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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.

  1. قبل ٥ أيام

    Some Of The Best Welding Business Advice We've Gotten.... So Far

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington pulls together the most practical, hard-won business advice shared on WELD over the past three years—everything from getting your first customers and pricing your time, to choosing insurance, building a team, and using short-form video to keep orders flowing.  Key Topics Covered Why reliability beats “stacking dimes” perfectionism for business growth (show up, do what you say) Budgeting and bootstrapping: paying down debt, selling online, and reinvesting in tools Social media that sells: consistent short-form posting, showing your face, and treating content as a product Getting legal and protected: LLCs, accountants, business banking, and choosing the right insurance broker Knowing when to hire: escaping burnout, delegating office work, and building a small, capable team Culture that retains welders: safe shops, good lighting, respect, and clear values people can rally around Mobile welding startup basics: van setup, Google Ads, word of mouth, and keeping a “day-job safety net” Skill growth for beginners: daily reps, letting learning compound, and not chasing “perfect” Sales fundamentals: websites, clear branding, phone numbers on trucks, and simple prospecting habits Memorable Quotes “You don’t have to be the best welder on earth. Show up on time, do what you say, and be a person of your word.” — Anthony (Melton Metal Anthony)“If you’re a maker on YouTube, the video is the product—not the project.” — John Malecki “We couldn’t afford marketing—so we posted. Consistently.” — Jason & Miranda (Shass on Smoke) “File the LLC, hire a good accountant, and stop trying to do it all alone.” — Luke Labdie “Get decent insurance and learn the terms they want to hear—answer only what’s asked.” — Kevin Johnson (JMW Fabrication) “If you want a world-class team, create the kind of place world-class people want to work.” — Matthew Nix (Nix Industrial) Save 20% On American Welding Program Courses Use code WELD20 - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect With The Guests Anthony James Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kal9F3kNUXb  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meltinmetalmobile/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHt5K7OkaBivUMvwn9W9ppw  Website - https://meltinmetal.com/  Jason & Miranda Chiasson  Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LQanfTINUXb  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chiassonsmoke/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmthizFiUZOPJGHSDLQl4-A  Website - https://www.chiassonsmoke.com/  John Malecki Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZYAlnNONUXb  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/john_malecki/⁠  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JohnMaleckiUnscrewed⁠   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@John_Malecki⁠  Website - ​​johnmalecki.com  Luke Labdie Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8mb48DwOUXb  Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/aaweldfab/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lukethewelder  Website - https://aaweldfab.com/  Kevin Johnson Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E7z6nEdPUXb  Welding Business Owners Podcast - https://www.weldingbusinessownerspodcast.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weldingbusinessownerspodcast/?hl=en  Fabricator Olympics - https://www.fabricatorolympics.com/  Oliver Adamson  Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lFvs4LbQUXb  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/citizen_build/?hl=en  Website - https://citizenbuild.co/ Matthew Nix  Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OpFUQohQUXb  Website - ⁠https://www.nixcompanies.com/⁠  Calvin Gordon Full EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eN8uN3kQUXb  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arconewelding/  YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ARCONEWELDING Website - ⁠https://www.arc1welding.com/  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

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  2. ٢٠ أكتوبر

    Finding Prime Cuts with Hero Machine Co.

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Adam Heffner (Hero Machine Co.) about his unconventional journey from a third-generation butcher to ironworker to fabricator, and why many small shops hit a tipping point where a 2 kW fiber laser on single-phase power outperforms plasma for cost, time, and quality. Recorded at FABTECH from the Hero Machine Co. booth, Adam breaks down real numbers on consumables, cleanup time, and when to make the jump from plasma to laser. Key Topics Covered: Business is a trade, too: why fab skills need business skills to turn into profit. From side hustle to shop: working “7-10s” for three years to de-risk going full-time. Insurance realities: how coverage limits push new shops toward non-critical work early on. Plasma → Laser math: the break-even window around 40–55 cutting hours/month. Consumables & cleanup: plasma (~$30/1,000 pierces + ~1 hr cleanup per cutting hour) vs. laser ($6 lower lens/week + ~5 minutes cleanup per cutting hour). Power & air you already have: running a 2 kW laser on 220V single-phase with a standard ~10 HP compressor + dryer. Cut capacity: 2 kW fiber laser cutting 5/8" mild steel—and why power isn’t the whole story. Build vs. buy: lessons from DIY presses and tables, and why support/QC matter. Supply chain + QC: avoiding bait-and-switch by inspecting at the source. Winning architectural work: translating “pretty” drawings into constructible submittals, staying on schedule, and protecting margin when delays escalate. Systems that scale: MRP, workstations, and process flow so the shop runs on rails. The “Hero” idea: giving small shops a superpower that lets them price competitively and win bids. Memorable Quotes: “Business is a trade, just like metal fabrication.” “If you’re cutting more than ~40–55 hours a month, you really should have a laser.” “You can unplug your plasma table and be cutting 5/8" mild steel on a 2 kW fiber laser, on single-phase 220V.” “My mantra was: make the means of production.” “I didn’t want to die with a dream.” Learn more Hero Machine Co. Website - https://heromachineco.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574579615110  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heromachineco  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LhWJjQrF4bmbdffkSbE8A  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

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  3. ١٣ أكتوبر

    Where Is Your Welding Business Losing Money?

    Host Beau Wigington chats with Bill Pharmer (National Senior Director of Advanced Fabrication, Airgas) and Bryan Thomas (National Director of Package Gas Services, Airgas) at FABTECH about unlocking the hidden cost of welding. You’ll hear how to spot leaks in your workflow including spatter, over-welding, wrong gas selection, slow change-outs, and how small fixes compound into cleaner welds, faster throughput, and healthier margins. Key Topics Covered: Why labor dominates cost per weld foot (≈85–90%) and how to focus on the variables that actually move profit. Baseline first: measure wire-feed speed, amperage/voltage, travel speed, gas flow, gas type, burn time, and consumable usage. Operator Factor (arc-on time ÷ total time) as the north-star KPI for rework and throughput. Common profit leaks: loose electrical connections and resistance, poor gas-to-wire ratios, excessive gas flow (“blasting”), and “75/25 for everything.” Over-welding math that hurts: a weld spec’d at 3/16" laid at 5/16" is ~78% more labor, wire, and gas, for zero added value. KPIs that tell on your process: wire-to-contact-tip ratio, gas-to-wire ratio, melt-off rates, and contact-tip consumption patterns. ARCAL® in five mixes (Prime, Flux, Speed, Force, Chrome): when to choose each to improve cleanliness, penetration, and speed without helium guesswork. Change-out efficiency: how Viper (valve-integrated pressure regulator) and quick-connects cut 10–15 minute bottle swaps, protect calibration, and maintain consistent flow to low pressure. Tracking improvement: digital welding efficiency analysis when available; simple manual logs and calculations when it’s not. Change management that sticks: coach, show results, and iterate—don’t just “turn the knobs and leave.” Memorable Quotes: “Spatter is rework and that does nothing but eat up the labor piece.” “Labor is at least 85% of your cost per weld foot; gas and wire are the small slice.” “If it’s over-welded by 1/16", you’ve over-welded it by ~78% too much labor, too much wire, too much gas.” “The first thing everyone blames is “bad gas ". I promise you it’s usually not that.” Learn More About Airgas Unlocking the Hidden Cost of Welding™ program - https://www.airgas.com/industries/metal-fabrication/products-and-services/unlocking-hidden-cost-of-welding ARCAL™ Gas - https://www.airgas.com/solutions/arcal Contact the Advanced Fabrication team at Airgas - AdvancedFab@airgas.com Website - https://www.airgas.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/airgasusa/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/airgas  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/airgas  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsrLNYAZh7VzLUbgxLLrhw  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

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  4. ٦ أكتوبر

    Open Root Pipe Welding At The Click Of Button with Novarc Technologies

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Alexander Purvis, Senior Welding & Automation Engineer at Novarc Technologies, about pairing TipTIG with a spool welding robot (SWR) to boost pipe-shop speed, consistency, and operator safety. Key Topics Covered: Learning curve & training: 1–1.5 hours to get comfortable for hands-on folks; standard onboarding is one week for three operators (3:1 trainer ratio). Fit-up tolerance: Built to handle real-shop conditions (nominal 3/32" root opening; workable from ~1/16" to heavy 1/8") without demanding “perfect” hi-lo. Low-maintenance mechanics: Air-powered manipulator (no hydraulics; sealed bearings) to cut downtime. Assist vs autonomy: AI reads variable root opening/hi-lo in real time and switches among seven root-save levels to keep the root on track. Process flexibility: Dual-torch MIG option (short-circuit root → flux-core fill/cap) and a TipTIG hot-wire TIG package for stainless/critical work. Where it fits: Prefab spools for mechanical contractors, expanding into oil & gas and nuclear work. Safety & ergonomics: Operate 4–5 ft from the arc, reduce fume exposure (especially on stainless/hex-chrome), and ditch the “bent-over all day” posture. Operator buy-in: Find a shop “champion,” then let them own the cell and rack up reps. Throughput story: One SWR operator reportedly laid ~158 in/day, edging five manual welders combined (~148–150 in). See it yourself: Demo-on-demand videos and an in-person Customer Experience Center (Houston). Memorable Quotes: “We don’t expect a perfect fit up… the system accommodates that variance.” “Set it on a tack, press start, and the operator can walk away.” “He out-welded five manual operators,158 inches in a day.” Learn more about the SWR from Novarc Technologies Website - https://www.novarctech.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/novarctech/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/novarctech  X - https://x.com/novarctech  LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/novarc-technologies-inc-  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChc6v5nXWaUU5g9eakabdNw  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

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  5. ٢٩ سبتمبر

    CNC Precision Anywhere The Job Takes You with CN-Seamless

    In this weeks episode, Beau Wigington & Austin Hargett visit the CN-Seamless booth at Fabtech to chat with Josh Cooper (CEO) and Sam Marcom (COO) to unpack how a class project at NC State turned into a portable CNC cutting system built for welders in the field.Key Topics Covered:Origin Story: How three classmates (Josh, Sam, and Dario) turned a senior design idea into CN-Seamless and the Mach 1 portable CNC.Why It Works in the Field: Off-the-shelf components, low upfront tooling, and a form factor that mounts anywhere—flat plate, vertical, even overhead.No G-Code Needed: A welder-friendly, four-step workflow—Design → Place → Materials → Run—plus DXF import, built-in shape library, and on-the-fly speed slider.Cleaner Cuts, Faster: Preloaded parameters by material/thickness, improved piercing (no oxy-fuel “plunge”), and practical tips for getting a clean kerf on day one.Mounting Options: Electromagnet base for steel, vacuum suction for aluminum/stainless, and pipe magnets for round work.Attachments & What’s Next: Oxy-fuel and plasma today; a beveling attachment (circles, arcs, complex profiles) in the pipeline—backward-compatible with Mach 1.Real-World Feedback Loop: How shop visits, FaceTime support, and customer videos drive software updates (dozens shipped) and new shape templates (fish plates, pin flags, gussets).Social to Sales: From ~500 to 100k+ combined followers after creators started testing it; why “see it in person” still matters.Buying & Lead Times: Website + select distributors (e.g., Arc3 Gases, Earlbeck, Airgas/Linde). Small team scaling production; typical lead time targeted at a few weeks.Future Tools: Concepts for a pin-lancing machine and a beam crawler for shops that don’t need a full beam line.Memorable Quotes:“We really try not to call it a robot—it’s a tool you’d keep in your back pocket… just with a tablet.”“Making it so you don’t have to see a single line of G-code—that was the hardest (and most important) part.”“Customers told us what shapes they cut every day. We added templates so they can just pick, place, and run.”=Check Out The CN-Seamless Products Mentioned In The PodcastCN-Seamless Website - https://foxly.link/Y9vM8zConnect with CN-SeamlessInstagram - @cn_seamless https://www.instagram.com/cn_seamless/ TikTok - @cn_seamless https://x.com/cn_seamless YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CN-Seamless Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553048445096 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cn-seamless-inc/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

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  6. ٢٢ سبتمبر

    Bringing Sculptures To Life Through Texture with David Madero

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with artist David Madero (@madero_co) live at FABTECH in the Walter Surface Technologies booth. They dig into stainless MIG for sculptural texture, a step-by-step path to mirror polish (without those heartbreaking last-step scratches), and where automation fits in for grinding and finishing. Key Topics Covered: Mirror polish without surprise scratches: working through ~5–6 abrasives and why a consistent sequence matters. Why he chose MIG on stainless (coming from oxy/acetylene) and what that unlocked for texture. Shielding gas on stainless MIG: opting for straight CO₂ to encourage artistic porosity and surface character. Pre-polish prep that won’t bite you: why sandblasting can pit stainless and how wire wheels & careful prep help. Tool stack for speed: Walter Big Buff, Linemate for line effects/cross-hatching, plus a powerful die grinder and wire brush. Workflow for the neurospicy welder: using strict, written step-by-step instructions to avoid backtracking. Automation vs. artistry: PushCorp’s automated grinding and the question of “can a robot grind with soul?” Safety & visibility: welding hood with side windows and gel-pack headgear for comfort and awareness. Community matters: why Walter’s “big company that feels like family” vibe supports creative work. Future builds: figurative pieces shaped with grinder-carved textures and cross-hatched finishes. Memorable Quotes: “Don’t sandblast when you want a mirror finish.” “I’m looking for those happy accidents, that texture most welders try to avoid.” “People still appreciate hand-made, it has soul.” “With the right sequence, those last-step scratches don’t show up.” Check Out The Walter Products Mentioned In The Podcast Walter Surface Technologies Finishing Tools - https://foxly.link/SLZ32J  Walter Surface Technologies Grinding Tools - https://foxly.link/mhF6s9  Walter Surface Technologies Abrasives - https://foxly.link/CS6grF  Walter Surface Technologies Welding Hoods - https://foxly.link/uWo6yg  Connect with David Madero Instagram - @madero_co https://www.instagram.com/madero_co/  TikTok - @madero_co https://www.tiktok.com/@madero_co  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MaderoCo  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MaderoCo  Connect With Walter Surface Technologies Website - https://www.walter.com/us/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WalterSurfaceTech  Instagram - @waltersurfacetech https://www.instagram.com/waltersurfacetech/  TikTok - @waltersurfacetech https://www.tiktok.com/@waltersurfacetech LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/walter-surface-technologies  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYqYBAv0JZD0Zg0cm0sXcg  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-Mail : beauw@weld.com Download the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa

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  7. ٨ سبتمبر

    Trail Welding That Works: Battery, Stick & Backup Plans with SendItRubi

    In this weeks episode, host Beau Wigington chats with SendItRubi, a car builder, race car driver, and founder of Send It Nation and the Welders Foundation about real-world trail repairs, building off-road rigs on a budget, and creating opportunities for new welders. Key Topics Covered: Field fixes that hold: why most trail repairs default to stick, and when a ratchet strap and recovery plan are the right call What’s in Rubi’s trail-welding kit: portable TIG/stick options, grinder, hood, PPE, and a couple of universal brackets/plate Battery-powered vs. alternator-driven welders: Elevate vs. Premier Power, plus old-school battery welding “Bougie on a budget”: sourcing junkyard axles and Marketplace parts without sacrificing safety Budgeting a first build vs. a race build: where the big dollars actually go Events that move the needle: why face-to-face at SEMA, PRI, and King of the Hammers beats posting from home PRI vs. SEMA for fabricators: which is better for workshops, one-on-one brand time, and hands-on learning Skills that pay in off-road fabrication: consistent MIG/TIG/stick, out-of-position welding, body support, and visibility (good hood!) Entering a male-dominated space: taking yourself seriously, choosing the right rooms, and being coachable The Welders Foundation: scholarships, bootcamps, and gear that remove barriers for new welders Memorable Quotes: “You don’t want to carry too much stuff… the Elevate with a grinder, a hood, and a long-sleeve shirt, you can fix most things.” “There are some boogers that hold really good… but you don’t know what you don’t know.” “Seat time is everything, whether it’s in the driver’s seat or under the hood.” Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 See all the courses available to start learning today - https://foxly.link/t8aJ0M Connect with SendItRubi Instagram - @SendItRubi https://www.instagram.com/senditrubi/  TikTok - @senditrubi https://www.tiktok.com/@senditrubi  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SENDITNATION  Website - senditnation.com  Welders Foundation - welders.ai  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-Mail : beauw@weld.com Download the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa

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  8. ١ سبتمبر

    Skills Based Training Vs Career Degree Path with Aaron Wulk

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Aaron Wulk, Director of Applied Technical Programs at South Piedmont Community College, about real-world Inconel tips, ATF certification, and how to choose the right career track in welding. Key Topics Covered: Inconel vs. carbon steel fundamentals: shielding gas (100% argon vs. 75/25), puddle behavior (sluggish vs. fluid), voltage pitfalls, and trusting the puddle. Hot cracking explained: why rapid heat dissipation makes welds brittle, and how preheat/postheat and heat input control (TIG vs. MIG) help. Process selection by application: when MIG on Inconel makes sense (e.g., heavy foundry repairs) and why TIG often offers better heat control. Common mistakes: impatience, poor cleaning, and skipping interpass cleanup—how these quietly ruin otherwise good work. Stick on Inconel: why it’s “ropey,” erratic, and just plain difficult—and how to approach it if you must. Where you’ll find Inconel: aerospace, nuclear, high-performance automotive, corrosive/chemical plants, and foundry reclamation. Career-driven vs. degree-driven training: stackable short-term certificates, evening classes, and how to upskill without pausing your life. ATF (Accredited Testing Facility) basics: QA manuals, heat numbers, procedure control, documentation, and why it’s a resume builder (not a bypass). Certs that travel vs. in-house: six-month renewal realities and why portable credentials matter when you change jobs. Thriving in your first shop: “be quiet and listen,” pick up tricks from veterans, and plug into a community that levels everyone up. Metal art & learning by making: how aesthetics, controlled “mistakes,” and SkillsUSA sculpture build real process understanding. Memorable Quotes: “Trust that the puddle is doing its job.” “Stick welding Inconel? It’s gonna suck… more erratic, ropey puddle.” “Be quiet and listen. You don’t know everything about welding on day one.” “If you’re helping that person be better, you’re helping the whole industry be better.” Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 Check out all the courses available here - https://foxly.link/t8aJ0M  Connect with Aaron Wulk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-wulk-cwi-cwe-648958151  Instagram - @black_mirror_sculptures https://www.instagram.com/black_mirror_sculptures/  Learn more about South Piedmont Community College - https://spcc.edu/  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-Mail : beauw@weld.com Download the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa

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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.

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