Among the many specialized welding areas, food-grade welding is one that requires an incredible amount of mechanical finesse. The standards of food-grade welding are very strict and require a steady hand and incredible attention to detail. In order to best live up to these standards, you need to have welding equipment capable of consistent, hygienic Read More…

ARC stud welding is a powerful and innovative welding technique that uses a controlled arc of electricity to create bonds. Because of the introduction of electricity in stud welding, it’s not uncommon to consider it a riskier form of welding than other alternatives. But that perception isn’t necessarily the reality of ARC stud welding. Northland Read More…

Structural steel welding is a highly versatile subset of modern welding that contributes to the foundations of our society on a daily basis. From the underground structures that support our cities to the buildings that tower above them, most of the largest structures in the world would not exist without steel welding behind them. If Read More…

Understanding what sets apart two steel weld guns isn’t a skill that is learned overnight. In fact, for many welding professionals, the quality of something like a steel weld gun may not be obvious until they use it in the field. But even a day-one welder can find a high-quality steel weld gun for their Read More…

As great as it would be, you cannot possibly wake up one day with all the knowledge of a master welder. Even the greatest professional welders had to start somewhere, and that somewhere can be overwhelming for new professionals. Understanding the differences among different kinds of stud-welding equipment, applying your new skills on live work Read More…

Welding safety on active construction sites is no joke; however, with incredibly tight deadlines and high-activity work sites, basic safety can easily take a backseat in favor of speed. Yet, there are some aspects of welding safety that simply can’t be sacrificed, even in the most hectic workplace. Having trustworthy, quality equipment is a great Read More…

The history of welding consists of a wide range of tools, materials, methods, and norms, but modern welding as we know it relies on the power of steel. Working with steel welding products, such as steel weld studs, is a certainty for professional welders. In fact, steel makes up the foundation of professional welding and Read More…

Power supplies aren’t exactly one-size-fits-all tools in the world of CD stud welding. Along with the different types of power supplies, namely, generators, transformers, and inverters, among others, other considerations must also be taken into account, such as voltage and portability. Your power supplies have to be strong enough to power your tools, but carefully Read More…

Hobby welding and professional welding alike can be completely undone by improperly selected fastening systems. Whether it’s the welding method, the base materials, or the quality of the tools at play, working with a systemic mismatch will stop any welding project in its tracks. Northland Fastening Systems (NFS) provides in-depth, professional welding support and materials Read More…

Our society as a whole stands on the shoulders of welding. Everything from our cars and homes to our food production and hospitals relies on industrial welding to make it run. Thanks to the huge breadth of construction projects that are always in progress in the West, becoming a professional industrial welder is a field Read More…