benefit from stronger welds, faster growth, and unparalleled productivity.

However, with so few resources at their disposal, it’s often hard to pick up a new skill or find the right tools to work more efficiently.

What’s the solution? As a company with over 80 years in providing welding supplies across the Southeast, we can offer some answers. In this article, we’ll outline some tips to help you master welding.

Tips to Master Welding 

First a word of warning; Even the most experienced professionals can’t master welding by reading a book. Instead they must practice various techniques, simulate processes in a wide range of real-world conditions, and experiment with materials before they start becoming semi-decent. Here are some ways to reach the next level.

Understand the Techniques

A weld can be created in many different ways — so much so that almost every workshop adopts its own ways of working. While solutions like TIG and MIG welding remain the most popular, the introduction of lasers, robotics, or even augmented reality, stand to have a significant impact on welding processes.

Invest in Quality Equipment

Welding can be immensely fulfilling, but also incredibly dangerous. This is especially true for young professionals who are starting their career, or DIY hobbyists who aren’t formally trained. In this case, we recommend investing in high-quality equipment that is less prone to malfunction and easier to use.

Practice positions

A welder is expected to tackle a work surface from several different angles. Those who want to keep up with the competition should ensure that they’re experts at working across flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead surfaces. 

Follow Safety Protocols  

Safety first is the golden rule across industries — and welding is no different. Experts must familiarize themselves with the latest safety standards and regulations, as well as work with suppliers who understand these needs. 

Tools to Master Welding 

No matter how many years of experience a professional has, they can’t do much without the right tools. Once again nexAir offers just what these experts need to succeed. Here’s a brief overview of the welding supplies available on the nexAir Now site.

• Equipment: Our top-of-the-line equipment includes MIG and TIG welders, as well as Cobot welders, laser welders, and Multiprocess welders, which allow professionals to perform two or more welding techniques simultaneously. 
• Consumables: Our specialized accessories ensure all operations have a steady stream of gas and accurate readings of their remaining supplies. On our website, you’ll find consumables neatly categorized as per preferred techniques.
• Filler Metal, Rods, and Wires: Whether you need a MIG wire, a brazing rod, or a stick electrode, you’ll find each product on our site is carefully selected to match specific welding techniques.
• Guns, Leads, and Torches:  Our selection of MIG guns, TIG torches, and spool guns is designed to provide more control, ease of use, and durability. These tools help achieve high-quality welds across various materials and applications.

Become a Welding Master with nexAir

It often takes welders several years to master the profession, but with the right tools, equipment, and KnowHow, you can achieve greatness much faster.

At nexAir, we can help you Forge Forward with all the resources and expertise needed to elevate your skills — from high-quality equipment to an ever-ready customer support team. Moreover, with our guidance and premium products, professionals can focus on what really matters — getting better at their craft.