One of the main shipbuilders for the United States Navy informed the Department of Justice that it has reason to believe ...

Having trouble getting welds to look like you want them to look? Maybe it’s because you can’t see what you’re doing. Controlling the “puddle” of molten metal is key to good welds.

My welds are never as good as I want them to be. They are strong enough, and I don’t worry about them breaking, but they aren’t “pretty.” They’re not ugly, but I want those smooth ...

But not all the news coming out of the shipyard this year was as upbeat. In September it came to light that 26 warships had "deficiencies" with welds while undergoing construction or maintenance at ...

Linear friction welding welds materials together using heat from friction. After placing two materials into a welding machine they are then pushed tightly together. One of the two materials moves ...

Welding is vital for building reliable aerospace vehicles, providing the precision and strength needed for airplanes and helicopters to fly safely.