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Should probably point out, that I'm not offering welding services :-) But I did learn all types (Mig, Tig, Gas, Arc etc) of welding as a 17-year-old. It was part of a scheme run by the old EITB (Engineering Industry Training Board), and you learnt most of the practical engineering skills, you might need. Electrical maintenance, milling, turning etc, and you actually learnt by doing it, rather than just reading books and passing exams. I'm in favour of both practical and academic learning, in fact after completing the welding training, I did a degree and a PGCE. But I see too much nonsense (my opinion) on social media, based on those who went to university, versus those who didn't, and which one is supposedly better. Neither is! Life is short, and people are motivated by different things. I was watching some successful businessman on Youtube, saying that school and university were a waste of time, as he left school at 15, and was now a millionaire. Ok, that's great for him, but should he be telling impressionable people that is the right thing to do? As I said, everyone is different. We don't all want to become mathematics professors or small business owners.

Welding isn’t just joining metal, it’s what holds our structures together … the sum of many parts, with each piece doing its own part. Next time you see something impressive made of metal, remember the welders behind the scenes, the backbone of our world. Let us know in the comments how you’re celebrating National Welding Month. #MillerWelders #NationalWeldingMonth

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The image below is the easiest way to understand how the welding types work.

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Just saw this quote in an article: “Despite dire warnings from the American Welding Society in 1999, the skilled welder shortage continues to cripple manufacturing in 2024. Back then, 72% of industry professionals saw a long-term crisis brewing, and 25 years later, their prediction rings tragically true. Traditional solutions have simply not kept pace with the aging workforce and changing realities of the industry.” Doing a little research, there are: - 159,000 welders approaching retirement - 330,000 more welders needed by 2028 to meet job demands Here’s my thought… Empowering skilled welders to do more with less is a great use case for collaborative robots (cobots). Cobots aren’t about replacing jobs; they’re about helping the human operator. They handle repetitive tasks, boost safety, and significantly increase productivity. For welding, this can make jobs safer, attract new talent, AND help keep the experienced workforce. It’s definitely not an end-all, be-all solution, but I believe it can breathe new life into the welding field. If this looks like something you need at your facility, feel free to send me a message! https://lnkd.in/eZDuhyfv

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