The art of joining metals dates back many centuries. Some of the earliest welds to be recorded was in 3,500 B.C during the bronze age. Several pictures of the welders and their tools were discovered in the Egyptian tombs. From those early days, the craft has improved significantly. The tools are much better, and welders are more skilled than in ancient times.

The constant technical advancements resulted in the first attempt to weld in space by Russian Cosmonauts in 1969. It set the pace for other trials in the years that followed. Today, researchers are busy trying to find the perfect welding technique that would be used in space. The most common methods to be tested are laser beam welding, resistance welding, and friction welding.

When welding in space, you probably didn’t know that if two metals come into contact while in space they get stuck to each other permanently. This does not happen on earth because the atmosphere here puts a layer of oxidized material between the metals.

Underwater welding is yet another unusual environment to join metals. Here, welders tend to use shielded metal arc welding when constructing or repairing ships, and other offshore platforms. In the year 2005, the US Navy set the record for the world’s deepest weld at 2000ft deep. A couple of decades earlier, President Roosevelt had written to Prime Minister Winston Churchill boasting about the discovery of new welding methods that would change the shipbuilding industry forever. He said the new techniques would enable America to build ships that move at very high speeds.

In America, welding has always been a common practice. In fact, statistics show that 50% of US products are welded. This makes welding a very promising career. For instance, being an underwater welder, one can earn as much as $200,000. Nevertheless, you should be prepared to put in the hours. In an industry like NASCAR, an approximate 950 hours is spent on welding and steel fabrication before a car hits the road.

One last fact you should know about is that we are the best welders Cape Town has to offer. Our tradespeople are highly experienced and professional. They are readily available for any welding project. Be it marine fabrications & repairs, security gates & fencing, or canopies & trailers, we are the guys to get the job done right. We have the equipment to work on any metal component and present you with satisfactory results. Get your phone and call us today on 087 551 0842. You will get a free quote customized as per your welding needs.