Jordi Díez bought his first welding machine at the age of 18—originally to repair the wires of a broken clay model. What began as a mishap developed into an avid interest in steel, one that has seen him become an internationally renowned welding artist.…
For French artist, Cédric Surmin, recycling represents more than a process to reuse materials; it is also how he does his art. Applying the concept of ‘new from old’, the 39-year old fabricates breathtaking sculptures from metal waste. His work, which also has a whimsical side, was recognized with its very own spot in the athletes village at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.…
Every day we cross bridges, hold on to stair railings, lean over balustrades, and rely on the same thing when doing so: support and safety. These properties can only be achieved through flawless, high-quality weld seams produced by qualified manual welders. We are talking about a professional field in which there is a huge shortage of skilled workers—a problem that is causing concern in the entire industry. But what is actually important when it comes to manual welding? What can…
They soar gracefully through the air, taking to the skies to hunt their prey as night falls, before eventually landing on Rich Baker’s welding table. Whether it’s a majestic eagle or a wise owl, the Canadian artist has a passion for birds of prey. He took a somewhat circuitous route into art, traveling through the worlds of country music and theater before finally arriving where he is today – his workshop deep in the heart of nature in Canada. Here,…
With a steady hand, the welder feeds the filler metal into the weld pool. Centimeter by centimeter. Meter by meter. Always with the same even motion, creating a wonderfully neat weld. We’re talking, of course, about TIG welding, the most challenging of all welding processes, requiring the utmost concentration and dexterity. To achieve a professional finish takes considerable expertise, years of practice, and a lot of skill. That is, until now. Because TIG welding just got much easier. Read on…
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