One Of The Most Important Skills For Manufacturing Welding is an in-demand skill all over the world! Here’s a bonus fun fact for you: 50% of all products worldwide need to be welded. Here are three facts about welding that you might not have known: Space Welding Is Hands-Free: In a phenomenon known as cold welding, bare pieces of metal that touch in space become instantly welded together. This is because there’s no atmosphere to keep the metals apart, like there is on Earth. The Record for the Fastest Build Ship: During WW2, the SS Robert E. Peary was built and welded in a...

By :Juan Ramos Jan 14,2022 0 comments

Everything You Didn’t Even Know You Needed to Know! Electric planes are the future of flying. Since they swooped onto the aviation stage, electric planes have left jet fuel-based aircrafts quivering in their presence. Here are three facts you might not have known about these ground-breaking emission-free aircrafts. #1: They Have Big Batteries Instead of jet fuel, electric planes use batteries to fire up the engine – but obviously, batteries lack fuel’s density. That’s why electric plane batteries are big. Very big. As in 3.8 metric ton big. #2: Less Maintenance Seeing as electric motors don’t need gearboxes to bring the engine to...

By :Juan Ramos Nov 05,2021 0 comments

3 Pro Tips for Pro Plumbers Pipe wrench? Check. Basin wrench? Check. Hacksaw? Check. You might think you have everything you need in your plumber’s toolbox, but if you lack these three items, your reputation could go down the drain. #1: Plumber’s Torch Your iPhone’s light isn’t enough. To effectively illuminate precise areas when sealing and soldering copper pipes for example, you need a professional plumber’s torch – a small, handheld source of light that no plumber should be without. #2: Goggles Disaster happens when we least expect it – like hot water leaks in our eyes just when we’re up close and personal. Avoid...

By :Juan Ramos Oct 22,2021 0 comments

Despite all the controversy surrounding cargo pants – are they or aren’t they acceptably stylish? No one can deny that cargo pants are the reigning champion in terms of comfort. But where do they come from? We thought that fellow cargo-lovers would enjoy learning about the origins of this revolutionary development in fashion. Cargo pants date back to 1938 when they were worn by British military personnel. They formed part of their Battle Dress Uniform, featuring one pocket on the side by the thigh, and another at the front by the hip. Side pockets were initially included for paratroopers who...

By :Michelle Sisco May 24,2021 1 comments

Trucking may seem like a boring industry, but consider this – thanks to the trucking industry, you enjoy the abundance and variety to lead a quality life. So, in celebration of truckers and the demanding jobs they do, we wanted to let you in on some fun facts about the industry. Trucking To The Moon – Did you know that if you lined up all the trucks in the US, they would reach the moon? Pretty impressive! The Origin Story Of Trucking – Charles Freuhauf was a German-American blacksmith who needed to transport his boat...so he invented the first tractor...

By :Michelle Sisco May 17,2021 0 comments

Paintball is a game of a different breed. It’s rough, it’s fast, and it’s the most colorful way to shoot your friends in the chest. Here are some facts you might not have known about your favorite game: No Time to Dye Paintball dye not only leaves bright evidence of a day well spent, but it also might stain your lighter clothes for much longer than you’d like. Instead of spending your Saturday at the laundromat, protect your clothes with coveralls. Older Than You’d Think Did you know that the game of paintball was invented in the ‘70s by Daisy...

By :Michelle Sisco Apr 12,2021 0 comments