Welding Supplies Blog

Warranties feel good. It’s like a friendly hand on your shoulder that says, “Don’t worry, I got your back.” But have you ever actually tried to use a warranty before? Depending on the company, it c...

You never forget your first, your first welding machine that is. Because your first welding machine can make or break the whole experience for you. It’s a big decision, one that can be extremely di...

How old’s your welder? 10 years old, maybe 20? Ever wonder what's happened to welding machines in that time? Well my friend, hang on to your butt because we’re about to blow your mind. Inverter Tec...

Let’s face it. We’re all kind of know-it-alls when it comes to welding. We talk big, but 90% of the time we’re just blowing smoke. It’s in our nature. The truth is, even the best in the business ne...

Every welder thinks they know what “Duty Cycle” means until their machine starts smelling like burnt plastic. In fact, here at IOC, many of our most-asked questions are about Duty Cycle. It seems l...