Arc Junkies

Mark Winchester is a highly experienced welder who shares his techniques and tips for welding aluminum. He discusses the importance of heat management, filler metal introduction, and moisture control in achieving high-quality aluminum welds. By ramping up the heat when introducing the filler metal, Mark is able to push the weld forward and increase travel speed, allowing for welding thinner sheet...

In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason Becker interviews Terese Ricard, a former Spanish teacher who made the bold decision to transition to welding as her second career. Terese shares her journey and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, providing inspiration and guidance for career changers interested in pursuing welding.,Terese's story resonates with individuals who are con...

In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Mark Wilson joins host Jason Becker to discuss the importance of safety in welding practices. Jason shares his personal experience of encountering a dangerous situation when asked to use a grinder with a saw blade. He emphasizes the significance of using appropriate tools and adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace...

Joining me today for the first time is David Kilburn, Director of Flexible Automation for Europe at Lincoln Electric and returning guest Nate Bowman. Nate mentioned David the last time he was on the show and since that episode, I was able to connect with him. David started his journey with massive thick sections of pipe running SubArc and is now on the complete opposite side of the industry doing...

Joining be this week is Mr. Gerald W. Brister. Gerald has been in this industry for 47+ years as a Welder, Supervisor, Inspector and most recently an Educator. Over his time in the industry he's had the privilege of working on the pipeline, oil, platforms and even underwater. Gerald has some awesome stories as well as some tips for success that he discusses during the show. Follow gerald on Instag...

In today's episode, I am talking with Sara Gardner, a welder turned Welding Engineer, Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, and a part-time Welding Instructor. Sara started welding back in high school and developed a passion for this trade. While working as a welder, she decided to pursue a degree in welding engineering at Ferris State. It just goes to show you, that welding can...

In this weeks episode I am chatting with Mitchell Moore aka Dabndaddo on Instagram. We discuss his method  for stainless steel tig art, his process, some settings and chat a little about life in general.    Follow Mitchell on Instagram @dabndaddo   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https:/...

In this month's episode, I am chatting with Sammuel Chance, a welding engineer with Vermeer. We talk about incorporating automation into large scale heavy manufacturing. There are several advantages using automation in heavy manufacturing, but there are some limitations as well.    For more information on how to become an AWS member, or to get involved with your local section, head on over to AWS....

This isn't a typical episode, it's not about welding, but it is about some of the issues we as welders face. I feel that it's a topic that many of us struggle with and therefore it's a topic I wanted to address on the show, because I am sure many of you all are going through something. I told you all awhile ago, that my mission with this show, is to help, educate and inspire the next generation of...

This weeks guest is my buddy Jared Massic. Jared is a welding instructor with Maple Mountain High School in Utah. He's a super passionate welding instructor and his students recently cleaned house in welding at the Skills National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia.    Check out Jared on Instagram @mmhs_welding Check out the Utah CTE Ecpo @uv.cte.weld.expo If you are looking for some coaching when it...

In this week's episode Daniel Adams of  @phockerfabs and I chat about his journey getting into off-road fabrication. We discuss his process of building custom UTV frames for off road racing. In addition we talk about some different tricks when it comes to bending pipe and tube, some shop safety, and having strong work ethics. Daniel also drops some big news for the welding community. Check out Dan...

In this month's episode I'm chatting with Andrew Brown from  @toolfetch  we discuss his journey from being in IT back in 2001 and how one event changed his entire trajectory. He's now a huge skilled trades advocate and promotes skilled trades across social media to help drive conversations about the skilled trade shortage. For more information on how to become an AWS member, or to get involved wit...

In this weeks episode, i am chatting with Teresa Melfi and Amanda Dodge about the Additive Manufacturing process. This is some really cool technology that will make for some big changes in our industry.    Learn more about Additive manufacturing here Check out everything Lincoln has to offer here Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast...

Nate Bowman returns to the show this week. We have a great conversation about all things welding, his travels since his last visit, and what he has in store for the remainder of the year. Follow Nate on Instagram @weldscientist   Check out his YouTube Channel Here Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com L...

In this episode I am chatting with Dylan Rusch from Vyper Industrial. The guys over at Vyper are the Epitome of the American Dream. In this episode Dylan and I talk about some of the lessons learned, struggles, and wins the company has faced since they opened just a few years ago. We also discuss the launch of their newest product Vyper Energy which is a healthier alternative to some of the other...

In this week's episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, I discuss the increasingly concerning trend of welding educators leaving their teaching positions to return to the industry. I take a deep  into the many reasons behind this shift, including issues of pay disparity, administrative policy concerns, limited resources, and ballooning class sizes. However, it's not all about the problems – we also exp...

In this weeks episode i'm chatting with Diesel D out of Toronto Canada. Diesel is a former chef turned self taught machinest and welder. In his free time, Diesel creates custom Tig Welded Art pieces. In this episode we chat about his background and his journey into the world of Tig Welding Art.  Give Diesel a follow omn instagram @Tig_devil and @destructive_asylum_13_fab   Arc Junkies Podcast: Ins...

In this edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS,  I'm chatting with Jordan Packer. Jordan is a Bronze Metalist for the 2023 World Skills Welding Competition that took place at Lincoln Electric last year. In this episode we talk about how he started his journey to the world stage, how he prepared to compete at Skills USA, his training for world skills, and what it takes to be a winner.   AWS Summer of L...

Today's guest is Cliff Day owner and operator of O2 Armor. I originally met Cliff through a mutual friend when I was working with CREW Collaborative. Cliff is a Veteran Air Force Pilot and current commercial pilot. In this episode we discuss his military service, welding events, welding safety and the story behind O2 Armor nasal filters.   Get your O2 Armor filters here Follow O2 Armor on Instagra...

In this episode, I am talking with Amourette McDonagh. She started welding back in college and then got into an internship welding for NASCAR. She's now doing Research and Development for NASA to weld in Outer space. There are a lot of things to consider when welding in outer space and many more variables to deal with than welding here on earth.   Follow Amourette on Instagram: @thespacewelder   A...

In this episode I am talking with Evan Carpenter from BNM_Performance fab on Instagram and YouTube. Evan is a self-taught welder who now owns a custom performance fabrication shop and builds custom parts for automobiles. On his YouTube channel, Evan walks you through his builds in a step by step process to teach people how to build their own performance parts. Evan has a great story about how he g...

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Danny Cobb, a CWI/CWI, Welding instructor and owner of American Welding Labs Ft. Smith Arkansas. After teaching welding at a local college, Danny thought to himself, there's got to be a better way. So he took a chance and struck out on his own to start his own welding school and teach welding the way he knows it needs to be taught. I can completely relate...

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Charles Mcarthy owner and operator of McCarthy Fab. Charles is a highly skilled young fabricator and entreprenuer. He's expanded his shop a couple times so far and is preparing for his biggest expansion to date. Join us a we discuss how he got started in the industry, the new technology he's adopting in his shop, and how he organizes the volume of work in...

In this month's edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am chatting with Paisley Cameron, Shanen Aranmor and Dr. Rick Polanin. Join us as we discuss the importance of being a life long learner and how you can stay up to date in the welding industry as technology continues to evolve. Resources in this episode: AWS Conferences: https://aws.org/events/conferences Weld-ED: https://www.weld-ed.org/ Nicke...

Today's guest is Al Curtis a Welding Engineer out of Chattanooga Tennessee. I linked up with Al through a mutual contact, Kyle Carrol who I met at the Grand Opening of Underground Metal Works last year. Al is a wealth of information. We chat about his welding journey and then we take a deep dive into some of the more detailed fundamentals of welding that are often overlooked by welders and educato...