Picture a typical day You’ve got a few repair jobs to do for customers. Nothing out of the ordinary – a cracked trailer chassis, a broken gate post and a few bits that need cutting and welding. You’ve loaded the van, driven to site, and you’re ready to get to…
Pipework might end up disappearing behind walls, beneath the ground, or inside industrial plants, but long before the finished system is carrying water, steam or gas, it starts life somewhere else, passing through the hands of multiple skilled fabricators, where every stage – from cutting, preparation, alignment, welding and machining…
These days, people don’t just search Google when they’re looking for something or need a recommendation. It’s becoming more common to open ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI tool. Some people even ask AI before asking their colleagues or friends – and depending on your colleagues or friends, that may be…
The welding industry is packed with well-known names, but every now and then a brand stands out for two simple reasons: welders use it, and they’re impressed. That’s exactly what’s happening with PATON. Over the last year, we’ve seen growing interest in the Ukrainian manufacturer, and it’s easy to understand…
Finding Purpose: How Hands-On Learning Changed One Young Man’s Life Welding is a trade that tends to attract a particular mindset. It suits people who prefer to learn by doing, who understand ideas best when they can work with what’s in front of them. It’s less about theory on a…
When it comes to TIG welding, one size shouldn’t have to fit all. Every job demands something slightly different from your torch setup, which is exactly why CK Worldwide continues to push boundaries and explore better ways of working, driven by innovation and feedback from welders doing the job. The…
In industries where precision, consistency and repeatability are critical, orbital welding technology has become a key solution. One company helping to drive innovation in this space is Orbitalservice. Based in Germany, Orbitalservice has built a reputation for designing and manufacturing advanced orbital welding systems, accessories and automation solutions. With decades…
CK Worldwide Series · Part 4 At CK Worldwide, the future of TIG welding isn’t something they simply react to – it’s something they actively shape. Jeff Sharpe, CK Worldwide’s President, tells us that with a $1 million investment in expanded production capacity this year alone, CK Worldwide is preparing for…