What It's Like To Be... A Welder
Jan 16, 2024
Discover the journey and challenges of becoming a welder, including the importance of constantly improving and identifying well-done welds through inspections and x-ray testing. Explore the frustrations of the job, the shortage of welders, and the potential career path for welders in quality control. Learn about welding safety concerns, common injuries, and the fear of going to the doctor
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Lucky's Early Work Struggle
- Lucky Reed hated the hard farm chores he did from age five to eighteen.
- He vowed never to work a job he hates again and found welding in high school.
Why Welding Is Needed
- Welding is essential when bolts or adhesives won't suffice due to codes and durability needs.
- Welding engineers use math to determine how much weld strength is required per square inch.
Cold Welding in Space
- Astronauts perform "cold welding" in space, where metal alloys fuse permanently without heat or oxygen.
- This process doesn't require gases or a flame like on Earth.